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In Reply to: RE: Boulez calls Shostakovich a "second-rate composer" posted by Utley1 on January 20, 2016 at 11:28:37
He didn't stay away from opera entirely, at least not on record. There are good performances of Pelleas and Melisande, Wozzek, Lulu, and of course the Ring cycle.
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His Lulu 1966 is fabulous. Sorry I was careless. Never thought he has a feel for voice. By the way Shostakovich wrote magnificent 'leider' ..Must admit I never knew of the Ring. Wow!
The Boulez/Chereau Ring cycle was one of the greatest and was my own introduction to Wagner when BBC TV transmitted the entire cycle from Bayreuth. They only operated 2 channels in those days so this was a major commitment for a broadcaster.
I guess that what the BBC did would probably be regarded by their current management as too elitist so I wouldn't expect something similar again.
Thank you! A 'Socialist Ring'. Fabulous. That he upset the orchestra-just as fabulous. I just hope it is still available. I am partial to the Furtwangler RAI performances and Levine when he was well. But I believe Boulez more than capable of taming the monster. Thanks. UT
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