Puccini: La Fanciulla del West - DVD

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Puccini: La Fanciulla del West (OA1039D) (2009)<br /> <br /> Eva-Maria Westbroek (Minnie); Lucio Gallo (Jack Rance); Zoran Todorovich (Dick Johnson); Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra; Carlo Rizzi<br /> <br /> Nikolaus Lehnhoff’s Hollywood-style production updates this Wild West story to the capitalist culture of Wall Street, perfectly reflecting Puccini’s innovatory spirit. In a new angle on the age-old love triangle theme, corrupt Sheriff Jack Rance (Lucio Gallo) and charismatic criminal Dick Johnson (Zoran Todorovich) vie for the love of glamorous<br /> blonde and devout Christian Minnie (Eva-Maria Westbroek), finding her way in a man’s world. Carlo Rizzi’s idiomatic conducting draws excellent singing from the large cast and fine playing from The Netherlands<br /> Philharmonic Orchestra. Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true surround sound.<br /> <br /> "...a high-powered show throughout..." (The Financial Times)<br /> <br /> "The Netherlands Opera’s spirited and inventive new<br /> production..." (The New York Times)<br /> <br /> "...Westbroek is captivating...This endearing portrayal will surely take its place in the great line of sopranos who have excelled as Minnie." (International Record Review)