Dear Mia,
Yes i agree on your words. The reason why i went to this opera was because
the orkestra was Concerto Copenhagen, wich makes historical music. They go
as far as standing up all the time while all the music is played, because
this is what they did back then, and the opera was a 3 hours long
performance.
I go each time they play, because they are my favourite orkestra, last i
went it was with Haendels Julius Ceasar, with Andreas Scholl as contra
tenor.
They also play copies of old instruments.
Bjarne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mia Dappert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 7:16 PM
Subject: [h-cost] Re: opera
And not only do you have to consider the costumes and the direction of the
production, with opera and any other "Period Music", You have to consider
whether it is one with period instruments and sensibilities, or if it is
done with a modern orchestra. (and vocal talents...were there castrati or
at least male altos singing some of the parts?) There are some groups
that head in this direction, and the sound is very different. Modern
music is often times very different from the intent of the composer.
And thanks for some of the DVD suggestions
18th c Mia in Charlotte, formerly Baroque Mia from the University of MD
Chorus, who was lucky enough to sing with some male altos and instruments
from the Smithsonian instution and Barouge performance artists from many
places at the Handel festival
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