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SULLIVAN, A.: Ivanhoe [Opera] (Lloyd-Jones)

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SULLIVAN, A.: Ivanhoe [Opera] (Lloyd-Jones)

Composer(s):Sullivan, Arthur
Artist(s)
Period(s) Romantic
Genre Classical Music
Category Opera
Catalogue CHAN10578-80
Label Chandos
Quality   320kbps
Album Price
 
MP3
USD 29.97
 

 

   



Touching on greatness
Review By haymant,April 2010

As a fan of the G&S operas for over 35 years, I have waited for someone to record Sullivan's 'opus magnus', Ivanhoe. And this recording doesn't disappoint. The orchestra and conductor are in fine form with strong playing and good tempi. The women fare better than the men on this recording, with Geraldine McGreevy and Catherine Wyn-Rogers worth special mention. At times the solo men's tone can be a little 'rough'. The chorus sings well and their contribution should not be dismissed in making this such a good listen.

There are, for me, sections of wonderful music such as the Templars chorus, 'Fremeure principes'. The duets, especially those with Rebecca, are wonderful. My only quibble is the Act 3 finale which doesn't quite work dramatically.

The problem with more....
On for Saint George!
Review By JD88992,March 2010

Though it was the lighter music of the Savoy operettas that made him famous (and rich), Sir Arthur Sullivan longed to make his mark as a serious composer. In 1890 he was given the chance to compose a grand opera in English, based on 'Ivanhoe,' Scott's popular novel of chivalry. It ran for 155 consecutive performances, was given five more times afterwards, then basically vanished from the stage; this is the first professional recording of the entire work. The text isn't any great shakes--Julian Sturgis was no W.S. Gilbert--but much of the music is well worth the wait. Freed from the restrictions of the singing actors and small pit band he normally wrote for, Sullivan gives his lyrical side full rein. While he tried to move away from his usual "numbers opera" style, and largely succeeds, more....






 

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