Munich’s Well-Paced Carmen Makes Strong Impression

GermanyGermany   Georges Bizet, Carmen: Soloists, Bayerisches Staatsorchester, Chor und Kinderchor der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Opernballett der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Statisterie und Kinderstatisterie der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Nationaltheater, Munich, 3.4.2014 (MC)

Carmen, Bavarian State Opera production 2007, photo Wilfried Hösl
Carmen, Bavarian State Opera production 2007, photo Wilfried Hösl

 Fritz Oeser’s 1964 critical edition of Bizet’s score. Sung in French with German surtitles

 

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Judicious Pacing and Drama in Vaughan Williams’ Sea Symphony

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Elgar, Delius, Vaughan Williams: Katherine Broderick (soprano), Roderick Williams (baritone), Schola Cantorum, Ad Solem, Hallé Orchestra, Choir & Youth Choir/Sir Mark Elder (conductor), Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. 29.3.2014 (MC)

 

 

Sir Mark Elder, photo © Chris Christodoulou
Sir Mark Elder, photo © Chris Christodoulou

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