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Werther by Massenet

Werther's music counts as some of the most gorgeously romantic ever written. This live recording of 22 March 2019 is available until 27th April 2019.

"Pure pleasure" - Klassisk Musikk
"Warmly recommended" - Bergensavisen
"An elegant and floating production" - Bergens Tidende

Bergen National Opera's new production is directed and designed by the acclaimed Antony McDonald. The Lithuanian tenor Edgaras Montvidas sings the title role of Werther, a role regarded as one of the most poetic and expressive tenor roles in the French repertoire. Montvidas was in 2009 awarded the prestigeous Theatre Award ‘The Gold Cross of the Stage’ for his sensitive interpretation of the tragic poet. Cardiff Singer of the World 2017 competition winner Catriona Morison makes her Scandinavian debut as Charlotte.

With star singers in all roles and Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra under direction of Frédéric Chaslin.


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The Magic Flute / Trailer

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Carmen - trailer

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Easter Hymn from Cavalleria rusticana

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La clemenza di Tito: S'altro che lagrime

Soprano Beate Mordal sings Servilia's aria "S'altro che lagrime" from the opera "La clemenza di Tito" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). With Ivar Anton Waagaard on piano.

Beate Mordal sings the role of Servilia in Bergen National Opera's new production of La clemenza di Tito sprimg 2020. (Update: This production was due to the Covid 19-situation postponed to spring 2021, where Mordal sung the role as Vitellia.)

Recorded in Østre Aker Church (2019).
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