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 !
A MUST READ"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 .