Béatrice et Bénédict
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Philharmonic presents a concert performance of the music from Berlioz's last opera, Béatrice et Bénédict. With Daniela Mack as Béatrice and Toby Spence as Bénédict.
As part of the Â鶹ԼÅÄ Orchestras' and Choirs' celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the death of Berlioz, the Â鶹ԼÅÄ Philharmonic and conductor Ludovic Morlot present a concert performance of the music of his last opera, Béatrice et Bénédict. Written to a libretto penned by the composer himself and based on Shakespeare's comedy 'Much Ado About Nothing', Berlioz described his opera as "a caprice written with the point of a needle" and this work showcases some of Berlioz's most glittering music.
Live from the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester
Presented by Donald Macleod
Berlioz: Béatrice et Bénédict
With interval after Act I
Daniela Mack (Béatrice)
Toby Spence (Bénédict)
Rachele Gilmore (Héro)
Gareth Brynmor John (Claudio)
Darren Jeffery (Somarone)
Duncan Rock (Don Pedro)
Elodie Méchain (Ursule)
Crouch End Festival Chorus
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Philharmonic
Ludovic Morlot (conductor)
Part of the Radio 3 celebration
Berlioz - The Ultimate Romantic
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