Na encenação de Robert
Lepage os aspectos de efeito mais espectacular nesta primeira ópera são,
logo na primeira cena, as filhas do Reno suspensas, a nadar e, quando assentam
no fundo do rio e sempre que se movem, provocam a queda de grande quantidade de
pequenas pedras. A terceira cena é também muito bem conseguida, não só a
descida ao Nibelheim como a actuação de Mime e dos Nibelungos a fundirem o
ouro. A transformação de Alberich numa gigantesca serpente e, depois, num sapo,
são vistosas. Finalmente, depois da tempestade, a subida dos deuses ao Walhalla
que aparece como um arco-íris que vai passando no fundo do palco tem grande
impacto visual.
O melhor da noite foi o tenor eslovaco Stefan Margita que interpretou o semideus do fogo Loge. Tem uma voz
sempre audível e afinada, muito melodiosa e agradável. Aparecia envolvido em
luzes que simulavam o fogo e teve um excelente desempenho cénico. Já quando o
vi no Anel de Munique, no mesmo papel, foi igualmente notável. Na actualidade
não deve haver melhor Loge.
Começou bem o Anel de Nova Iorque.
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DAS
RHEINGOLD, Metropolitan Opera, May 2013
Das Rheingold is the prologue in four scenes from the Ring of the Nibelung by R. Wagner.
In Robert Lepage´s staging the most spectacular aspects of this first opera are in the very first scene, the daughters of theRhine suspended, swimming, and when they
settle on the river bottom and whenever they move, they cause the fall of large
amounts of small stones. The third scene is also very well done, not only the
descent to Nibelheim as well as Mime and the Nibelungs merging of the gold.
Alberich's transformation into a giant snake and then into a frog are showy.
Finally, after the storm, the rising of the gods to Walhalla that appears as a
rainbow on the back of the stage has great visual impact.
The soloists were mostly very good.
Das Rheingold is the prologue in four scenes from the Ring of the Nibelung by R. Wagner.
In Robert Lepage´s staging the most spectacular aspects of this first opera are in the very first scene, the daughters of the
The soloists were mostly very good.
The best of
the night was Slovakian tenor Stefan
Margita who played the semi god of fire, Loge. His very melodious and
pleasant voice was always audible and tuned, He appeared wrapped in lights that
simulated fire and performed excellently. When I saw him in the Munich´s Ring
in the same role, he was equally remarkable. At present there should be no
better Loge.
Fricka was interpreted by American mezzo Elizabeth Bishop, replacing Stephanie Blythe. She was OK in the role and offered us a beautiful interpretation. She was strong vocally and artistically compelling. The voice is beautiful, deep and always well projected.
American bass-baritone Richard Paul Fink was the weak link in the night. He interpreted Alberich in a deficient way. We could not hear him well, the voice is small and not nice. He is not a top quality singer to justify a solo role at the Met.
Fricka was interpreted by American mezzo Elizabeth Bishop, replacing Stephanie Blythe. She was OK in the role and offered us a beautiful interpretation. She was strong vocally and artistically compelling. The voice is beautiful, deep and always well projected.
American bass-baritone Richard Paul Fink was the weak link in the night. He interpreted Alberich in a deficient way. We could not hear him well, the voice is small and not nice. He is not a top quality singer to justify a solo role at the Met.
Wotan was
interpreted by American bass-baritone Greer
Grimsley. He was good, the voice is very respectable, ever heard above the
orchestra and he was credible onstage.
Also remarkable was the quality of interpretation of Freia by American soprano Wendy Bryn Harmer that in the top notes, was secure and did not shout.
The two giants, Fasolt and Fafner, were interpreted by German basses Franz-Josef Selig and Hans-Peter König and they were two of the best singers of the night. Powerful voices, imposing bass notes and good stage presence.
If Richard Cox´s Froh was very weak, deserve positive remarks the American mezzo Meredith Arwady that was a powerful Erda, the American tenor Robert Brubaker who left an excellent impression as Mime and American baritone Dwayne Croft as Donner. The three daughters of theRhine were also very good, Dísella Lárusdóttir (Woglinde), Jennifer Johnson Cano (Wellgunde) and Renée Tatum (Flossilde).
Also remarkable was the quality of interpretation of Freia by American soprano Wendy Bryn Harmer that in the top notes, was secure and did not shout.
The two giants, Fasolt and Fafner, were interpreted by German basses Franz-Josef Selig and Hans-Peter König and they were two of the best singers of the night. Powerful voices, imposing bass notes and good stage presence.
If Richard Cox´s Froh was very weak, deserve positive remarks the American mezzo Meredith Arwady that was a powerful Erda, the American tenor Robert Brubaker who left an excellent impression as Mime and American baritone Dwayne Croft as Donner. The three daughters of the
The Met’s
Ring had a good start.
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