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Commemorations 2024 (Death: Giacomo Meyerbeer)
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2024-03-13 08:05:00
Little short of a revelation: Michael Spyres, Les Talens Lyriques & Christophe Rousset explore Wagner's influences with In the Shadows
In the Shadows: Auber, Bellini, Berlioz, Halévy, Méhul, Meyerbeer, Rossini, Spontini, Weber, Wagner; Michael Spyres, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset; EratoReviewed 12 March 2024A wonderfully imaginative recital, showcasing both the wide range and variety of Wagner's musical influences as well as Spyres' own virtuosity and adaptabilityThe mature Richard Wagner would have wanted you to think that his art sprang directly from his imagination, without the influence of other composers, but the reality was more complex. The young Richard was something of a sponge, soaking up influences from all over. For instance, in 1833 Würzburg Theatre staged Giacomo Meyerbeer's Robert le Diable (premiered in Paris in 1831), it was the operatic event of the year. Richard Wagner's brother Albert was singing the title role and had managed to get Richard a job as chorus master at the theatre. 20-year-old Richard rehearsed the choruses of Meyerbeer's opera and this first exposure to the piece […]
2024-02-29 11:00:11
On this day in 1836 Meyerbeer‘s Les Huguenots premiered in Paris
2024-02-29 07:35:00
Music that is vividly alive & vibrant, yet requires concentration & dedication to listen to: Anselm McDonnell's Kraina
[…] in his early Messa di Gloria - concert reviewThe Lady of Satis House: composer Jacques Cohen talks about finally bringing his 2012 Charles Dickens-inspired monodrama to disc - interviewVivid intensity & profound expressivity: Vox Luminis explores the world of the 17th century Italian Stabat Mater at Wigmore Hall - concert reviewRevealing a remarkable talent: Solomon's Knot explore the Sacred Songs and Anthems of 17th century composer George Jeffreys - record reviewKnowing no boundaries: on Circus Dinograd contemporary & period performers move between styles & genres without embarrassment - record reviewIn Relations: exploring links from Meyerbeer, to Loewe, to Mendelssohn, to Schumann, to Emilie Mayer and Frances Allitsen - record reviewHome
2024-02-28 07:37:00
Beauty and meaning: Handel's Theodora from Jonathan Cohen and Arcangelo with Louise Alder in the title role
[…] in his early Messa di Gloria - concert reviewThe Lady of Satis House: composer Jacques Cohen talks about finally bringing his 2012 Charles Dickens-inspired monodrama to disc - interviewVivid intensity & profound expressivity: Vox Luminis explores the world of the 17th century Italian Stabat Mater at Wigmore Hall - concert reviewRevealing a remarkable talent: Solomon's Knot explore the Sacred Songs and Anthems of 17th century composer George Jeffreys - record reviewKnowing no boundaries: on Circus Dinograd contemporary & period performers move between styles & genres without embarrassment - record reviewIn Relations: exploring links from Meyerbeer, to Loewe, to Mendelssohn, to Schumann, to Emilie Mayer and Frances Allitsen - record reviewMythical Creatures: I chat to Polish-born, Australian composer Paul Kopetz about the recent disc of his music - interviewHome
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