Set in the exotic seraglio of the Pasha Selim, the story revolves around the rescue of Constanze by her lover Belmonte. In this work, Mozart breaks new ground in introducing dramatically rounded characters with recognisably human feelings and weaknesses. The work influenced and changed the nature of opera throughout Europe. This charming production from Drottningholm continuing the Arthaus series does full justice to Mozart’s score. Arnold Östman’s deliberate conducting combined with Carl Friedrich Oberle’s design demonstrates that this really is `an eternal masterpiece of music drama by a youthful, exuberant composer who suddenly found his individual voice and style in the field of opera with this particular work´ Opera Now. `I never saw this production live but I am convinced that the experienced Thomas Olofsson made the most of the opportunities and the resulting film is indeed truly beautiful. Those who have already read my review of the [1983] Salzburg set will know that it is luxuriously cast with international big names doing their utmost. Östman’s Scandinavian cast, although hardly household names outside Sweden, are just as accomplished and in the intimate Drottningholm surroundings they make a splendid team, vocally and dramatically. … I have nothing but praise for the quality of sound and pictures.´ MusicWeb on 102 009 (La Clemenza di Tito)Info Stage Direction by Harald Clemen / Stage Design by Carl Friedrich Oberle / Costumes by Börje Edh / Directed and produced for TV by Thomas Olofsson / Sound Format PCM Stereo / Picture Format 43 / Subtitle Languages D, F, GB, IT, SP / Region Code 0 worldwide / Running Time 133 min / DVD 9 / NTSC