Category: 20th century opera

99. Renard (Igor Stravinsky)

Histoire burlesque chantée et jouée Composer: Igor Stravinsky Based on Russian folk tales from Alexander Afanaseyev's collection First performed: Théâtre de l'Opéra, Paris, 18 May 1922, in a double bill with Mavra ★★ “Le Renard continues the great Stravinskist tradition,” Vogue (1 July 1922) wrote when the Ballets Russes premièred the opera-ballet in Paris. This … Continue reading 99. Renard (Igor Stravinsky) →

97. L’étranger (Vincent d’Indy)

Action musicale in 2 acts Music & poem: Vincent d'Indy First performed: Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Brussels, 7 January 1903 Conductor: Sylvain Dupuis. Mise en scène: Charles de Mer. Décors: A. Duboscq. Costumes: La Gye. VITA (20)SopranoClaire FrichéL’ÉTRANGER (42)BaritoneHenri AlbersANDRÉ, customs inspector (23)TenorL. HennerVita’s Mother (55)MezzoC. RivalMadeleine SerenoAn old woman Emilie DalméeA young woman; 1st girl Dratz-Barat1st … Continue reading 97. L’étranger (Vincent d’Indy) →