Details
As a comedy,
L'Heure Espagnole was a huge success at its premiere in Paris in 1904. Ravel indulged his passion for all things Spanish in this opera, with the intention of 'breathing new life into the Italian opera buffa'. His success in doing so enables the farce to gather hysterical momentum towards the unexpected, if inevitable, conclusion. Concert performance sung in French. Duration 1hr 30mins approx.
Cast/Performers
Sophie Koch (Concepcion),
Johannes Weisser (Ramiro),
Gordon Gietz (Gonzalve),
Christopher Purves (Don Inigo),
Keith Lewis (Torquemada)
Creatives/Company
Music:
Maurice RavelCompany:
Royal Scottish National OrchestraConductor:
Stephane Deneve
