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This seems, well, a little selective, being focused exclusively on 19C Italian Opera and Mozart. I think it's entirely possible not to particularly like these w
by klelatti 2y ago
This seems, well, a little selective, being focused exclusively on 19C Italian Opera and Mozart. I think it's entirely possible not to particularly like these works, whilst enjoying operas by other composers.
My starting point in opera was Janáček. The Cunning Little Vixen and Jenufa, for example, are both stunning works, musically and dramatically, and sound entirely different from the operas mentioned in this piece. The recordings by Charles Mackerras are unbeatable.
But if you don't enjoy Janáček then try someone else's work as you never know what you might like!
- jeremiahbuckley 2y agoThank you for this. Definitely interested in Janáček but I’d forgotten about him. I liked some of the Moravian Folk Songs, particularly the one named The Bench (the numbering seems to be confused JW V/2 No. 3 on some recordings?)
- klelatti 2y agoYou're welcome. The whole of Janáček's music is influenced by the Czech language and folk songs. Warning that Jenufa can get a bit intense though! Thank you for mentioning the Moravian Folk Songs - added to my playlist now.