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| Composer | Poulenc, Francis (1899-1963) |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Year | 1947 |
| Work type | Opera / Oratorio |
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Bright, bold, barking: Les Mamelles de Tirésias at Glyndebourne
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With Laurent Pelly directing, a very French evening sees a veritable feat of singing from Stéphanie d'Oustrac in La Voix humaine, followed by riotous surrealism in Les Mamelles de Tirésias.
Stylish, witty double bill at RCS
Commedia dell'arte and zany surrealism: RCS opera school pulls off a highly amusing double bill of Gianni Schicchi and Les Mamelles de Tirésias with style.
Poulenc and Chabrier get an eccentric outing
Stephen Unwin's straight direction and some talented young singers from the Royal Academy of Music Opera school made these two works a real treat.