Caravaggio.

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I just found this preview to Caravaggio...

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Voila what is called: " make the pressure rise "

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rikkapijemy,
yes, and this critic is not convinced he is going to manage the role (if I got that right). But as she also mentions his "angel's voice" again she perhaps just missed his development during the past years...and she surely doesn't know the Dalbavie Sonnets, where he sometimes sounds like an alien, frightening and fascinating at the same time. As far as I know he is able to give his voice every emotional colour, so why shouldn't he be able to play the role of a depressed, choleric, genius man ? Torn and tormented, even mad somehow. I'm eager so see and hear it. I'm sure he is going to shock me again.

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It seems to me the critique has read and heard material given to her by the composer, and now is referring to the music as a bit "contorsionée", that is: very difficult lines, I guess, especially if it is contrapuntal?
I don´t understand what she is trying to convey about the other opera. Maybe PhJ wanted to sing in that but then didn´t find time? So nice if someone is able to really say what they are trying to say...

P has to prove nothing more.
s During interviews, he said to have accepted the role of Caravaggio because he wanted to play other thing than eternal kind, the ideal son-in-law. He knows perfectly his limits. Then let us make he trust.

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I fear that Caravaggio from Suzanne Giraud will be heavy.
May much blood — tragedy — darkness — I hope not to much "black".

The live of Caravaggio is colourful too.
Paintings are the mirrow of the soul.
You will also find light, innocence, joke, ironie in the paintings of Caravaggio.

The balance of tragedy and happiness is a difficult challenge to represent.
The interaction between both design variants will be exciting.

To be successfull, the audience will need emotion in the dark moments...
but also "fresh air" to have a moment of recovery.

... and ... Very Happy

Exciting.

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Astarto,
to say what you mean implies to know what you are talking about... in case of this critic, I'm not convinced. Calling Philippe's voice "artificial, but caressing, sometimes mannered" Ouch. "The voice won't be covered by the orchestra" Oooh, what a threatening imagination! He will be heard, clear, tragic, sharp, perhaps shocking, but we will hear him. (That's why I go there....just let go, Philippe!!) Sorry, PJ. It had to be said.

rikkapijemy,
you're right. And there are much more facets inside this man. He'll do a great job.

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Spoiler:

Thanks Joanna! I'm longing for being there!

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Duffy, I couldn´t agree more. But I hope she was referring just to Giraud´s composition and the role of Caravaggio with the word "mannered"; otherwise it would really show that she is not competent to write about PhJ.

Duffy, Astarto, Joanna et al, what I understood from the program it will be a version concerte not fully staged, right? think

I cannot imagine how they will represent such a visual feast for the senses as Caravaggio without all the props, but of course there are colors in the voices too.
Thanks for the information and previews!!! Unfortunately in the US they do not pay too much attention so I am dependent on your comments! sad

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tuffy942
I fear they don't even pay attention to it in Paris....it seems as if there is still a focus on the capital in France, I thought that might have changed nowadays.
Up to now I don't know how they'll do it, perhaps like Faramondo with projections?

Duffy
Thanks for keeping us informed though...these projects are what keeps music alive and current! give rose

Anyone know if this will be in French or Italian?

I guess it would be in French, but it is a good question, in fact!

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If I understood PhJ correctly, it is in French.

It will be hard to follow the argument, at least for me! I've just got "Le course à l'abisme", so I hope I can manage to read it before the opera!

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The action of "Caravaggio" should focus on his later years only.
The characters in the opera by Giraud appears near the end of the novel by Fernández, unless the composer has changed history.
But none of this is important because FELIPE SING! Laughing

And that means he will transform the opera into something of his, and Giraud and Fernandez are just the pretext. I'm sure. yes

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In December at the Masterclass in Metz, I asked PJ which language he will sing.
He said he sings in French. It is problem because I don't understand French.
Only I can do is preparing to learn about the life of Caravaggio. It is not light.
I saw two paintings in Paris with my husband and it was heavy.
At Hulencourt on 8 march.2012, he said he is still preparing the Opera Caravvagio.
It must be surprise for us. That is why this is so interesting. smile

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peacefulworld,
did you already watch that?

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A interesting docu by the BBC. It will be rather tough I expect.... affraid

Also for the audience...

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Derek Jarman shot the fine film "Caravaggio" once (1986) with Nigel Terry and Tilda Swinton.
But this film is not biopic wink

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Duffy,

Thank you. smile

I have already watched this and film(1986) last year.
Yes, it is tough and heavy.
But I am going to see the documentary again for preparation of the opera.

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Kelalla
"La course a l´abîme ¨ is not a biography, is a novel, Dominique Fernandez's vision is of Caravaggio.
And in this novel the painter is not a villain or a criminal. is above all a man puzzling.
For Caravaggio died violently means to live the love story more intense and deep between the murderer and the victim and that is your desire from the first to the last page of the novel. Being killed = the most extraordinary love story. Everything revolves around this idea.
It is a difficult character, but not a bad man (Felipe has already sung a perfect evil in "Líncoronazione di Poppea").

Who understands a little French (but I think that a good online translator will do), I recommend this beautiful blog
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Please note that begins with the last page from bottom to top

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There exist also an very uncommon book " Il colore del sole" by Andrea Camilleri, an Caravaggio - novel, really interesting . It´s an crime story , apparently based on some " real" memoirs by Caravaggio himself. An exciting sight by " himself" on his work, his feeling for the colours and choice of models for his great pictures....

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Thanks rikkapijemy, very nice blog of Alain Barré.
There are many biographies of Caravaggio and some are very interesting, but the opera is based on the last part of "La course a l´abîme" and the character has the characteristics that has given the author.
To understand the libretto of the opera, it's best to read this novel.

To Rosamunda
You're right my dear
I have read the novel and I intend to read it again before seeing the opera.
I found the blog interesting because it puts Caravaggio in the context of the time, it's just fun to know more

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Rosamunda wrote:: Kelalla
"La course a l´abîme ¨ is not a biography, is a novel, Dominique Fernandez's vision is of Caravaggio...

The film of Jarman hasn't relation to Fernandez. It's the great movie about an Artist and a Person in any time.

Who will be in Metz?

I hope I will be there. Are you going to wear the green ribbon?

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Great, Pilarddcc! I hope that many of us will be there. It is a lot of hard work for PhJ to learn this role, which is extremely difficult, as he told me when I met him in Neumarkt. So it will be great for him if there are many people in the audience who really appreciate the music and his work. The same probably goes for the other singers. And of course for the composer, who put years of intense focus, imagination and effort into this work. And unfortunately we don´t know whether it will ever be repeated. It is so difficult these days for everything that is not mainstream. So I think it is wonderful of each of you who will support all this by going to Metz!

You are right, Astarto
Many are supporters of P better this will be
And why not with a Green Ribbon?
I admit I don't know the music contemporary and if I go to Metz is mainly to support P.
He is in danger and I am sure that French critics will feast on...

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rikkapijemy,

I think it´s just splendid of you and some others here to travel to Metz mainly to support PhJ! And I am sure he will really appreciate this very much. You are right, PhJ meanwhile is so famous that some critics just love to write negative reviews about him for no reason at all except that they can do it and feel more important when they criticise a famous musician.

The problem is that there are always some people who believe what they read. And I guess this opera will not exactly be easy listening, so - if there is an enthusiastic crowd clapping and cheering for the opera, that will undoubtedly be helpful. Now I really wish I could go...

Artarto: I've never thought that before. I want to go because I want to see him as Caravaggio but you're right maybe we should be more enthousiastic as ever!! I think we can actually let us go a little wild, at least for me it comes easily with Philippe blush

So, everybody: happy

In addition, for once I find the price of place is democratic
This will offset the cost of fuel for the trip!!!! But believe me, it 's without regret

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Pilarddcc, if I can finally go to "Caravaggio", do not hesitate a moment of my savagery!

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I'm thinking to give her a HUGE bouquet of red roses with verses in Metz, but through a messenger, yes!

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Hi, rikkapijemy,

I will be on 8th in Metz with 8 more PJ admirers.
Out of 9, I am only one who do not understand French, however I will sure enjoy it
I was waiting this concert since three years ago.

PJ sings not only barok music but also challenges other field of music.
Not only he has a nice character but also he has a guts which I like and I respect. smile

Hello peacefulworld

I'd love to be yours on the 8, but it 's Easter and I can not sacrifice my family for my passion I want also see the children to hunt Easter eggs
I am already very happy that my husband accompanies me in Metz on the 6

I already know I less nervous for P, it is a great chalenge for him.
And from what I saw when I talked to him, he seems to love it

Take lots of fun at this concert

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'Philippe Jaroussky en clair-obscur'

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In the end, I could not go to Metz. Helàs, helàs, helàs!! cry

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I have an entry for "Caravaggio", for the day 8 and I can not go.
If anyone wants this ticket (front), you can send me a message and I will give the number to collect it at the box office. wink

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après l'avoir entendu hier soir je pense en effet que les réactions vont être nombreuses et bien différentes, moi la baroqueuse, je ne me suis pas ennuyée, c'est très difficile pour Philippe toujours dans les aigus et le parlé chanté, on est pris par l'histoire de ce grand personnage qu'on a envie d'approfondir ensuite d'ailleurs, formidable travail de cet orchestre de ces solistes choeur, chef et compositeur!! bravo
pour un coup d'essai dans le contemporain , ce n'est pas mal. Philippe a au moins le mérite d'initier nos oreilles sélectives à la musique contemporaine et il réussit pas mal

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Chère Maryvonne:
Si vous voulez connaître un peu plus de Caravaggio, vous pouvez lire beaucoup de biographies et de tas de ètudes sur lui.
“La course à l´abîme” n´est pas la meilleure façon de connaître ce peintre si complexe. Les premières chapitres promesse quelque chose que, en avant, n´est pas accomplie, et tout le reste devient très superficiel . C´est mon opinión.

Felipe il mèrite quelque chose beaucoup, beaucoup, beaucoup de mieux.
Pardon pour mon français (mon english c´est encore pire!)

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what's for you the best book about Caravaggio?

I was there also and my culture is purely classic.
Caravaggio's paintings have always affected me and I had read "La course à l'abbîme " from Fernandez which I think is very important in understanding the opera
During the representation I found myself thinking that this music suited to a character if borrowing duality.
Music, I would have supported even more mixed linear least
We knew that Philippe is a very good actor; here even if it's a concert version, he excels and then what technical work, we say in French "he released his guts", .. away from the man we know sometimes reserverd.
We can not say it's beautiful; my ears were bruised a few times but how else to enter a character as tormented as Caravaggio
Anyway, I take you my hat off sir Jaroussky, both for the delivery technique for making body and soul with Caravaggio time an opera
I ask the question if this opera had written for somebody else it would have had the same success?
In short it was a great experience but lively baroque music

Read a biography is certainly very interesting but do not forget that opera is based on the book of Fernandez - we like it or not.
This is the choice of the composer

I hope we can hear a little bit of this very interesting musical experience....I have no idea what to expect and anything will be very appreciated!!!I have read the book a couple of times some years ago but I still cannot envision it as an opera piece clapping

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As it seems it is a very interesting project, I hope someone who was there will have pity on us and write a bit of a review here. From what I read elsewhere, it seems PhJ´s role was extremely difficult and taxing, very high and at the beginning having to sing loudly over the orchestra. I also heard that there as many large interval jumps in the recitatives. But I wonder about all the rest. There were choirs - does that mean a choir singing, ot ensemble pieces of the solist singers? Everything sounds very interesting. And of course, I would so like to hear whether PhJ seemed happy with it at the curtain call, and how the audience reacted.

Dear All, I'm travelling till mid next week, but I promised a full review! Be patient, please!

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