Franz von Suppé became famous all over the world for the easy brilliance of his operetta melodies. He also achieved great success with theatrical stage music, including this version of Jules Verne’s adventure novel AroundtheWorldin80Days. Verne’s interest in science and new discoveries reflects the optimism of the late 19th century, and Suppé’s music is a perfect reflection of the light and dark in the narrative, evocatively tracking Phileas Fogg’s enterprising and at time dangerous voyage, and taking in the exotic orient and Gold Rush America along the way.
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Reviews
“A musical world tour broadens our knowledge of von Suppé’s considerable output.”
Rob Barnett – MusicWeb-International.com – 5 December 2022
“Agreeable music receiving its recording premiere - triumphantly stylish.”
Rob Barnett – MusicWeb-Interantional.com – 15 November 2022
“The Austrian composer takes us on a very enjoyable ride in the company of Phileas Fogg… his 1874 theatrical stage music is rarely short of drama, character and, above all, sheer good fun. It is all played with panache by the Janácek PO.” ****
Jeremy Pound – BBC Music magazine (Brief Notes) – December 2022
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