Tag Archives: Philip Glass

High-flyer

Posted on October 15, 2018 by leslie

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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Scritti Politti

Posted on February 5, 2018 by leslie

Scritti Politti Satyagraha, an opera in three acts by Philip Glass, libretto based on the Bhagavad Gita, directed by Phelim McDermott, conducted by Karen Kamensek, a collaboration with improbable, 3rd revival of ENO’s 2007 production, 1st February 2018, reviewed by LESLIE JONES Charismatic conductor … Continue reading →

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Behold the Sun

Posted on March 6, 2016 by leslie

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 →