The Tales of Hoffmann

Natalie Dessay - Greatest Moments on StageThis DVD highlights some of Natalie Dessay's best performances,including two mad scenes, two interesting performances of Grossmachtige Prizessin from Ariadne auf Naxos and two excerpts from Die Zauberflote. But the highlight of the DVD is three (count them) three completely different performances in Les oiseaux dans la charmille from Tales of Hoffmann that are all breathtaking. If only Virgin would come out with a DVD of Natalie in Tales of Hoffmann. Being petite, she is perfect for the role. In the meantime, get her DVD of La fille du regiment.

This CD offers 75 minutes of dynamic electronic music. Joining Boots on this release are: Klaus Hoffmann Hoock on guitar, Harold van der Heijden and Guido Negraszus on drums, and Eric van der Heijden.
Even the most discriminating audiophile will be captivated from the onset of this CD. Crystalline keyboards tremble with icy clarity, while majestic drums delineate powerfully engaging rhythms. Sparkling electronic embellishments cavort in a gloriously twilight sky, evoking strong promise for an optimistic sunrise. A thrilling drama permeates this song, reaching deep into the human soul to stir legendary courage and bring such emotions cascading to the surface of the audience's mind. The melodic music is wrought with sinewy disposition tempered with humanitarian sympathy, a masterful fusion of strength and compassion that will delight as equally as it mesmerizes…