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Messiaen's breathtakingly intense opera on the life of St Francis of Assisi stars Rod Gilfry as the charismatic visionary, beguiled by the glory of creation, yet fearful of both its imperfections and its transience. Pierre Audi's thoroughly engaging production for The Netherlands Opera brings out the naive imagery, the grandeur, and above all the vast tenderness of the resplendent score, revealed as a grandiose ritual with the meaning and purpose of life as its central theme. But the real drama of the work takes place in the orchestra. Elevated to stupendous heights by the sublimely inspired Ingo Metzmacher, The Hague Philharmonic and the Chorus of De Nederlandse Opera combine forces with a brilliant cast to produce the finest possible musical pilgrimage.

The Angel: Camilla Tilling

Saint François: Rod Gilfry

The Leper: Hubert Delamboye

Frère Léon: Henk Neven

Frère Massée: Tom Randle

Frère Élie: Donald Kaasch

Frère Bernard: Armand Arapian

The Hague Philharmonic Orchestra

Chorus of De Nederlandse Opera

Conductor: Ingo Metzmacher

Stage Director: Pierre Audi

Recorded live at Het Musiektheater, Amsterdam, on 30th May, 11th June & 16th June 2008.

Plus

Illustrated synopsis & cast gallery.

Interviews:

The Children

The Message

A Chamber Piece…Really

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