主持人:Lo King Man 盧景文
Each week, tenor Mr. Alex Tam (first Sunday of the month) and veteran opera producer Prof. Lo King-man (rest Sundays of the month) will present you with an opera of their choice. Enjoy!!
每星期,男高音譚天樂先生 ( 每月首星期日 ) 和資深歌劇監製盧景文教授 ( 餘下星期日 ) ,為你精選一套歌劇精品!
Since its premiere in Rome in 1900, Puccini’s ‘Tosca’ has captivated audiences worldwide and remains one of the most frequently performed operas in the repertoire. Similar to ‘Madama Butterfly’, the opera features a female protagonist who tragically takes her own life after losing her beloved. In the final moment, Tosca chooses to fling herself over the edge. The music of ‘Tosca’ was written in a through-composed manner, further departing from the traditional recitative and aria format. The two arias, ‘Vissi d’arte’ and ‘E lucevan le stelle’, sung by Tosca and Cavaradossi respectively, are the highlights of this magnificent opera.
主持人:Lo King Man 盧景文
MASSENET
Manon 150’
Manon Lescaut: Victoria de los Ángeles (soprano)
Le Chevalier des Grieux: Henri Legay (tenor)
Lescaut: Michel Dens (baritone)
Chœurs et Orchestre du Théâtre national de l’Opéra Comique / Pierre Monteux (conductor)
馬斯奈
《曼儂》 150’
曼儂:狄羅斯安卓利斯(女高音)
騎士狄基奧:萊佳(男高音)
雷斯高:丹斯(男中音)
巴黎國家喜歌劇院樂團及合唱團 / 蒙杜(指揮)
Jules Massenet's music is set to a text by Henri Meilhac and Philippe Gille based on Abbe Prévost's novel, 'The Story of Chevaliere des Grieux and Manon Lescaut'. The two young lovers elope to Paris, where Manon succumbs to the temptation of luxurious living as mistress to a rich nobleman. Finally arrested and condemned to deportation, Manon dies on the road to Le Havre in the arms of her beloved chevaliere.
The title role is performed by Spanish soprano Victoria de los Angeles. Des Grieux is sung by French tenor Henri Legay. Pierre Monteux conducts the Chorus and Orchestra of l'Opéra Comique de Paris.