Michael Berkeley - For You
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Label: Signum
Cat No: SIGCD208
Format: CD
Number of Discs: 2
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 23rd August 2010
Contents
Artists
Alan Opie (baritone)Christopher Lemmings (tenor)
Rachel Nicholls (soprano)
Helen Williams (soprano)
Jeremy Huw Williams (baritone)
Allison Cook (mezzo-soprano)
Music Theatre Wales
Conductor
Michael RaffertyWorks
For YouArtists
Alan Opie (baritone)Christopher Lemmings (tenor)
Rachel Nicholls (soprano)
Helen Williams (soprano)
Jeremy Huw Williams (baritone)
Allison Cook (mezzo-soprano)
Music Theatre Wales
Conductor
Michael RaffertyAbout
Although essentially dark, there are moments of irony, wit and humour throughout the opera. Soaring vocal lines, intricate ensemble piece, and imaginative instrumental writing make this an electrifying work.
Live Reviews:
“For You is a dark opera worth waiting for” - Evening Standard
“… a dazzling and taut chamber piece which gives passionate way to Bergian lyricism while referencing both Britten and Richard Strauss in its airy, word-driven vocal lines.” - The Independent
“This is pithy, witty stuff: McEwan skewers these characters to his blackly comic canvas in typically concise fashion. ... Berkeley’s palette—all fevered chromaticism, suspenseful ostinatos and fierce but eminently singable vocal lines—is a heady concoction.” - The Times
“an absorbing and effective black comedy of rare narrative clarity, accompanied by some skilfully wrought music ... Berkeley’s score is confident, lively, and clever” - Daily Telegraph
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