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The Baroque Theatre of C eský Krumlov Castle provides an ideal setting
for one of the most important operas in music history, Christoph
Willibald Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice. Director Ondrej Havelka captures
much more than a stage performance: combining period details with
modern psychological interpretation he chooses a cinematic approach
that literally takes us behind the scenes of this unique venue. Bejun
Mehta, 'arguably the best countertenor in the world today'
(Sueddeutsche Zeitung), lends credibility to the emotions tormenting
Orfeo's heart. As his beloved Euridice, Austrian soprano Eva Liebau
juggles joy and jealousy. Bringing comic relief to the work's dark tone
is Regula Mühlemann as Amore, who cheerily sends mortals zigzagging on
their way to life, love and, maybe, death. Under the baton of baroque
specialist Václav Luks, the splendid soloists are supported by the
Prague orchestra and vocal ensemble Collegium 1704 and Collegium Vocale
1704. This is the perfect new release to celebrate Gluck's 300th
anniversary in 2014! |
