{"product_id":"the-merry-widow-2","title":"The Merry Widow","description":"The Merry Widow DVD VIDEO OPERA Lehar Paris live performance 2002 Armin Jordan \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Movie \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Encore DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2002 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eTHE MERRY WIDOW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLehár\u003cbr\u003eLive performance, Paris, 2002 (DVD) Franz Lehár’s quintessential operetta, first premiered in 1905, remains a jewel of the Viennese repertoire with its irresistible waltzes, sparkling orchestration and gentle satire of aristocratic manners. The story of love, diplomacy and social maneuvering around the wealthy widow has influenced musical theatre and popular culture for over a century, and its melodic grace continues to delight both longtime aficionados and newcomers to the genre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Encore DVD presents a full staging recorded live in Paris, capturing the immediacy and theatrical sparkle of the performance. The production features an outstanding international cast — Karita Mattila, Bo Skovus, Waldemar Kmentt, Michael Schade — whose vocal characterizations and stage presence bring Lehár’s music and comic situations vividly to life. The lavish orchestral writing and the well-crafted ensemble numbers are rendered with warmth and clarity, making this a satisfying theatrical experience on screen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConductor: Armin Jordan leads the orchestra with elegant pacing and sensitivity to Lehár’s lyricism, drawing out the charm and rhythmic buoyancy that define the score. The DVD includes Subtitles: French, and is issued by Publisher\/Catalog: ENCORE DVD 2027, making it an accessible presentation for collectors and anyone seeking a high-quality filmed performance of a landmark operetta. Ideal for lovers of operetta and romantic musical theatre, this recording preserves both the music’s glamour and the infectious joy of the stage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor DVD Player (North American NTSC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Encore DVD","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51096034083094,"sku":"129692","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202639153959238scan_a2c214a3-f1fc-427a-933c-3647291fd2a3.jpg?v=1773353109","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/the-merry-widow-2","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}