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Terrific concept, good execution
The setting at Despina's Diner puts the characters and action of Cosi in a wonderful context for modern audiences. Down a the marina it's much easier to grasp Don Alfonso's world-weary cynicism -- he's seen it all, and knows exactly what the all-too-human lovers will do. Memorable scenes are many, from the opening, where Ferrando and Guglielmo threaten Alfonso with cutlery from the diner counter, to the plaintive and sensual Soave trio, to Guglielmo's Donne miei, and many more. Director Sellars has created visual images within the drama that only serve to drive home the point that love can be profound, but people who love -- men and women -- are seldom faithful under its power. The modern setting is so much better than productions that approach the opera as a comic costume drama, when it's anything but. Sanford Sylvan is particularly effective as Alfonso.
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- bobaz-1
- Apr 23, 2006
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