Tag Archives: Karen Cargill

Shadows among the organ pipes: an enigmatic Pelléas et Mélisande on location in Glyndebourne

Debussy: Pelléas et Mélisande *** Glyndebourne, 30th June 2018 Claude Debussy was no stranger to Sussex. In 1905, he corrected the proofs of La Mer while staying at the Grand Hotel, Eastbourne. But did he ever make it to Lewes or call … Continue reading

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Rattle leads the LSO on a thrilling ride into the abyss

Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust **** Barbican Hall, 19th September 2017 “Diff! Diff! Belzébuth, Belphégor, Astaroth, Méphisto!” Once the hissing demons had greeted Méphistophélès, Faust’s soul successfully delivered after their Ride into the Abyss, calm was restored to the Barbican … Continue reading

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