Wagner's DreamMovie Reviews

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    Written May 10, 2012

    Wagner's Dream

    by mimimom

    I saw all four of the new Ring Cycle during the MetOpera Live in HD season and loved each of them. Even so, it took this documentary about the creation of "The Machine" and building the magnificent productions for me to more fully appreciate the genius of Robert LePage, the courage and vision of Peter Gelb, and the bravery of the cast members of each of the four operas, over and above their respective artistries.

    Following the creation of the Machine from the first models to opening night of Das Rheingold and beyond, the Machine itself became important enough to me that watching the Encore! performance of Das Rheingold last night, the Machine became almost alive and an integral part of the production's "family."

    The creators and the operators alike deserve standing ovations, and my hearty thanks to the producers of this documentary for helping me understand what a marvel the Machine is!

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    Written May 9, 2012

    Behind the Scenes

    by elliweezer

    Wagner's Dream is great! It was interesting to learn about everything that went into the making of this production. I would say see it if you can!

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    Written May 9, 2012

    Wagner's Dream -wow

    by prkurtz

    I wish I had seen this before going to the Met as I now understand the reason for the stage settings. It was so informative & exciting to see how wonderfully this Ring came together with all its' pitfalls.

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    Written May 8, 2012

    Wagners Dream

    by myrlin

    This documentary was exceptional and not to be missed!

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    Written May 8, 2012

    This Is Wagner In a Whole New Key!

    by cynthiasnodgrass

    WOW! What a great movie. It was, first of all, unbelievable what the Met did in terms of risk-taking and in terms of avant-garde staging. However, the person they chose to design this incredible machine was so true to the original spirit of what Wagner had originally wanted for his productions, that he has out-Wagnered Wagner!!

    What joy to actually understand the Ring in 2 hours, feel what Wagner was after in his own productions (which fell short even in his own day), and to hear a soprano
    (Brunhilde) that didnt have a vibrato so wide you could drive a truck through it!
    I am a music history major, and this is the VERY FIRST TIME, I have ever enjoyed Wagner!

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    Written May 8, 2012

    Wagner's Dream

    by kohnybony

    This was a well documented story of the making of the NY Met's new "Ring Cycle." I thought it was perceptively done, with a good deal of detail that made (and will make) my enjoyment of the four HD operas more meaningful.

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    Written May 8, 2012

    From an opera newbie

    by djmaina

    As someone who just started listening to opera this year and only heard of this landmark piece about 2 months ago, I was impressed with the movie. It did give enough of a back story about Wagner's opera to make me want to know more about it.

    The one thing I was surprised at was the movie focused more on the machinery and the technical than the music. There is nothing wrong with that and it certainly gave you enough about the music to satisfy my curiosity, I just didn't expect it.

    Anyway I was quite pleased overall with the show and will definitely see other shows in the Met in HD series.

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    Written May 8, 2012

    Wagner's Dream

    by lbanderson

    Excellent! Fascinating to be behind the scenes and experiencing the ups and downs of getting this new production off the ground. You don't have to be an opera lover to appreciate this film. And you might just become interested in seeing the Ring Cycle.

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    Written May 8, 2012

    Wagner's Dream

    by jaznapoli

    Outstanding and interesting film about the creation of an opera production.

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    Written May 8, 2012

    Wagner's Dream

    by elisetat

    Opera buffs will just love it! Great story of the 4 operas in the Ring Cycle with fantastic backstage stories! Just wonderful!

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    Written May 8, 2012

    The joy of creating something timeless

    by losprados901

    Pity the "Ring." Most people have no trouble with mega-buck price-tags for a van Gogh or Munch's "Scream." We "get" the tortured emotions and respect the artist's attempt to plumb their depths with paint. Only a relative few have the same respect or even love for the water nymphs, horn-helmeted Valkyries and rushing harmonics of Wagner's Ring opera cycle. Most see only the cliched images of century-old productions and the quaint silliness of thousand-year-old Norse myths. Wagner's Dream depicts the Met's attempt to add the production sensibilities of Cirque du Soleil - hypnotic movements of people, objects and projected images - to create a truly new Ring cycle. Whether you care whether a fig for Norse myths, you will cry with joy as these present-day heroes - designers, singers, managers, musicians, and yes! even carpenters -- join to add their own levels of greatness to this classic work of performance art. A good introduction to the Ring but a great, moving story on its own- Go!

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    Written May 8, 2012

    Wagner's Dream

    by aussiebaby

    If you like Opera, this is a must see account of the development of the new production of Wagner's Ring Cycle with emphasis on the set design, the important players in all facets of the production and the trials and tribulations of pulling off such a monumental undertaking. The movie was fascinating from beginning to end.

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    Written May 8, 2012

    A great Wagner preview

    by varuna101

    This is a great documentary about the Met's new Ring Cycle productions. It follows the process from inception to final production, showing all the difficulties and successes of the effort. It also shows the huge crew required to put it on as well as the personal relationships between the principal singers and their support people (wardrobe, dressers, coaches, etc.). A don't miss for those planning on seeing the new Ring Cycle.

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    Written May 8, 2012

    Wagner's Dream

    by kidschelin

    Very interesting "making of" documentary of how the Mets new Ring cycle production was put together, with special emphasis on its fantastic scenery machine. Also contains several very interesting interviews with some of the principles
    Highly recommended, especally if you intend to attend the four operas.

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    Written May 8, 2012

    Superb Documentary

    by tgobrien

    Wonderful insight into the making of the Met's new Ring Cycle.

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