Review of Farinelli (1994) by Li-Ying L — 11 Sep 2007

Wonderful film looking at the historical aspects of Classical music and the pain edured to create beautiful music!!!

This review of Farinelli (1994) was written by Li-Ying L on 11 Sep 2007.

Farinelli has generally received positive reviews.

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By E.j. G (2) on 13 Mar 2008

This Movie really help inspire my counter Tenor abilities, I don't feel like a freak lol. I enjoyed it very much. The music was the best though…

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By Antonia W (48) on 15 Mar 2008

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By Miss. B (63) on 30 Jun 2010

Very interesting soundtrack digitally recreating the sound of a castrato. Fabulous sets and costumes to boot…

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By John N (608) on 02 Sep 2009

One more costume drama...but this time totally different theme...castrating young boys to save the voice, I have never had idea how popular…

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By Pablo I (23) on 15 Dec 2007

Just the music makes it worth of watching…

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Not as big as Amadeus, not as engaging as Cry to heaven novel by Anne Rice but still, a glimpse in a fascinating world of baroque music…

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