Dohnányi's opera The Tower of the Voivod

Started by Alan Howe, Thursday 19 May 2016, 11:33

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Alan Howe


minacciosa

Dohnanyi wrote several masterworks (such as the 2nd Symphony), but I'm still on the fence about this one. I desperately need an english libretto to go with my piano score.

Alan Howe

Well, the YouTube video (of the whole opera) gives you the chance to get off the fence - in either direction!

minacciosa

I have a video performance on dvd. Right now I can't find the youtube performance to see if it's the same one. I haven't given up on the opera yet.

Alan Howe


mikehopf

The Tower is a fine opera. Dohnanyi's comic masterpiece is The Tenor which is full of good tunes. I have a recording from a radio broadcast but would like to see it done commercially. His only other opera Tante Simone is available on CD.