Beat Furrer’s opera Begehren was the opening stage production for Graz 2003, with stage design by famous London-based architect Zaha Hadid, and was very well received by national and international press. The opera takes the well-known Orpheus & Euridike theme and transfers it into a contemporary setting. Playable in all regions. Approx run time 1 hr, 46 min. FURRER: Begehren (“Desire”) (complete opera)
“Best world premiere of 2003.” — Opera World
Beat Furrer’s opera Begehren was the opening stage production for Graz 2003, with stage design by famous London-based architect Zaha Hadid, and was very well received by national and international press. The opera takes the well-known Orpheus & Euridike theme and transfers it into a contemporary setting. Playable in all regions. Approx run time 1 hr, 46 min. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Begehrenby Beat Furrer
Performer:
Johann Leutgeb (Spoken Vocals),
Petra Hoffmann (Soprano)
Conductor:
Beat Furrer
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Recherche Ensemble,
Nova Vocal Ensemble
Period: 20th Century