Details

Wagnerian opera set amongst myths and legends. The tale of Parsifal is one of a young and pure man chosen to save the injured King and Kingdom of the Grail. On his path however, Parsifal must overcome the revengeful knight, Klingsor. Production supported by Dunard Fund and The Binks Trust. Sung in German with English supertitles.

Cast/Performers

John Horton Murray (Parsifal), Matthew Best (Amfortas), Anne-Marie Owens (Kundry), Stafford Dean, Manfred Hemm, David Pittman-Jennings, Stephen Allen, Nicholas Garrett, Rachel Hynes, Heather Ross, Campbell Russell, Paul Anwyl, Mary Callan Clarke, Nicola Howard, Michelle Walton, Helen Williams, Adele Eikenes, Laura Nykanen

Creatives/Company

Music: Wagner
Company: Scottish Opera
Director: Silviu Purcarete
Conductor: Richard Armstrong
Design: Doina Florian
Lighting: Christopher Forey

Parsifal

Parsifal (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T1711666930. Details of all Parsifal archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S2048

Archive Listings

11 Mar 00 to 18 Mar 00	Theatre Royal Glasgow Performance Details => Venue archive
4 Mar 00 to 7 Mar 00	Festival Theatre Edinburgh Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

The Daily Telegraph: 11Jan01:
This Parsifal is a wonderful achievement, received by the audience with a rapturous ovation.

The Times: 11Jan01:
One of the best productions of Wagner s last, endlessly tricky opera that I have seen. [Richard Armstrong] s conducting was lyrical, easily flowing, perfectly shaped over the near five-hour span. The playing was very good indeed. The male chorus sang heroically. The Flower Maidens were just as impressive. The whole performance made you listen to the music afresh and then think about it. [Silviu Purcarete] s intensely thoughtful production had the same effect. Amfortas s guilt and agony were more than ever central and [Matthew Best] portrayed both with uncomfortable directness. [John Murray] s brilliantly acted Parsifal was a kid from the football terraces. The singing was good, with one outstanding vocal performance, [Anne Marie-Owens] s refreshingly unfreaky Kundry. The worst result of underfunding is that the company s English touring has been cut: this wonderful staging will not be seen anywhere other than Glasgow and Edinburgh, which is a shocking waste of public investment.

User Reviews

The Daily Telegraph (11Jan01): This Parsifal is a wonderful achievement, received by the audience with a rapturous ovation.

The Times (11Jan01): One of the best productions of Wagner s last, endlessly tricky opera that I have seen. [Richard Armstrong] s conducting was lyrical, easily flowing, perfectly shaped over the near five-hour span. The playing was very good indeed. The male chorus sang heroically. The Flower Maidens were just as impressive. The whole performance made you listen to the music afresh and then think about it. [Silviu Purcarete] s intensely thoughtful production had the same effect. Amfortas s guilt and agony were more than ever central and [Matthew Best] portrayed both with uncomfortable directness. [John Murray] s brilliantly acted Parsifal was a kid from the football terraces. The singing was good, with one outstanding vocal performance, [Anne Marie-Owens] s refreshingly unfreaky Kundry. The worst result of underfunding is that the company s English touring has been cut: this wonderful staging will not be seen anywhere other than Glasgow and Edinburgh, which is a shocking waste of public investment.

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