How do you solve a problem like Medea?
I was puzzled by my initial exposure to the Medea of Aribert Reimann, a work of 2010.
Adrian Eröd
11 pieces since 2009 — in 7 roles, at 5 companies, most often at Wiener Staatsoper.
11
pieces
7
roles
5
companies
18
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2 pieces as Jason — stats above show all coverage for Adrian Eröd.
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The Reimann for the job
In 2006, Aribert Reimann was offered a commission to create a new work for Vienna State Opera. After initial hesitation—”The creative process can sometimes be rather a struggle and isn’t necessarily a pleasant experience”—he went to work. After a flirtation with a Camus drama, he settled on Franz Grillparzer’s version of Medea as his subject […]
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I’ll take the fall
The days are getting shorter, but you can keep the prattle going this fall’s Talk of the Town! You will, you can, you must join in the discussion about: Great mezzo soprano performances (October),
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