Post by AddisonMizner on Dec 3, 2017 19:47:54 GMT
Surprised there has been no discussion of this previously. Has anyone on here seen it?
I watched the final matinee performance today, and have to say that I really enjoyed it, finding it to be a very strong opera. The production was very well directed, and looked gorgeous, with ingenious use of projection.It was performed excellently by the cast of principals, as well as the chorus and orchestra. I also found the plot to be very convincing.
Reviews mentioned that the music was perhaps the weakest part, but I thought it had some beautiful moments, particularly nearing the end of Act Two. It also seemed extremely singable, which can sometimes be something of a novelty in modern opera. I would certainly like to hear it again, and will be tuning in to the Radio 3 broadcast on Saturday. Presumably, this will also be on Live in HD when it goes to the Met, and a recording will materialise from that.
Hoping ENO sees fit to revive TWO BOYS, as I would like to hear that now.
I watched the final matinee performance today, and have to say that I really enjoyed it, finding it to be a very strong opera. The production was very well directed, and looked gorgeous, with ingenious use of projection.It was performed excellently by the cast of principals, as well as the chorus and orchestra. I also found the plot to be very convincing.
Reviews mentioned that the music was perhaps the weakest part, but I thought it had some beautiful moments, particularly nearing the end of Act Two. It also seemed extremely singable, which can sometimes be something of a novelty in modern opera. I would certainly like to hear it again, and will be tuning in to the Radio 3 broadcast on Saturday. Presumably, this will also be on Live in HD when it goes to the Met, and a recording will materialise from that.
Hoping ENO sees fit to revive TWO BOYS, as I would like to hear that now.
