Wednesday, January 5, 2011

One Night Only With René Pape

(Photo: Mathias Bothor/DG)
René Pape prepares for recital in Los Angeles on January 15. He will be accompanied by Brian Zeger. According to the company's website: "The Dresden-born artist has been the object of countless critical raves and constant audience enthusiasm in every major opera house in the world. LA Opera now presents a rare opportunity to hear one of the world's most exciting singing actors in the intimate atmosphere of a recital program, featuring songs by Franz Schubert and Hugo Wolf, as well as a complete performance of Robert Schumann's song cycle, Dichterliebe ('A Poet's Love'), a captivating exploration of the many exquisite shades of love."