'Guiseppe Verdi: Il Trovatore' -- pre-release buzz

[PeterB]

A rare HD DVD announcement, this one a last-minute confirm from Opus Arte:

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/guise...trovatore.html

Tech specs include 1080i video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround and 2.0 Stereo tracks.

Extras include three featurettes, with the cast, the production and a design making-of.

The disc is due March 25, with an MSRP of $39.99.

[docmanjay2]

yes, should be a good show...got this on preorder at amazon

[Blurry]

I am getting this as well. Amazingly, even my 4 year old kid enjoyed "Die Zauberflote", and kept pulling it out to play on occasion - he chooses his own movies from my shelves pretty often.

I am hoping they also come out with "La Boheme" as well since I am pretty sure that was in their production list, and it would be great to get these works on HD DVD.

[Cochise]

Originally Posted by PeterB

The disc is due March 25, with an MSRP of $39.99.

Amazon wants $31.95, claiming it is a 31% savings on a list price of $45.98.

I have a marginal appreciation for Opera; I might go for it at a lower price.

[undawater]

Just as long as the kid doesn't understand the back story told in this opera where an infant was killed after being thrown in a fire! This opera has some of the greatest music ever written and quite possibly, the most convoluted plot.

[docmanjay2]

Originally Posted by Blurry

I am getting this as well. Amazingly, even my 4 year old kid enjoyed "Die Zauberflote", and kept pulling it out to play on occasion - he chooses his own movies from my shelves pretty often.

I am hoping they also come out with "La Boheme" as well since I am pretty sure that was in their production list, and it would be great to get these works on HD DVD.

i totally agree...i've watched Die Zauberflote through twice already and i'm looking forward to getting Guiseppe Verdi: it shipping out tomorrow from amazon!!!!! so far i have all of opus atre titles on hd dvd...keep them coming!!!

[docmanjay2]

Originally Posted by CochiseGuy

Amazon wants $31.95, claiming it is a 31% savings on a list price of $45.98.

I have a marginal appreciation for Opera; I might go for it at a lower price.

belive it or not that is a great price....the dvd version was Released Date: November 19, 2002 on amazon and still has a price of $26.99

remember this is a 3+ hour opera

[meanmrmustid]

Think the retail price may be wrong as is at $45.98 at amazon and dvd pacific, which is the price the other titles have been so far. Have pre-ordered from pacific as postage works out better to australia. Also Opus Arte website have La Centertola listed for Blu-ray but not HD . Does anyone know if we will be getting this on HD as well or Blu-ray only?

[allargon]

Originally Posted by meanmrmustid

Think the retail price may be wrong as is at $45.98 at amazon and dvd pacific, which is the price the other titles have been so far. Have pre-ordered from pacific as postage works out better to australia. Also Opus Arte website have La Centertola listed for Blu-ray but not HD . Does anyone know if we will be getting this on HD as well or Blu-ray only?

Opus Arte has said they will eventually release things on Blu-Ray. The price may be a bit higher on Blu due to authoring/replication costs.

Check the Opera on HDM thread at AVS.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=849571

Originally Posted by CochiseGuy

Amazon wants $31.95, claiming it is a 31% savings on a list price of $45.98.

I have a marginal appreciation for Opera; I might go for it at a lower price.

Won't happen--even on E-bay the Opus Arte titles sell for over $25. Believe me, my cheap ass has tried to find lower prices.

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Josh and Co., since you guys reported this, does this mean we might actually see a review of a ballet or opera disc from you? You've reviewed concert discs. Therefore, I see no reason that high art can't be reviewed as well.

[Cochise]

Originally Posted by allargon

Won't happen--even on E-bay the Opus Arte titles sell for over $25. Believe me, my cheap ass has tried to find lower prices.

OK, you convinced my cheap ass I wouldn't save much $$$ waiting, so went to my Amazon cart - they seem to be out of stock already - Availability: Usually ships within 3 to 6 weeks. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.

[meanmrmustid]

[quote=allargon;869272]Opus Arte has said they will eventually release things on Blu-Ray. The price may be a bit higher on Blu due to authoring/replication costs.

Check the Opera on HDM thread at AVS.




Bit dissapointing they won't be releasing on HD anymore. I suppose was to be expected. Have A PS3 anyway for Bluray but have Xe1 for HD which I'd prefer to use.
Preordered at Dvdpacific but has also gone on backorder . Looks like their supply is not meeting demand.

[Cochise]

Originally Posted by allargon

Bit dissapointing they won't be releasing on HD anymore. I suppose was to be expected. Have A PS3 anyway for Bluray but have Xe1 for HD which I'd prefer to use. Preordered at Dvdpacific but has also gone on backorder . Looks like their supply is not meeting demand.

Yeah, Amazon was giving me a shipping estimate of April 28, but with the way HD DVD has been disappearing, I was afraid they won't get more in stock. I picked up the last copy in stock from DVD Empire, for the same price of $31.95, but without Amazon's free shipping.

[meanmrmustid]

Originally Posted by meanmrmustid

Preordered at Dvdpacific but has also gone on backorder . Looks like their supply is not meeting demand.

Actually its gone into my ready to ship pile, now just waiting on other backordered titles.

[bruceames]

Originally Posted by CochiseGuy

Yeah, Amazon was giving me a shipping estimate of April 28, but with the way HD DVD has been disappearing, I was afraid they won't get more in stock. I picked up the last copy in stock from DVD Empire, for the same price of $31.95, but without Amazon's free shipping.

They showed having one in stock this morning (I guess they 'found' one or someone canceled ), so I ordered it. I'm not much a an Opera fan, but if it's HD, I'll give just about anything a try.

[Cochise]

Originally Posted by bruceames

They showed having one in stock this morning (I guess they 'found' one or someone canceled ), so I ordered it. I'm not much a an Opera fan, but if it's HD, I'll give just about anything a try.

Yeah, I can only take opera in limited quantity, but Opus Arte has such a good reputation. Looks like you scored the only copy Amazon had, but in checking their Marketplace seller Caiman has it for $28.95 + $2.98 shipping. I've bought from them before and their service is good for anyone interested in picking this up.