Instruct: Classify a review as either positive or negative.
Query: A poor production for a great opera.

I was very disapointed with this production. The story of "Rinaldo" takes place during the first Crusade; but this production shows the Crusaders wearing modern suits: for instance, when Rinaldo first appears, he is wearing a blue trench coat and a fedora! Argante (the King of Jerusalem, and enemy of the Crusaders) was one of the few characters who seemed to be wearing an outfit that looked appropriate for the time period. I didn't like the acting either: Goffredo (the general of the Christian Army) is portayed as a coward! The sets are very weird (they look like surrealistic modern art). The music wasn't too bad, but I have heard the songs sung better on CD. All things considered, I would recomend either buying "Rinaldo" on CD, or finding a better production on DVD or VHS.