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The Metropolitan Opera: Puccini's La Rondine

2009·Movie
1h 54min·PG
83
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High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Epic

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle9
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply romantic and cathartic

  • Romance9
  • Catharsis8
  • Wonder8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Show business, history, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10
  • Cinematography7

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Absolutely Delightful Performance

This elegant romance is the least-known work of the mature Giacomo Puccini . The story concerns a kept woman who defies convention to chase a dream of romantic love with an earnest, if naïve, young man. This Met Opera production features the dynamic soprano Angela Gheorghiu and Frenchborn tenor Roberto Alagna performing the roles of Magda and Ruggero, it blooms into its rightful place in the glorious Puccini canon. La Rondine (The Swallow) was commissioned by Vienna s Carltheater in 1913. Due to the impending outbreak of World War I, premiered in 1917, at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo with Gilda Dalla Rizza and Tito Schipa. Set in a Parisian salon, it is the story of Magda, the glamorous mistress of wealthy banker Rambaldo. Her yearning for romantic love compels her into the arms of the ardent and adoring young Ruggero.
Classical OperaRomantic TragedyPuccini MasterpieceParisian Salon SettingGrand SpectacleVocal PerformanceSocial CommentaryEmotional DepthBittersweet RomanceElegant Production

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83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 8.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Metropolitan Opera: Puccini's La Rondine rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Puccini's La Rondine?

1 h 54 min

The Metropolitan Opera: Puccini's La Rondine runs 1 h 54 min.

What language is The Metropolitan Opera: Puccini's La Rondine in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy.