Haydn / Lo Speziale (The Apothecary) Hob. 28/3
opera buffa in three acts
Libretto by Carlo Goldoni
Avner Biron, Conductor
Mary Nelson, Volpino
Agam Engelard-Saar, Grilletta
James Edwards, Sempronio
Daniel Auchincloss, Mengone
'This is rather a new look at some very familiar Gershwin. Bebbington — well known for his probing readings — claims that he and Botstein "discovered unexpected shades among the famous melodies …”'
Pianist Mark Bebbington brings a nice balance of swagger and thoughtfulness to this all-Gershwin programme.
Mark Bebbington, best-known for his much-acclaimed recordings of British music on SOMM, takes a leap across the Atlantic this month to bring his refined yet expressive style to a spectacular all-Gershwin CD, alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Grammy Award-nominated American conductor Leon Botstein.
Haydn / Lo Speziale (The Apothecary) Hob. 28/3
opera buffa in three acts
Libretto by Carlo Goldoni
Avner Biron, Conductor
Mary Nelson, Volpino
Agam Engelard-Saar, Grilletta
James Edwards, Sempronio
Daniel Auchincloss, Mengone