Michael Hendrick takes his role very seriously, as he did in the prologue. His Bacchus, whose high notes are secure and well projected, gains in beauty what it loses in vocal characterization. These reserves, however, fall when, in the ecstatic final duet, Hendrick and Shaguch reach a precise and sincere interpretation which shows the depth of metamorphosis, new beginning that gives life to life.

Even if the rich mezzo Daniele Leblanc loses some of its fullness in the treble and the transformation taking place in it called more emotion, one is captivated by the beauty of tone.John Fanning and Peter Blanchet camp very satisfactorily the Masters of the game But it is the act that gives us the most exciting moments. Marisa Shagush, we note the ease of a generous voice especially in the upper midrange and high tessitura of the role. By cons, she struggles to make it audible in the lower midrange and bass. Michael Hendrick takes his role very seriously, as it did in the prologue. His Bacchus, whose frequencies are safe and well designed, gains in beauty what it loses in vocal characterization. However, when these reserves fall, the ecstatic final duet, and Hendrick Shaguch reach an accuracy and sincerity of interpretation which show the depth of metamorphosis, new beginning that gives life to life.

The four actors, just like the three nymphs, deliver a high performance flight. Again, Aaron St. Clair Nicholson shines in a role with its measurement. Its full of finesse the Harlequin is at his best in the song he sings short for Ariadne. It is also worth noting the strong vocal performance by Marc Belleau Truffaldino. This singer has a promising career ahead of him that he be monitored. The perfection of execution of ethereal singing nymphs heard from the call of Bacchus and culminating at the end of the love duet of Ariadne and Bacchus contributes greatly to enhance the atmosphere of enchantment prevails in this supreme moment .

The direction of Jacques Lacombe, vivid, elegiac, glowing, magnifies the splendours of this rich orchestral score. His reading of the work reveals details of unparalleled beauty, reveals the play of light and shade which the partition is full and we can only admire the commitment, exceptional musicians. This is one of the great leaders of opera today is that we ever heard and with whom, in truth, Strauss’s music underwent a veritable transfiguration. The miracle of the evening, if one is in the orchestra he resides.

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by Réal Boucher

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