Strauss Der Rosenkavalier 2 DVDs

Decca Classics and The Metropolitan Opera present Strauss Der Rosenkavalier, featuring a star-studded cast including Rene Fleming and Elna Garana.This outstanding performance marks an unforgettable night in Met history: Rene Flemings farewell to her signature role as the Marschallin and Elna Garanas final turn as Octavian. This new and notable production sees Robert Carsen update the setting to Vienna in 1911, the year of the operas premiere.The dramatic chemistry between Ms. Fleming and Ms. Garana came through in their every exchange New York Times[Rene Fleming] sings the arching melodic line that begins Strausss transcendent trio with seamless phrasing and ethereal sound, her more mature voice blending poignantly with the youthful colorings of Ms. Morley and Ms. Garana. The New YorkerCAST:Rene Fleming (the Marschallin)Elna Garana (Octavian)Gnther Groissbck (Baron Ochs)Erin Morley (Sophie)Markus Brck (Herr von Faninal)Matthew Polenzani (An Italian singer) The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra & ChorusSebastian Weigle (conductor)Robert Carsen (production)