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| Composer | Bernstein, Leonard (1918-1990) |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Librettist | Lillian Hellman or Richard Wilbur |
| Year | 1956 |
| Work type | Opera / Oratorio |
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GenevaCandide
Bernstein: Candide
Guillaume Tourniaire; Grand Théâtre de Genève; Orchestre de la Suisse Romande; Chorus of the Grand Théâtre de Genève; Michael Porter; Kathryn Lewek
Los AngelesCandide
Bernstein: Candide
Lina González-Granados; Francesca Zambello; LA Opera; James Noone; Jennifer Moeller; Mark McCullough; LA Opera Orchestra
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Is Opera Australia’s Candide really the best of all possible worlds?
Dean Bryant's production of Leonard Bernstein’s operetta leans more towards musical theatre, blending French period costumes with weak attempts at Aussie humour.
The Best of All Possible Satires: Candide sparkles in Vienna
Lydia Steier's new production of Candide is a kaleidoscopic celebration of Leonard Bernstein's varied musical idioms.
Brian Vu and Meredith Arwady shine in Glimmerglass Candide
Glimmerglass Opera Festival’s production of Candide leans heavily on a dry comedic sensibility, which most of the cast execute admirably.
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Bernstein and Rossini provide the glitter and gaiety; Adams and Puccini provide the dark drama; Strauss looks on with pensive irony. It must be summer in Santa Fe again...