Opera matin茅e - Gounod's Faust
Gounod's Faust with tenor Joseph Calleja in the title role and baritone Bryn Terfel as M茅phistoph茅l猫s. Recorded at the Royal Opera House in 2014, conducted by Maurizio Benini.
Hannah French introduces a recording made in 2014 at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, of Gounod's Faust, once one of the most famous and most performed operas. Based on Goethe's dramatic poem, it's a tale of romance, temptation and tragedy, and the clash between religion and satanic powers. Faust, sung by the Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja, has become bored with life and its limitations, and makes a pact with the Devil, represented by M茅phistoph茅l猫s, baritone Bryn Terfel: the Devil promises that he will satisfy Faust's hedonistic requests in exchange for his soul. Gounod's Faust contains many musical highlights including the Soldiers' Chorus, and Marguerite's stunning Jewel Song - sung tonight by soprano Sonya Yoncheva. The Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Opera House are conducted by Maurizio Benini.
2.00pm
Gounod - Faust, in five acts
Faust ..... Joseph Calleja (Tenor)
M茅phistoph茅l猫s ..... Bryn Terfel (Baritone)
Marguerite ..... Sonya Yoncheva (Soprano)
Valentin ..... Simon Keenlyside (Baritone)
Wagner ..... Jihoon Kim (Bass Baritone)
Si茅bel ..... Renata Pokupic (Mezzo-soprano)
Martha Schwerlein ..... Diana Montague (Mezzo-soprano)
Royal Opera House Orchestra
Royal Opera House Chorus
Maurizio Benini (Conductor)
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