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High-flyer
High-flyer Solomon, an oratorio in three acts, music by George Frideric Handel, text anonymous, orchestra conducted by Christian Curnyn, a collaboration between The Royal Opera and Early Opera Company, Covent Garden 11th October 2018, reviewed by Leslie Jones Actors should … Continue reading
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Tagged Handel, Lawrence Zazzo, Minimalism, Oratorio, Philip Glass, Solomon
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Behold the Sun
Behold the Sun “Opened are the double doors of the Horizon, unlocked are its bolts. Clouds darken the sky. The stars rain down. The constellations stagger”. Refrain in Act 1, prelude of Akhnaten, quoting from The Egyptian Book of the Dead Akhnaten, … Continue reading
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Tagged Akhnaten, ENO, John Adams, Minimalism, Philip Glass
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