‘prisoner of the state’ Review: Stripping Away the Story

The New York Philharmonic presents a remake of Beethoven’s sole opera, 'Fidelio,' with entirely new music, and the result is a gloomy production leached of the original’s passion

With “prisoner of the state,” given its world premiere last week by the New York Philharmonic, composer David Lang remakes Beethoven’s sole opera, “Fidelio,” with

entirely new music. His version strips away not only the awkward comic elements and secondary love stories of the original, but also rejects both its central narrative...

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

WSJ /  🏆 98. in US

Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Review: Ojai Music Festival witnesses Barbara Hannigan, Wonder Woman in WonderlandOjai Music Festival's music director Barbara Hannigan completes an ironwoman musical triathlon of exacting singing, vital conducting and inspiring mentor.
Read more »

Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’: Appeals Court to Review Lawsuit DecisionEleven-judge panel will rehear copyright case involving 1971 ‘Led Zeppelin IV’ track, Spirit’s “Taurus”
Read more »

Film Review: ‘Ice on Fire’Twelve years ago, Leonardo DiCaprio teamed up with Leila Conners to blast an environmental wake-up call to the world with “The 11th Hour,” warning of the dire consequences of unchecked climate chan…
Read more »

‘City on a Hill’ Review: Boston-Set Crime Drama Runs on Wicked-Good ActingKevin Bacon and Aldis Hodge anchor a solid cast in ‘City on a Hill,’ the new Showtime series produced by — who else? — Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Read Alan Sepinwall's review
Read more »

Review: At Bulgarini in Altadena, a gelato master tries his hand at pastaFor piescarcega, Leo Bulgarini’s handmade pasta and artisanal gelato-filled “Chef’s Table” dinner is “perhaps the most pleasantly eccentric meal in this corner of Greater Los Angeles.”
Read more »

https://ew.com/Entertainment Weekly has all the latest news about TV shows, movies, and music, as well as exclusive behind the scenes content from the entertainment industry.
Read more »