Natalie Dessay - Greatest Moments on Stage Review
If I wanted a DVD to show friends why they should even consider the idea that they could enjoy opera, THIS WOULD BE THE ONE!
Among many other vignettes, this contains three different performances, over the years of the "Olympia, the doll" scene from Tales of Hoffmann. They each have something to add to the repertoire. For me, the outdoor performance of 2000 was dazzling with Dessay's expressive face, voice, light feet, delightful sense of humor, AND her interaction with a half dozen gigantic dolls! Comparing the three performances might be a great way to introduce friends to the splendid art of opera.
All the arias are wonderful, but I also have to mention her Lucia di Lammermoor: it is so dramatic and heart-wrenching that I was afraid she was going to collapse. It really does bring back thoughts of Maria Callas.
Whether you've seen Natalie Dessay, or just read the reviews, you will soon see that she is everything we dream of in an opera singer: great (amazing!) singing, outstanding dramatic and humorous acting, and a bundle of energy that just can't be contained.
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