Richard Margison

Inspired by one of the twentieth century's greatest novels, composer Lorin Maazel evokes Orwell's totalitarian nightmare, where "Big Brother" is always watching, and those guilty of "thoughtcrime" are condemned to face their worst fears in the infamous "Room 101". Filmed during world premiere performances of Robert Lepage's spectacular and psychologically gripping Royal Opera production and conducted by the composer, an international cast brings George Orwell's dark vision to shattering operatic life.

Attrazione d'Amore is a touching illustration of the unique relation that has developed between the Conductor Riccardo Chailly and his famous Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Voyage to Cythera navigates through wonderful musical quotes made of performances conducted by Berio, rehearsals, archival documents and interviews featuring Riccardo Chailly and Louis Andriessen.

La production pleine d'esprit d'Elijah Moshinsky trace habilement la ligne entre l'humour léger et les fondements philosophiques profonds de l'opéra de Strauss et Hofmannsthal, magistralement dirigé ici par le directeur musical du Met James Levine. Deborah Voigt joue le rôle d'Ariane, l'héroïne mythique abandonnée sur l'île de Naxos par son amant, et Richard Margison est Bacchus, le jeune dieu qui finit par l'emmener dans une nouvelle vie. La spectaculaire Natalie Dessay dans le rôle de Zerbinetta dirige la troupe de comédiens qui tentent en vain de remonter le moral d'Ariane. Susanne Mentzer est ravissante en tant que jeune compositrice de l'opéra-dans-l'opéra, et Wolfgang Brendel chante le Music Master.

Tosca, features an outstanding cast, including Catherine Malfitano in the title role, Bryn Terfel as Scarpia (his role debut), and Richard Margison as Cavaradossi. The visually spectacular staging by Nikolaus Lehnhoff brings the world of James Bond to Puccini's operatic thriller. Modern yet sinister sets and costumes create a fresh and at times horrifying interpretation, a bold departure from traditional stagings, of this classic work. Riccardo Chailly conducts the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and the chorus of The Netherlands Opera.