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Meyerbeer completed L’Africaine on the day he died and after he had changed its title to Vasco da Gama. A performing version was prepared for the premiere under its original title after the composer’s death but the new critical edition of the score recorded here reflects Meyerbeer’s original intentions. This Oper Frankfurt production features tenor Michael Spyres in the principal role, conducted by Antonello Manacorda.
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“…This release of L’Africaine is the best recording I know… I certainly enjoyed reviewing the set. It is a praiseworthy live recording that will undoubtedly assist Meyerbeer’s rehabilitation.”
Michael Cookson – Musicwebinternational.com – 29 July 2024
“.. I find this an excellent set all around. It is doubtful that there will be anything that comes along to improve on the experience that Naxos and Frankfurt have provided. Meyerbeer it seems is going through a mini resurgence at the present. Any chance to reassess his work is worth the time involved.”
Mike Parr – Musicwebinternational.com – 10 July 2024
Performance **** Recording *****
“… The Chorus, of whom so much is asked in Meyerbeer, are magnificent throughout … All credit too to conductor Antonello Manacorda for steering so straight a course through all five acts.”
Christopher Cook – BBC Music magazine – July 2024
“… American tenor Michael Spyres sings the title role. His characterizing of Vasco is excellent, and he shines with secure singing, a great breathing technique, and a perfect command of the French language. His singing is elegant, with present depth and magnificent high notes. No less impressive are the two female leads, Claudia Mahnke as Sélika and Kirsten MacKinnon as Inès… The rest of the cast is solid and all singers do justice to their roles…” ***
Remy Franck – Pizzicato.lu – 11 May 2024
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