This reworking of the banned Poliuto as a French grand opera was performed by the Opera Rara team on November 4. The concert will be broadcast on BBC Radio 3, Sat. Nov.15 @6:15 pm. There are over three hours of music, even with the omission of the ballet.
Review extracts may be found here:
http://www.opera-rara.com/media/1415377185.pdf?utm_source=Opera+Rara+supporters&utm_campaign=b8c885f84f-Les_Martyrs_reviews_and_broadcast11_11_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_23d7711123-b8c885f84f-108389469 (http://www.opera-rara.com/media/1415377185.pdf?utm_source=Opera+Rara+supporters&utm_campaign=b8c885f84f-Les_Martyrs_reviews_and_broadcast11_11_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_23d7711123-b8c885f84f-108389469)
Recording to follow. Hats off to all involved!
Best, David