A heroic performance of Siegfried at the Edinburgh Festival

By David Smythe, 10 August 2018

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“O’Neill proved he had the vocal stamina for Siegfried, his voice as steely as the sword he forged”

Reviewed at Usher Hall, Edinburgh on 8 August 2018

Wagner, Siegfried (Concert performance)

Sir Mark Elder, Conductor

Simon O'Neill, Siegfried

Gerhard Siegel, Mime

Iain Paterson, Der Wanderer

Samuel Youn, Alberich

Clive Bayley, Fafner

Anna Larsson, Erda

Christine Goerke, Brünnhilde

Danae Kontora, Waldvogel (the woodbird)

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David Smythe

David the farmer was drawn into music through choirs, orchestras, taking part in and directing 'serious' opera as a student. Passionate about live classical music, particularly chamber opera, unusual pieces and events and giving the next generation the tools to engage with the classical world.

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