Desert fox
Karol Szymanowski’s 1926 King Roger was the sleeper hit of SFO’s season, not so much for its weird, mystical theme and feeble libretto but because the music is powerfully effective.
6 pieces since 2012 — in 4 roles, at 4 companies, most often at Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra.
1 piece as Paolo Erisso — stats above show all coverage for Bruce Sledge.
View allKarol Szymanowski’s 1926 King Roger was the sleeper hit of SFO’s season, not so much for its weird, mystical theme and feeble libretto but because the music is powerfully effective.
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