Avec Kein Licht, Philippe Manoury et Nicolas Stemann réinventent l’opéra

By Jean-Marc Piriou, 21 October 2017

Loading, please wait...

See full listing

“un patchwork de fragments jouant sur plusieurs niveaux de compréhension et de langage”

Reviewed at Opéra Comique, Paris on 18 October 2017

Manoury, Kein Licht

Julien Leroy, Conductor

Nicolas Stemann, Director, Set Designer

Marysol Del Castillo, Costume Designer

Sarah Maria Sun, Soprano

Olivia Vermeulen, Mezzo-soprano

Christina Daletska, Mezzo-soprano

Lionel Peintre, Baritone

United Instruments of Lucilin

Katrin Nottrodt, Set Designer

Caroline Peters, Actor

Niels Bormann, Actor

Richard Jones' clunky Samson et Dalila returns to Covent Garden

Dominic Lowe, 13th May

With Aigul Akhmetshina and Seokjong Baek in the title roles, there are reasons to be optimistic, but The Royal Opera's revival of Richard Jones' production is a mixed bag.

***11

Reality television: ENO’s Angel’s Bone in Manchester

Lawrence Dunn, 12th May

Kip Williams and ENO mount an extraordinary new production of Du Yun and Royce Vavrek’s multifaceted opera, with performances of great emotional directness broadcast live on camera.

*****

Sir Thomas Allen’s Figaro for Scottish Opera still entertains

David Smythe, 9th May

A traditional Marriage of Figaro entertains with a strong cast, eye-catching design and lighting, and Amanda Holden’s earthy libretto.

****1

Sasha Cooke brings sharp intelligence to Seattle Opera’s Carmen

Thomas May, 8th May

Sasha Cooke’s thoughtful role debut anchors Paul Curran’s visually and musically alert but dramatically uneven production.

****1

Werther oozes quiet despair in new Canadian Opera Company staging

John Gilks, 7th May

Excellent performances cannot turn a conventional production of Massenet’s Werther into a dramatic experience for the 21st century.

***11

Rossini’s Cenerentola proves great fun in Adelaide

Sandra Bowdler, 7th May

Neil Armfield’s production for State Opera South Australia combines a sparkling night of entertainment with first class musical values.

****1

More reviews...

Jean-Marc Piriou

Diplômé de l’École Centrale Paris et titulaire d’un Doctorat en Biophysique Moléculaire, Jean-Marc occupe différentes fonctions dans le secteur de l’environnement. Passionné de musique depuis l’enfance, il étudie le saxophone, le piano, puis se forme au chant lyrique (ténor). S’il s’intéresse à tous les styles et toutes les formes de musique, l’opéra est sa grande passion.