24 oct. 2026

PUBLICATION DU WIENER STAASTOPER DE VIENNE - AVANT "L'ORFEO" DE MONTEVERDI

Merci à Eléonore de nous faire partager le commentaire de Rolando sur cette oeuvre qu'il interprétera à partir du 25 10 26, à Vienne ! 

                                                                       

Photo : wienerstaatsoper


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"The candle in the streetlight" by Rolando
From the page of the Vienna State Opera
Rolando's thoughts are always extremely deep and human.
But even among these, his "The candle in the streetlight" is not only very special, but also profoundly particular. Already the title is attention-grabbing.
A true essay dedicated to the theme of "Orfeo", an analysis with every side and aspect. A distinct way of thinking about, shaped by well-founded personal experiences.
Every word of Rolando should be quoted ...
As always, I cannot resist quoting from this article by Rolando those thoughts that I find the most wonderful. .
"Personally I have no objection if someone in the audience falls asleep. There are active and passive listeners. Music can lead people into a peaceful and fulfilling sleep. And the sleeper continues to receive the flow of art."
"Orpheus turns back, because he is not only divine but also human."
"Once a musician, always a musician. ... Music prevails."
"I experienced all of this very early in my childhood, when I found comfort and a place of refuge in music and literature."
Rolando's question to Monteverdi would be : "Does it brother you when a tenor sings the role of Nerone in your "L'incoronazione di Poppea"
The two most magnificent thoughts for me :
"The composer's work is like a magnificent streetlamp. The performer is the unique and irreplaceable candle standing in the midst of its glass doors. The flame of this candle is the interpreter's talent. The interpretation is the light, the warmth and the shadows that emanate from the lantern."
To the question "When can an artist be satisfied?"
Rolando's answer : "When the Furies have torn his body to pieces and his head continues to sing with his lyre."
THANK YOU, ROLANDO !
Eléonore

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Les dates : 25, 28 et 31 10 puis le 3 11 26 .

21 oct. 2026

"LES CONTES D'HOFFMANN" - OFFENBACH - ST GALLEN - 18 10 26

      Photo : Edyta Dufaj                                               


 La chronique et la vidéo d'Eléonore : 

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THE POWER OF PERFECTION
ROLANDO as Hoffmann - St. Gallen - 18 10 2026
Greatest night for Opera, THE ARTIST and the audience
Hoffmann is Rolando's favorite role ... rightly so...
This role allows him to experience, to express, and to play through the fullest range of all human emotions, with all their finest nuances
A most memorable, unforgettable performance that will remain deeply etched in the memory of all those fortunate and lucky enough who were there.
How to keep finding new words and expressions, proper and suitable for just attempting to describe this unbelievable vocal experience, the immeasurable magic and beauty of THE VOICE (in all caps !) and the more than fantastic acting.
The magnificent essence of Rolando's art ...
I loved every moment, each note, each reaction, each movement, ... impossible to list all .. but some of them :
In Luther's tavern with the "Légende de Kleinzach", brilliantly sung and superbly performed .
Hoffmann's meticulous reactions and behavior in the whole scene of Olympia ... his gullibility and naivety
The unbelievable sweetness of the voice in "C'est une chanson d'amour" .., .his purest affection for Antonia, and all the desperate emotions in Hoffmann's final heart-rending cry : "Antonia" ...
Hoffmann's fervent ardor for Giulietta, the magic of the voice in "O, Dieu, quelle ivresse"
At the end of the performance, when Rolando joined the other artists during the applause, some young voices from the rear part of the auditorium shouted : "Zugabe ! Zugabe ! " ("Encores ! Encores !")
Standing ovations, bravos, everything that expressed the incredible enthusiasm of the audience.
Each time another peak in Rolando's fabulous career.
KÖSZÖNÖM, ROLANDO !
Eléonore

La vidéo de Klari :


et, en bonus : ... 💝

 

Et une très belle critique !



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