Opéra Magazine's 'pick of the month' for March 2024

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March 2024's 'pick of the month' (i.e. their 'Coup de coeur') in France's Opéra Magazine, with their top 'Diamant' award, is:

'A model disc' (which makes a change from a 'reference'). 'On the eve of his first Lohengrin in Strasbourg, starting on March 10th, Michael Spyres devotes a recital to Wagner,' (called IN THE SHADOWS) but from an unusual angle, showing just how much the composer owes to some of his German, French and Italian predecessors. A fascinating programme, with outstanding vocal and orchestral performances: an album to treasure.'

It's with Les Talens Lyriques under Christophe Rousset, and includes arias from the likes of Joseph, Fidelio, Elisabetta, regina d'Inghilterra, Il crociato in Egitto, usw, on Erato.



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