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Two opposing Rites: Eschenbach conducts the Spanish National Orchestra

By Fernando Remiro, 06 December 2015
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Reviewed at Auditorio Nacional de Música, Madrid on 4 December 2015
Programme
Wagner, Tristan and Isolde: Prelude to Act 1
Wagner, Tristan und Isolde: Marke's Monologue
Wagner, Die Walküre: Wotan's Farewell, "Leb Wohl,du Kühnes"
Wagner, Die Walküre: Magic Fire Music
Stravinsky, Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring)
Performers
Matthias Goerne, Baritone
Christoph Eschenbach, Conductor
Orquesta Nacional de España
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Fernando Remiro
Fernando Remiro
Fernando studied history and political science. He is passionate about opera and lied, a devoted fan of Benjamin Britten, and a lover of challenging stage productions. He wrote opera reviews for the Spanish musical magazine Ritmo and tweets about opera at @operatweets.