LA FLÛTE ENCHANTEE - SEMAINE MOZART - SALZBOURG - 27 01 26

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MOZART WEEK 26

THE MAGIC FLUTE - THE SECOND PERFORMANCE

27 1 26

To see for a second time a magnificent production with all its perfect professionalism and artistic competence, is a special experience. It allows us to "confirm" our memories, to renew our impressions and to gain new ones..

The work of Rolando, its richness in every sense captivated even more, every moment bringing new elements and details.

For this staging of Rolando, the spectator is very "busy", he has a hard double mission : to listen to the immortal musik and to pay attention to the action on stage and to try not to lose or not to miss any of them-

For this second time, everything became familiar and friendly.

But, at the same time, I discovered countless new components, new units both in the acting of the performers

Loved even more the singers, and, in the first place, the incredibly ingenious, superb Theodore Platt: He amazed me with this fantastic singing and the way he performed this very lovable character, Papageno being my absolute favorite character in the opera.

And Kathryn Lewek who sang a breathtaking Queen of the Night. Sung by her, all these indescribably hard coloraturas seemed easy, like (with an overused expression) : like the flight of a butterfly.

And Franz-Josef Selig, as an uúnsurpassed, dignified Sarastro or Paul Schweinester, as Monostatos / Manostatos.

Emily Pogorelc and Tamara Ivanis (Pamina and Papagena) joined the male characters with their singing and stage presence.

How to not give the maximum warmest appreciation to the musical concept and realization of Roberto Monjas-González, and to the Mozarteumorchester Salzburg and the Philharmonia Chor. Their sound is THE SOUND of Mozart!

Once again, the end of the opera turned into a colorful celebration together with the amazed audience.

A second performance that Mozart would have loved very much. Another success which can be characterized only with the most stronger superlatives.

The chronicles of the recital of Emmanuel Pahud - Eric Le Sage and the Artist Talk will follow.

KÖSZÖNÖM, ROLANDO!

Eléonore

Les photos de Werner Kmetitsch :

 

SERENADE POUR LE 270e ANNIVERSAIRE DE MOZART - SALZBOURG - 27 01 26

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MOZART WEEK 26

Salzburg - 27 1 26

SERENATA MEXICANA

Since the very first serenade of Rolando to Mozart, I have attended all. The times and places in Salzburg have changed. 

What has remained constant: the magically beautiful voice!

This time, Rolando chose Mozart's birthday place, the Universitat Platz.  As usual, a large crowd waited for him. In a very great mood and with wide smiles, Rolando appeared in a window and sat down on the windowsill.  

The program started with the music played by the 'Mariachis Negros' from Vienna and the members of the Iberacademy. They also played between Rolando's songs 

Rolando started with 'Las mananitas".  For me, this song is perhaps the most intertwined with him. And the way the uniquely fantastic voice performs it is always a marvel giving goosebumps. Rolando sang other big favorites of mine, "Cielito lindo" y "Despierta".

And the splendid song to hear in my video.

He bid farewell with cheers and four joyful shouts of "Viva, Mozart", accompanied by the shouts of his extremely enthusiastic audience:

Although this fabulous vocal program took place in the afternoon,  it was a wonderful "start" to the day which also brought the second "The Magic Flute" performance.

The chronicler of this second Magic Flute follows.

KÖSZÖNÖM, ROLANDO! 

Eléonore

  Les photos d'Elena Proksch : 

                                                             

                                                

                                                   

                                                                                                  

MOZART WEEK SALZBOURG : LE CONCERT DES NATIONS - 26 01 26

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MOZART WEEK 26 SALZBURG

LE CONCERT DES NATIONS - 26 1 26

A FANTASTIC DELIGHTFUL TREAT! AN ABSOLUTE MUSICAL LUXURY!

"Some" Don Giovanni yesterday and "some" Don Giovanni tonight!

Performed by two of the most magnificents orchestras : Yesterday by the Cappella Andrea Barca, tonight by the Concert des Nations. Under two immense conductors : András Schiff anf Jordi Savall.

An unbelievable experience.. A GIFT OF LIFE!!!!

No words needed.

Program of the concert :Mozart :

Serenade in D major ("Serenata notturna")Gluck . Semiramis Mozart : Overture from the "Abduction from the Seraglio"Gluck : Ballet "Don Juan or the Feast of Stone'' Mozart : Overture from"Don Giovanni"And a little more Mozart as an encore.

These pieces by Gluck are especially precious, Jordi Savall and his wonderfully great orchestra performed them in a distinctive manner.

I always love to watch the members of the orchestra play. This evening, my attention was particularly drawn by the phenomenal drummer, the two hornists and, generally, by the wind section.

Jordi Savall and his Concert des Nations with its period instruments brought profound beauty, their music having evoked deep emotions.

Another exquisite choice by Rolando to offer an extraordinary evening.

KÖSZÖNÖM, ROLANDO!

Eléonore

La vidéo de Klari :