When tears well up during stretches of Strauss and Hofmannsthal’s curious hybrid which you never expected to move you, something special's going on. The magic happened last night in an evening which I didn't anticipate equalling “the Carmelites experience” at Glyndebourne. But, in its very different way, it did, in terms of casting, conducting and a production (by Bruno Ravella) that wasn’t too interventionist but had some powerful ideas of its own.
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Opera has a long and rich history, and its songs have become an integral part of classical music. From the soaring arias to the passionate duets, operas have inspired countless musicians and singers over the years. In this article, we explore the top 27 best opera songs that have captured audiences' hearts and souls over
They don’t care much for political correctness but, like a certain other Dublin band before them, VERSATILE are soundtracking their generation. No blushe.
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