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Ep. 87 Pelléas et Mélisande by Debussy
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Length:
119 minutes
Released:
Mar 17, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
A beautiful young woman with long golden hair; a charming young prince who lives in a castle in the fantastic land of Allemonde… While these may be the ingredients for a classic fairy-tale, this story subverts all expectations. First performed in the opening decade of the twentieth century, Pelléas et Mélisande is the only opera ever completed by the famed composer Claude Debussy. Based on a symbolist play, Pelléas et Mélisande marked the debut of a new kind of story-telling... and a new kind of opera. The characters may not live “happily ever after,” but this opera is unmissable, not least for Debussy’s unique and exquisite music.
Hosted by Pat and Kathleen Van De Wille
Hosted by Pat and Kathleen Van De Wille
Released:
Mar 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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