tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245314665139759027.post2622901474774114605..comments2024-01-04T13:56:52.127-05:00Comments on Regie, or Not Regie?: The Second Post: In which the author discusses the purpose of his blogRobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16322512607114908183noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245314665139759027.post-4610459130656460112012-07-17T22:26:03.403-04:002012-07-17T22:26:03.403-04:00Yes, he takes a slow overall approach. Much like h...Yes, he takes a slow overall approach. Much like his Salzburg/Guth Figaro. However, in the long run (pun intended) one gets drawn into the pace of the production. <br /><br />While I enjoy the excerpts on YouTube it IS difficult to get a sense of the whole opera from one number. So please don't let Herr Harnoncourt's tempi deter you. Tito himself (Michael Schade) is pretty insane in this production, and sings beautifully, too.<br /><br />For ultimate speed, I recommend the first complete Tito I ever heard: Julia Varady with John Eliot Gardiner(audio only).<br /> <br />http://youtu.be/vRt46QunKe8 <br /> <br />In addition to the frenetic tempo, I like the way Varady practically screams those high notes. (They are so boring when they are "pretty") She really sounds truly panicked! <br /><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by; I appreciate your comments!Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16322512607114908183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245314665139759027.post-27523404793060244472012-07-17T19:44:59.503-04:002012-07-17T19:44:59.503-04:00Looks like an interesting production but is Harnon...Looks like an interesting production but is Harnoncourt's conducting like that all the way through? zzzzzzzzzzzzzz...............<br /><br />Good luck in your operablogospherical endeavors!strayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109343770835869181noreply@blogger.com