Derek Lee Ragin - Eötvös's Angels In America

A short clip of American countertenor Derek Lee Ragin in Peter Eötvös' opera Angels In America (based on Tony Kushner's play). The performance took place in Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris on 29.11.2004. and was conduced by the composer himself. The baritone is Daniel Belcher and he sings the role Prior Walter while Ragin has several characters in this opera (namely: Belize, Mr Lies, Woman in South Bronx and Angel Africanii). I think this is Mr Lies, althought I am not exactly sure. I haven't watched the entire opera yet and I don't know if I ever will. As a die-hard baroque fan, I have no interest in this particular style and only got this video because of my love of Ragin's voice. :)

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• mezzo
• soprano
• alto
• contralto
• counter
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• contemporary
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• opera

[velochanteuse]

this is Belize, not Mr. Lies.

[lalagonegaga]

Really? I had no idea. Thank you very much for the info. :) I'll correct the text right now.

[kylegreerrocks]

i did billy budd with daniel belcher...i had no idea he did this :)

[kylegreerrocks]

yes, mr lies only appears with the harper character as an extension of her schizophrenia

[deepesttottenham]

Interesting (due to the presence of Mr Derek Lee Ragin).

Thanks for putting this on.

[LordMagros]

Mr. Derek Lee is one of my favorite countertenors, he has a really beautifull voice, but this "music" is really horrible!!!