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Richter

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The 2019 Vienna State Opera "Idomeneo," directed by the genius Kasper Holten, brings together a group of young singers with the intelligent singing of the next generation tenor, Bernard Richter! The drama is vividly portrayed by Netopil's conductor! Mozart was 24 years old when he wrote this monumental masterpiece, projecting the story of the conflict between a father and son in Greek mythology and his own struggle with his father into music. The production is directed by Danish genius Kasper Holten. The stage design by Mia Steensgaard is imaginative, using fragments of old maps, and the world of mythology is expressed concisely and clearly. The title role is sung by Bernard Richter, a native of Switzerland. He has been remarkably active in recent years and is attracting attention as a singer representing a new generation. In this performance, he leads the stage with an overwhelming presence, especially in the aria "The sea in my breast" in Act 2, where the coloratura becomes a natural lament. The Ilaria by Valentina Nafornica is a breathtakingly sung lyrical cantilena, and she and Rachel Frenkel as Idamante expressively sing a love duet. And Irina Lungu as Elettra. In the finale aria, she delivers a breathtaking rendition of Elettra's madness and lamentation.The eloquent orchestra, conducted by Tomasz Netopil, enhances the drama, and the chorus is truly powerful and highly effective. King International