Review: Die Walküre (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Simone Young is both maestro and master storyteller in this perfect reading of Die Walküre, with the SSO and an all-star cast at the top of their game.
Simone Young is both maestro and master storyteller in this perfect reading of Die Walküre, with the SSO and an all-star cast at the top of their game.
Mind-blowing, once in a lifetime Gurrelieder show ticks all the boxes, and then some.
Gurrelieder was one of Schoenberg’s greatest public triumphs. We discuss the cantata with Simone Young, who's conducting the Sydney premiere.
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