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Post by AddisonMizner on Jul 30, 2016 16:23:05 GMT
Did any new opera fans record yesterday's broadcast of Ades' THE EXTERMINATING ANGEL from Salzburg by any chance? I missed it, but would love to hear it. Very much looking forward to the London premiere.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jul 30, 2016 21:53:53 GMT
alas no
I can't wait to see it though
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Post by AddisonMizner on May 7, 2017 16:49:45 GMT
I saw this last night (6th May) at the ROH, and absolutely LOVED it!
It is absolutely bonkers, with music to match, but it is so well-written and theatrical. I wasn't bored once. I particularly liked the music for the young lovers. Loved the staging - very simple but effective, and the cast of singers were superb.
I will definitely be seeing this again with the Met HD in November, which I believe is then being released on DVD/Blu-ray.
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Post by bellboard27 on May 7, 2017 17:17:00 GMT
I saw this last night (6th May) at the ROH, and absolutely LOVED it! It is absolutely bonkers, with music to match, but it is so well-written and theatrical. I wasn't bored once. I particularly liked the music for the young lovers. Loved the staging - very simple but effective, and the cast of singers were superb. I will definitely be seeing this again with the Met HD in November, which I believe is then being released on DVD/Blu-ray. Excellent! I'm going tomorrow. |
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2017 22:10:32 GMT
I saw this last night (6th May) at the ROH, and absolutely LOVED it! It is absolutely bonkers, with music to match, but it is so well-written and theatrical. I wasn't bored once. I particularly liked the music for the young lovers. Loved the staging - very simple but effective, and the cast of singers were superb. I will definitely be seeing this again with the Met HD in November, which I believe is then being released on DVD/Blu-ray. Ah, wonderful, I was annoyed that I wasn't going to get to see it. With Sondheim using the same source in his next show (coupled with Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie), there's a bit of a Bunuel-fest going on. |
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2017 2:40:12 GMT
TheatreBoard would welcome a musical version of Un Chien dans a Loo.
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Post by bellboard27 on May 9, 2017 15:55:44 GMT
This was mad and brilliant. An excellent score and singers. I had to laugh when the sheep were put on in one back corner with a hand trying to encourage them to move further one stage. Given what happens to them, their reluctance was understandable!
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Post by Someone in a tree on May 9, 2017 16:12:32 GMT
I was disappointed with this. Some really great elements but let down by a weak libretto which really dragged unlike with the excellent source material
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Post by Mr Snow on May 12, 2017 12:17:38 GMT
I was confused by this. (Don’t worry I find it happens all the time)
The evening fairly flew by, no expense was spared and there were some lovely sounds. However, as a drama it failed to engage and the music was all over the place.
Also none of the reviews seemed to pick up on what I thought were strong Catholic overtones to the piece. The visual Lamb of God who taketh away…everlasting life “etc. IT was part of the framework of the prison they found themselves in, IMO.
Still we’re glad we went but I doubt there’ll be that many opportunities to decide if we want to see it again.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2017 12:45:24 GMT
Regarding religious overtones, at the end of the original film they all go to a thanksgiving service in the cathedral, and get stuck in there |
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