Le Grand Macabre | Review
March 3rd 2010 20:39
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Review | Le Grand Macabre
Le Grand Macabre
Ligeti's Masterpiece
A co-production of the Theatre Royal de la Monnaie, Brussel; English National Opera, London; Gran Teatro de Liceu, Barcelona and Teatro de Liceu, Barcelona and Teatro dell'Opera di Roma SPAIN, BELGIUM, ITALY, UK
There is so much to enjoy in this opera. The visual wonder of the great puppet on stage is a mighty treat. Projections and lighting effects douse her, film is played over her - there is a palpable life before you on the stage. It left me in some wonderment. I was enchanted by it. Great puppet! Bravo.
The music was very enjoyable. Sometimes modern opera can be a little harsh on the ear but I very much enjoyed the crazy discordance and fine melodies here. Ultimately the story is quite mental, but very profound. Enjoy life to the full because we could all die tomorrow.
Fantastic performances from the ensemble and I have to say the costumes by Lluc Castells were outstanding. Nothing to fault in this engaging and sometimes hysterically funny show.
David Jobling
Play Ligeti
THE FIRST INTERACTIVE MUSIC WORKSHOP FOR OPERA!
Experience and explore the surreal sound-world of Ligeti's 'opera of the unexpected' Le Grand Macabre first hand with this 'car horns player'.
'Play Ligeti' was developed by ENO Baylis, in association with Electric Ears, to provide a unique insight into Ligeti's 'opera of the unexpected' Le Grand Macabre. The idea is inspired by a series of percussion workshops created by ENO Baylis. The application is designed with experimentation, play, creativity and learning in mind. Users are encouraged to explore this application - it can be a composition tool, a mobile instrument, a game for one or more players and an introduction to this extraordinary opera!
Listen to the car horns prelude from Le Grand Macabre and take inspiration for your own compositions. Follow suggestions to compose your own unique car horn preludes! Get together with friends and launch your very own car horn orchestra!
Click here to download app
Ligeti's Masterpiece
A co-production of the Theatre Royal de la Monnaie, Brussel; English National Opera, London; Gran Teatro de Liceu, Barcelona and Teatro de Liceu, Barcelona and Teatro dell'Opera di Roma SPAIN, BELGIUM, ITALY, UK
There is so much to enjoy in this opera. The visual wonder of the great puppet on stage is a mighty treat. Projections and lighting effects douse her, film is played over her - there is a palpable life before you on the stage. It left me in some wonderment. I was enchanted by it. Great puppet! Bravo.
The music was very enjoyable. Sometimes modern opera can be a little harsh on the ear but I very much enjoyed the crazy discordance and fine melodies here. Ultimately the story is quite mental, but very profound. Enjoy life to the full because we could all die tomorrow.
Fantastic performances from the ensemble and I have to say the costumes by Lluc Castells were outstanding. Nothing to fault in this engaging and sometimes hysterically funny show.
David Jobling
Play Ligeti
THE FIRST INTERACTIVE MUSIC WORKSHOP FOR OPERA!
Experience and explore the surreal sound-world of Ligeti's 'opera of the unexpected' Le Grand Macabre first hand with this 'car horns player'.
Listen to the car horns prelude from Le Grand Macabre and take inspiration for your own compositions. Follow suggestions to compose your own unique car horn preludes! Get together with friends and launch your very own car horn orchestra!
Click here to download app
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