Emotion, passion and distance

Article Abstract:

Dutch composer Louis Andriessen relishes the combination of passion, emotion and distance in good music. His work is relatively unknown in the UK. However, this may change following the UK premier of his latest work 'Trilogy of the Last Day,' on Aug 26, 1999, at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. He feels that emotions and passions should be used as a driving force for composing passionate music. He emphasizes that 'Trilogy of the Last Day' is not about death, even though the subject is death.

Interview, Composers, Andriessen, Louis

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A magical mystery tour

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Martin Randall Travel is offering a seven-day tour along the Danube river which includes concerts in beautiful settings such as Baroque and Rococo churches and country houses. The tour starts in Passau, where participants join the MS Rousse, which acts as a hotel. There are two lecturers, one an art historian and the other a broadcaster, on board, and all concerts except one are exclusive to the boat passengers.

Analysis, Package tours, Concerts

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Lust, murder and revenge: Emile Zola's novel 'Therese Raquin' still packs a punch, but Tobias Picker's operatic adaptation of the melodrama takes too many liberties

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Dallas Opera has staged the world premiere of Tobias Picker's operatic adaptation of Emile Zola's novel 'Therese Raquin.' Composer and lyricist Gene Scheer has produced a very attractive libretto, while Picker makes confident use of trios, duos and arias. However, the plot has been extensively altered.

United States, Works, Operas, Therese Raquin (Opera), Opera Review, Picker, Tobias, Dallas Opera Company

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