Absolutely incredible!
I'm not given to hyperbole, but this DVD truly is incredible. It's taken from a live concert given by Dmitri Hvorosovsky in Russia, and he is in superb voice. Not only that, he's also on top form when it comes to communicating with his audience, and clearly feels deeply and passionately about every one of these songs. As the concert progresses, the audience become almost as much a part of the performance as Hvorostovsky, and the atmosphere is so good that it makes you wish you could have been there. Watching some of the older members of the audience weep brought a lump to my throat. It must have been a night to remember for the rest of your life. If you can only buy one of this brilliant baritone's DVDs, then I'd recommend this one. There aren't any subtitles, but there is a booklet which gives you the words, and to be honest Hvorostovsky is so expressive that you get the feel of them anyway. This is an artist who appears to be going from strength to strength, and this is a DVD which demonstrates that fact brilliantly. Buy it, you won't be disappointed!
2005-03-20
