The Most Eloquent
Musical Indictment
of Government Bureaucracy
Ever Written
To This We’ve Come
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| Gian Carlo Menotti c. 1949 |
Friday, March 28, 2014
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I wonderful indictment, no doubt. I prefer Laibach's approach, though. It's a little "scarier".
ReplyDeleteNot being an opera aficionado, I had to look up The Consul. The anguish in this aria (correct term?) is palpable.
ReplyDeleteIt's a little easier to contrast and compare and expose the dangers inherent in present-day culture (contrast the possible illustrations between two renditions of the same music shown at the link).
ReplyDeleteNo one is likely going to confuse "the Consul" with an episode of "The West Wing".
They should try "comedic" opera... ala Terry Gilliam's Brazil. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt saddens me to see how few appreciate neither the profundity and transformative power of this work nor the sensitivity and vocal splendor of the uniquely-American lyric-dramatic soprano, Eileen Farrell. Both should leave an indelible impression while inspiring awe and wonderment with their humbling effect.
ReplyDeleteMilton Krass said
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous singing. Fantastic.