Birtwistle: The Minotaur (ROH)
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Uploaded by opusarte on Sep 17, 2008
This world premiere of a gripping new work by composer Harrison Birtwistle and librettist David Harsent, commissioned by The Royal Opera, brings the monstrous, Greek mythological character to the stage. The Minotaur, part man, part beast, trapped in his labyrinth and constrained by his bloodthirsty role there, longs to discover his true identity and his own voice. Athens must pay a blood sacrifice to Crete and among the innocents is Theseus, who has come to challenge the violent Minotaur, but who also attracts the attention of Ariadne, half-sister and keeper of the monster; it is with her help he succeeds.
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In Who's Who, Harrison Birtwistle lists his recreations as "Alienation" and "Standing at bus stops shouting at the passengers".
fremsley001 1 year ago 2
Perhaps ALIEN (you know, that stupid thing without eyes who bursts out of people's chests) should be made into an opera too, with the alien voicing his evil intentions in a rich baritone while Lt Ripley comments nearby in a nice soprano. :P
S1587915G 1 year ago
I prefer Half Man Half Biscuit.
fremsley001 1 year ago
the ultimate pop video. if only the cretins who run the media and try to keep you stupid knew it
showboatingbastard 2 years ago
Thats a very impressive minotaur mask.
gopherdude 2 years ago
It's actually a fake pidgeon, more because Ariadne actually has to kill the bird a few minutes after this portion than it is economy. I just watched the whole opera; interesting treatment.
HerrWozzeck 2 years ago
at 1:17, re: the bird with big tits who can sing a bit holding the pigeon......that's one well trained pigeon
InveterateCrier 2 years ago
I see you're stalking me, Herr Wozzeck, with your thumbs-down wotzit.
Don't you think freedom to speak your mind is far more important than whether Birtwhistle does or does not know his arse from his elbow as far as music is concerned?
NonInflatable 2 years ago
Sarcasm is not appreciated.
HerrWozzeck 2 years ago
Of course, I see it clearly now.
The emperor is wearing a coat of the finest imaginable material......
NonInflatable 2 years ago