Les Talens Lyriques
Much praised by Berlioz and others, this Italian opera (composed for the great mezzo María Malibran) brings a notable female composer out of the shadows.
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Latvian soprano Marina Rebeka, under conductor Christophe Rousset, shows why Berlioz and others loved “La Vestale”.
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Is it any wonder? An opera that angered Louis XIV in 1677 brings enormous pleasure in 2020.
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Tarare is simply one of the most important operas of the Classic era, precisely because it challenges so many aspects of Classic-era “normality.” You won’t believe your ears.
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Even taking into consideration my several objections, this Faust is one of the most accomplished and intriguing opera releases of recent years.
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Visual Arts Commentary: Sunshine and Shadows — Sundials, Where Art and Technology First Met