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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0730099606226 Label: Naxos Manufacturer: Naxos Number Of Discs: 2 Publisher: Naxos Release Date: March 09, 1999 Studio: Naxos Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Great DiscoveryI picked up this little known opera by this early 20th Century Polish composer out of curiosity. What a discovery!!! This is a true bargain, a nicely priced recording of a beautiful opera in a fine performance and recording. As soon as I heard the opening chorus I was hooked. This work deserves to be better known and would play well on any major opera stage in the world. This is a lush, exotic, tuneful piece of music. Don't hesititate to shell out the relatively few dollars for this record. ... Read More Rating:  - Exciting performanceAs my comments on the recent Rattle/Hampson recording of this opera have indicated, I have been delighted by the discovery of "King Roger," an opera I had not heard before a few weeks ago. I was curious to hear another performance, and so acquired this recording and have only increased my enthusiasm for the work. This performance features more robust and assertive performances by the singers and a somewhat more driving style from the conductor. Where Rattle's performance is elegant and sumptuous, ... Read More |
