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| Composer | Poulenc, Francis (1899-1963) |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Year | 1956 |
| Work type | Opera / Oratorio |
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Frankfurt am MainDialogues des Carmélites
Poulenc: Dialogues des Carmélites
Giedrė Šlekytė; Claus Guth; Oper Frankfurt; Martina Segna; Anna Sofie Tuma; Olaf Winter; Opera Frankfurt Orchestra
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An ambitious update of Dialogues of the Carmelites in Prague
Barbora Horáková’s new staging of Poulenc’s historic tragedy hits hard at the Prague State Opera, but it never quite reaches its goal.
Barrie Kosky delivers a devastating Carmélites at Glyndebourne
Brought to life by some sensational singing from a strong cast, Kosky's staging delivers repeated emotional punches.
Mass appeal: Poulenc's Dialogues des Carmélites revived at the Met
John Dexter's production, now among the longest-serving in the company's repertory, remains a marvel of simple, effective storytelling.
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