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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Fairy Queen, The


Genre: Stage Performance

Reviewed In Issue 51 (Aug 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Yvonne Kenny, Thomas Randle, Simon Rice, Richard Van Allan & Arthur Pita

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 4
DD Sound Rating: 4
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 2
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Special Features
None


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Image Entertainment
(Catalog Number): ID5794RADVD
(MPAA Rating): Not Rated
(Rating Reason):

NA
(Retail Price): $29.99
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 133
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): No
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1995
(Theatrical Release): No
(Direct-To-Video Release): Yes
(DVD Release Date): 12/26/00
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): David Pountney & Barrie Gavin
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
The Orchestra And Chorus Of English National Opera as conducted by Nicholas Kok, bring to life Henry Purcell

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.75:1 DVD picture exhibits a stage performance that is visually pleasing throughout. Images are sharp, with nicely rendered detail in the close-up shots. Shots of the full stage look quite natural. Colors are rich and well balanced, with accurate fleshtones. The costumes and stage props exhibit bold hues. Blacks appear generally deep. Rarely do fine details shimmer. Some edge enhancement is apparent, but overall, the performance should surely please fans of the stage. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby