Porgy and Bess at ENO: Gershwin's music the winner

Par David Karlin, 12 octobre 2018

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“We believe utterly that such a man can be a paragon of constancy and resolve”

Critique faite à The London Coliseum, Londres, le 11 octobre 2018

Gershwin, Porgy and Bess

English National Opera

John Wilson, Direction

James Robinson, Mise en scène

Michael Yeargan, Décors

Catherine Zuber, Costumes

Eric Greene, Porgy

Nicole Cabell, Bess

Nmon Ford, Crown

Latonia Moore, Serena

Nadine Benjamin, Clara

Tichina Vaughn, Maria

Donovan Singletary, Jake

Frederick Ballentine, Sportin’ Life

Rheinaldt Tshepo Moagi, Mingo

Chaz'men Williams-Ali, Robbins, Crab man

Byron Jackson, Frazier

Sarah-Jane Lewis, Annie

Nozuko Teto, Strawberry woman

Njabulo Madlala, Jim

Whitaker Mills, Undertaker

Thando Mjandana, Nelson

English National Opera Orchestra

Porgy and Bess Ensemble

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David Karlin

David is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.

With John Wilson, Gershwin's music is the winner at ENO's Porgy and Bess