Rachel Portman - The Little Prince / Rhodes, Garrett, Randle, White, McManners, Carlin, Jones, Zambello, Abell, BBC Concert Opera
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Actor: Joseph McManners, Lesley Garrett, Mairead Carlin, Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Willard WhiteDirector: Francesca Zambello
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Classical, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 109 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-03-29
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Sony
DVD Reviews of Rachel Portman - The Little Prince / Rhodes, Garrett, Randle, White, McManners, Carlin, Jones, Zambello, Abell, BBC Concert Opera
DVD Review: The Little Prince (opera)
Summary: 1 Stars
I hated this version of the Little Prince! There is nothing I like about it - the songs, the set - absolutely nothing! I used it for class after reading the book, testing it, etc., and the eighth graders critiqued it.
Don't buy this DVD version.
DVD Review: I've bought 4
Summary: 4 Stars
I am fascinated by this production. I particularly delighted by both of the leads. There is little plot or story, which faithfully follows the book, but the incidents depicted are interesting. I particularly liked the flower garden sequence, which is very Busby Berkeley-esque. The only feature I would add closed captioning because it is sometime to understand the lyrics. I liked it so well that I bought 3 additional copies for gifts.DVD Review: Unforgettably beautiful music and lyrics
Summary: 5 Stars
What a strange array of reviews on this amazing little opera. Those who did not like it must have a screw loose. I have watched it at least 5 times since I bought it and shared it with all I know. The music is outstanding, and the lyrics bring tears to your eyes, especially in the scene with the Fox. My favorite vocal and character performances are the Pilot, the Little Prince, the Fox, and the Lamplighter. I do not believe anyone could come up with music and lyrics that more accurately capture the intent of the book. All life's lessons are included. I fully expect Tim Burton to attempt his movie version of this, as it is a perfect vehicle for his imagination and particularly his production talents. This was clearly a stage production put to film, so don't be hard on the lack of special effects and production values. The music, characters, and story more than make up for it. It is a classic as far as I am concerned. Be sure and buy the soundtrack, too, because once you see the movie, listening to the soundtrack brings back every vision from the story.DVD Review: Fun to watch once; Wonderful baritone
Summary: 4 Stars
This isn't an opera that you'd watch once a month, but it's entertaining enough to watch once. The cast has wonderful singers who are certainly well-known to opera lovers. The lead role of the pilot is sung by Teddy Tadu Rhodes, who is perfectly cast for both his sweet baritone and his good looks.DVD Review: Excellent Artistic Interpretation
Summary: 5 Stars
Antoine de Saint-Exupery's classic book (which I have reviewed) has spawned many adaptations, including a Lerner & Lowe musical, a claymation version, a short-lived animated series, and finally the opera by Rachel Portman. Portman's opera, in my opinion, is the best adaptation. It translates Saint-Exupery's heartfelt classic effortlessly, with ethereal music, imaginative staging, and great performances. Joesph McManners does an outstanding job as the Little Prince, and Teddy Tahu Rhodes' resonant voice brings the pilot/narrator part to life admirably. Lesley Garrett does a great job in the crucial part of the fox, and the parts of the king, the accountant, the vain man, the drunkard, etc. are similarly well-performed and well-imagined. "The Little Prince" is introduction to opera/musical thatre for children, or anyone! It keeps one's attention, is charming, and has themes that everyone can understand.
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