Une Belle Farce 2
Between approximately 1871 and 1914, France experienced a perceived period of relative peace, where conflict settled, and other facets of life and society began to expand and flourish. This time is now known as the Belle Époque, translating to English as the ‘beautiful era.’ But what exactly constituted this beauty?
Can watermelons cure a headache or turn a screw in the poor doom?
The orchestra did a wonderful job at interpreting the complex Britten score. The singing was excellent, especially Michaela Cadwgan as Miss Jessel. I had trouble following the plot, and I realised I should have become familiar with the opera in advance. A problem was The TV set on stage, facing the audience, although vintage-looking, was […]