A report on Richard Bonynge and Esclarmonde
The opera has been revived sporadically in the modern era, most notably during the 1970s with Joan Sutherland, conducted by Massenet champion Richard Bonynge.
- EsclarmondeBy doing some research and reading up on Massenet and Italian bel canto composers, Bonynge discovered Massenet's own statement about his opera Esclarmonde being his "best achievement."
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Joan Sutherland
1 linksAustralian dramatic coloratura soprano known for her contribution to the renaissance of the bel canto repertoire from the late 1950s through to the 1980s.
Australian dramatic coloratura soprano known for her contribution to the renaissance of the bel canto repertoire from the late 1950s through to the 1980s.
Sutherland married Australian conductor and pianist Richard Bonynge on 16 October 1954.
She continued to add dramatic bel canto roles to her repertoire, such as Donizetti's Maria Stuarda and Lucrezia Borgia, as well as Massenet's Esclarmonde.
Jules Massenet
1 linksFrench composer of the Romantic era best known for his operas, of which he wrote more than thirty.
French composer of the Romantic era best known for his operas, of which he wrote more than thirty.
For her, the composer revised Manon and wrote Esclarmonde (1889).
Conductors on these discs include Sir Thomas Beecham, Richard Bonynge, Riccardo Chailly, Sir Colin Davis, Patrick Fournillier, Sir Charles Mackerras, Pierre Monteux, Sir Antonio Pappano and Michel Plasson.