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Title: a unique & wonderful work!
Review: I played this to an opera club I belong to. Reactions predictably were mixed. The majority seemed to find it at least interesting, even intriguing. About 1/3 (my guesstimate) were as spellbound as me. A few hollered in protest or walked out - a good sign that here is something to get your teeth (not exactly, let's say your mind & heart) into.The music is top Messiaen. I have no idea how to describe it, it's so extraordinarily inventive, moving & unlike anything else. For me it is a work of heart & mind & I suppose I should add the obvious: soul.But one doesn't have to be religious (I am far from that!) to appreciate % love this work. The story is dramatic but there is humor too. The performers are just fine; Gilfry is a wonder in every aspect of this, I imagine, difficult role. - I could quibble about the scenery, but it works well enough. Besides I am not one who goes to operas for the sets & costumes.Give yourself an expeience likely to be unique.
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