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2019-10-14 06:29:37
Bringing a rarity alive: Verdi's Un giorno di regno from Chelsea Opera Group
Verdi: Un giorno di regno - Paula Sides, Luis Gomes, Sarah-Jane Lewis, Tom Seligman, Lindsay Bramley (chorus director), George von Bergen, Nicholas Folwell, John Savournin, Aaron Godfrey-Mayes - Chelsea Opera Group Verdi Un giorno di regno; George von Bergen, John Savournin, Sarah-Jane Lewis, Paula Sides, Luis Gomes, Nicholas Folwell, Chelsea Opera Group, Tom Seligman; Cadogan Hall Reviewed by Robert Hugill on 12 October 2019 Star rating: 4.0 (★★★★) A strong cast brings Verdi's rare early comedy alive at Chelsea Opera GroupVerdi's second opera, Un giorno di regno remains a relative rarity in the UK, Covent Garden did it in concert in 1999 and the Buxton Festival staged it in 2001. Now the opera seems set for another flurry of performances, perhaps spurred on by a critical edition of the work from Francesco Izzo. Garsington will be staging it in 2020, directed by Christopher Alden and conducted by […]
2018-02-20 07:58:09
Philip Glass's Satyagraha at the London Coliseum
Philip Glass: Satygraha - Toby Spence & ENO Chorus - English National Opera (Photo Donald Cooper) Philip Glass Satyagraha; Clive Bayley, Charlotte Beament, Nicholas Folwell, Stephanie Marshall, Anna-Clare Monk, Andri Björn Róbertsson, Toby Spence, Sarah Pring, Eddie Wade, dir: Phelim McDermott/Julian Crouch, cond: Karen Karnensek; English National Opera at London Coliseum, London Skills Ensemble: Philip Edolls, Janet Etuk, Charlie Folorunsho, Alex Harvey, Nick Haverson, Nesreen Nabil Hussein, Tina Koch, Vic Llewelyn, Charlotte Mooney, Kumar Muniandy, Caroline Partridge, Rob Thirtle Reviewed by Tony Cooper on Feb 14 2018 Star rating: 4.0English National Opera’s stunning production of Philip Glass’ Satyagraha makes a welcome return to St Martin’s Lane Sarah Pring - English National Opera (Photo Donald Cooper) The first performance of this production of Philip Glass's Satyagraha by English National Opera (ENO) (intelligently directed […]
2018-02-11 22:03:10
Anglais - The Truth about Satyagraha at the London Coliseum
[…] ethereal quality in his warm tenor that shines through. Through his subtle expressions he really gives the impression of one who sees the whole world in all of its beauty and darkness. His face similarly reveals both the anxiety of an individual who knows they bear a huge responsibility and the serenity of one who believes in the total truth of what they do. With strong support from Charlotte Beament, Anna-Clare Monk, Stephanie Marshall, Nicholas Folwell and Clive Bayley in the other roles and exceptionally skilful conducting from Karen Kamensek, this is an excellent revival of an extremely significant and worthwhile work. By Sam Smith Satyagraha | 1 – 27 February 2018 | London Coliseum
2017-02-14 13:13:33
[…] was followed by Stravinsky’s Rake’s Progress, and then by more Wagner – not just any Wagner, but the start of a concert Ring. Das Rheingold and Die Walküre were performed last year; after this Siegfried, the cycle will be completed in the autumn with Götterdämmerung.The performances under Michael Thorne combine a largely amateur orchestra with a professional cast of singers. In Siegfried, seasoned Wagnerians – Peter Bronder as Mime, Andrew Greenan as the Wanderer, Nicholas Folwell as Alberich and Elaine McKrill as Brünnhilde – were alongside those nearer the start of their careers: Jonathan Stoughton as the ardent, fresh toned and promisingly tireless Siegfried; Donald Thomson the suitably fathomless Fafner. The BBC Radio 2 young chorister of the year, Agatha Pethers, who comes from Saffron Walden, made an interesting choice as the Woodbird too, wonderfully secure and confident. Continue reading...
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