Opera enthusiasts rejoice as Amazon Prime Video unveils a treasure trove of European opera productions available for rental and purchase. Delighting fans with a mix of classics and rare gems, this expansion caters to diverse tastes and showcases the prowess of top European houses.
Included in the selection are groundbreaking interpretations like Tobias Kratzer’s reimagined ‘Fidelio’ by the Royal Opera in London, offering a contemporary twist to Beethoven’s masterpiece. Additionally, the sensually charged music dramas of Franz Schreker, often overlooked, receive a spotlight in a gripping staging by director Christof Loy at the Deutsche Oper in Berlin, The Economic Times reported.
French operetta master Jacques Offenbach’s works also take center stage with vibrant presentations like ‘La Perichole,’ offering a refreshing comedic take on love and imprisonment.
Moreover, Pierre Audi’s visionary touch shines in Stefano Landi’s ‘La Morte d’Orfeo,’ adding a glam quality to this Baroque masterpiece during the Opera Forward Festival in Amsterdam.