DVD Video, Langgaard, R (composer)
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Rued Langgaard: Antikrist
Thomas Lehman (Lucifer), Jonas Grundner-Culemann (The Voice of God), Irene Roberts (The Air of Mystery), Valeriia Savinskaia (The Echo of The Air of Mystery), Clemens Bieber (The Mouth Speaking Great Words), Maire Therese Carmack (Despondency), Flurina Stucki (The Great Whore), AJ Glueckert (The...
Visually, the result is outstanding, an almost non-stop use of choreography practically turning the piece into an opera-ballet. Stephan Zilias conducts a memorable performance. —
Awards:
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International Opera Awards, 2024, Shortlisted - Complete Recording
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BBC Music Magazine, October 2024, Opera & Stage Choice
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International Classical Music Awards, 2025, Nominated - Video Opera
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Langgaard, R: Antikrist
Sten Byriel (bass), Anne Margrethe Dah (soprano), Poul Elming (tenor) & Helene Gjerris (soprano)
Danish National Symphony Orchestra and Choir, Thomas Dausgaard
…the opera is not without its problems. Staffan Holm's solution is simple but effective, with a staging, set in the beautiful Ridehuset (Riding School) in Copenhagen, treating the opera as... —
Awards:
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Gramophone Magazine, December 2005, DVD of the Month
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