The Sound of Music is one best stories/musicals of all time. Actually, timeless is a word that comes to mind. I've seen the 1965 movie version (on DVD only) and I just so enjoy the story, singing and songwriting, choreography, scenery, direction and chemistry particularly between Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer (RIP).
I became aware of this production quite by accident. I set my DVD (yep, I'm showing my age -67) months ago to record PBS's Great Performances and last night I saw this was recorded. So being a SOM fan, I immediately began watching and I was incredibly impressed in every single way - maybe in this one sense even more than the film because this was in fact a live performance - one and done; no retakes.
I was immediately wowed by Kara Tointon's stunningly beautiful voice and looks; simply a joy to watch as Maria. Julian Ovenden performed well as the Captain. Their shared dance was outstanding and you can sense that chemistry developing. All -every single member of the cast, performed wonderfully, kids, Max, the Baroness and good ol' Mother Abess......
I think this can and does stand up on its own. Comparing two different media - film vs live performance can be tough, maybe even unfair as they are well, different media. I enjoyed them both equally as well.
Doing a remake of such a heartwarming, award winning classic is a daunting task. I am in no way a person with the critical ability to discern if a note was missed or a dance step out of synch - at least I was not aware of any in the adaptation. But I know when a concert/play/movie/song moves me, whether by a deep smile or a tear in the eyes and this production sure did.
I became aware of this production quite by accident. I set my DVD (yep, I'm showing my age -67) months ago to record PBS's Great Performances and last night I saw this was recorded. So being a SOM fan, I immediately began watching and I was incredibly impressed in every single way - maybe in this one sense even more than the film because this was in fact a live performance - one and done; no retakes.
I was immediately wowed by Kara Tointon's stunningly beautiful voice and looks; simply a joy to watch as Maria. Julian Ovenden performed well as the Captain. Their shared dance was outstanding and you can sense that chemistry developing. All -every single member of the cast, performed wonderfully, kids, Max, the Baroness and good ol' Mother Abess......
I think this can and does stand up on its own. Comparing two different media - film vs live performance can be tough, maybe even unfair as they are well, different media. I enjoyed them both equally as well.
Doing a remake of such a heartwarming, award winning classic is a daunting task. I am in no way a person with the critical ability to discern if a note was missed or a dance step out of synch - at least I was not aware of any in the adaptation. But I know when a concert/play/movie/song moves me, whether by a deep smile or a tear in the eyes and this production sure did.