|
 |
 |
 |
I-K-O-NTM Opera 2003 Libretto: Danish, (English) Composer: John Frandsen Duration: 3 hours and 20 min. The Last Virtuoso Fire
|
The scientific trilogy :
The Anatomy Opera in 3 parts 1996/97 Libretto: Danish Composer: Lars Klit Duration: 2 hours Systema Naturae Lies and Latin |
|
On Opera
"... We live in a culture that is so much stronger on images and stories than it is on music. If what happens on stage is dull, boring, incoherent, unprofessional or too abstract, it will make absolutely no difference to most audiences how extraordinary or fantastic the music is - they will lose interest and dislike the opera. On the other hand - if what they see on stage, if the story they are told is rivetting, thrilling or in some way strikes a chord in their own lives, there is every chance they will like the music even if it is rather complicated, strange or even "pling-plong...". Read the full essay page updated March 25, 2004 |
|||
