Messiaen's 'St. François d'Assise' at Salzburg Festival: A Spiritual Masterpiece
The Salzburg Festival's production of Olivier Messiaen's opera 'St. François d'Assise' has been hailed as the best production of the summer. The Vienna Philharmonic and the Vienna State Opera Chorus deliver exceptional performances, while Romeo Castellucci's direction creates moving imagery. The opera, composed in 1944, explores the spiritual journey of Francis of Assisi. This production offers a unique and powerful experience of Messiaen's work, praised for its emotional depth and visual beauty.
Key facts
- The Salzburg Festival presented Messiaen's opera 'St. François d'Assise'.
- The production is considered the best of the summer at the festival.
- The Vienna Philharmonic and Vienna State Opera Chorus performed.
- Romeo Castellucci directed the production.
- The opera was composed in 1944.
- The opera depicts the spiritual journey of Francis of Assisi.
- The production features moving imagery and exceptional musical performances.
- The review is from NZZ (Neue Zürcher Zeitung).
Entities
Artists
- Olivier Messiaen
- Romeo Castellucci
- Francis of Assisi
- Teodor Currentzis
- Asmik Grigorian
- Georges Bizet
Institutions
- Salzburg Festival
- Vienna Philharmonic
- Vienna State Opera Chorus
- NZZ
- Neue Zürcher Zeitung
- Grosses Festspielhaus
Locations
- Salzburg
- Austria