Philippe Jaroussky
I do not know how BEMF will ever top this. Bravo tutti!
Read More about Opera Review: BEMF’s “La storia di Orfeo” — A Musical TriumphThe audience went wild after each piece Philippe Jaroussky sang. There were three gorgeous encores, ending with the slow, familiar aria from Handel’s “Xerxes”. Most of the crowd would have been happy to have stayed for more. We knew this was an Apollo’s Fire concert to remember.
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