Indeed, Bob.
A few more words of praise for Nezet-Seguin... I heard him live in OTELLO
and then later in HD where the audio balance favored singers over
orchestra-- regrettably, because it was the most inspired conducting I've
heard in this opera. I was thrilled that today's HOLLANDER broadcast did
full justice to both orchestra and singers, and what tremendous conducting
that was! Electrifying, unbelievably intense, yet not missing on the
subtlety of more tender moments. Pure poetry in music-making. And almost
perfect orchestra playing (had it not been for a couple of brass hick-ups
that briefly went astray on their own).
There are a few Sentas that I admire from the old recordings,-- Rysanek
above all, and Amber Wagner surely joins them with her performance today.
I wasn't as thrilled with the rest of the cast, thought them a bit subpar
in comparison to Nezet-Seguin's conducting and A. Wagner's Senta, but they
still ranged from good to more than just good, making this an enjoyable
afternoon with the Met and one of my favorite Wagner operas (right behind
TANNHAUSER).
Best, Vesna
On Sat, Apr 29, 2017 at 4:15 PM, Bob Rideout <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> as heard on WQXR. As was stated earlier, this was a. blockbuster
> revival. I could have done with a steadier tone from Daland, but that
> aside, I found it an all around wonderful performance. The conducting
> was as good as You'll ever hear and the singing was not far behind.
>
> Amber Wagner is somethin'! If she lacks the ultimate impact of Leonie's
> best performances, she is certainly the best I've heard since. Senta is a
> ball buster of a role, and she came through it with blazing tone and
> incredibly thrilling phrases above the staff.It was truly memorable.
>
> Wagner, the composer and Wagner the soprano were a dynamite
> duo today, as was just about everyone involved.
>
> Opera and the Met had a very good day!
>
> Bob
>
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