Fairy Queen

Currentzis, Teodor

Genre: Classical

CD | 2 disc(s) | Release: 18-08-2009

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€ 27.95

Extra info

Extra info:	The Sixteen/H.Christophers
Maatschappij:	Outhere
Label:	Coro
Barcode:	0828021600524
Suffix - prefix:	16005 COR
Taal:	EN
Herkomst:	Holland
Genre (extra):	Opera/Operette

Beschrijving

Ann Murray, Lorna Anderson, Gillian Fisher, John Mark Ainsley, Michael Chance, Richard Suart, Ian Partridge, Michael George & The Sixteen, Harry Christophers

Purcell:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629

"The Fairy Queen hardly an 'opera' in the conventional sense: its musical virtues lie in the composer's uncanny ability to summon a discrete, potent atmosphere whose capacity to move the listener lies outside a sustained dramatic context. The masques draw heavily on vernacular situations and a form of tragicomedy which requires a crafty hand in performance. Harry Christophers allows the music to breathe with a warm spontaneity, encouraged by a strong and diverse vocal cast. Gillian Fisher is a touch disappointing, but the likes of Ann Murray (who's both radiant and a misfit in one), Michael Chance, John Mark Ainsley, Ian Partridge, Richard Suart and Michael George present a greater array of characterisation than any other extant reading. Just sample the wonderful slapstick between Mopsa and Coridon. Christophers strikes most imploringly at the heart of Purcell's native sensibilities (Partridge's Phoebus sums it up) for a satisfying performance capturing the indigenous humour, grandeur and poignancy of Purcell's exquisite score."
Gramophone Classical Music Guide - 2010