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2016-03-23, Limelight Magazine, by Clive Paget
French countertenor Philippe Jaroussky makes a fine Arsace, judging the character arc to perfection and singing with great depth of feeling in arias like Ch’ Io parta? Si crudele and Ma quai note di mesti lamenti.
★★★★½
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2016-03-22, OperaJournal.blogspot.de, by Keris Nine
Here alone the desired sound is fully realised with Davone Tines integrating with the earthier sounds of the physical world and Philippe Jaroussky’s countertenor soaring to reach that otherworldly level. […]
If they leave any trace behind in the world, only the sound that remains and, when expressed like this in music, in poetry and dance, it’s the closest thing we have to heaven on earth.
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2016-03-18, Philippe Jaroussky on Facebook
“Vous êtes Plus de 70000 à me suivre! …”
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2016-03-16, De Nationale Opera on Youtube
Only the Sound Remains: trailer – Dutch National Opera
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2016-03-16, Bachtrack, by David Pinedo
Jaroussky and Davone Tines, whose earthly, deep voice exquisitely contrasted the countertenor’s rarified voice, generated a sensuality that Sellars suspensefully guided through Saariaho’s slow-burning musical tension, resulting in several highly charged moments on stage. […]
With Only The Sound Remains, Pierre Audi has succeeded at programming something spectacularly different to attract a new audience. This introspective music theatre, this future of opera, overwhelms with beauty, stimulates the imagination, and entrances the mind. Don’t miss it.
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2016-03-15, Warner Classics
“Philippe Jaroussky sings like nobody else on the planet,” declared veteran opera director Peter Sellars last night at the Dutch National Opera, following the world premiere of his new work with Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho.
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2016-03-08, Philippe Jaroussky on Facebook
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De Nationale Opera – Dutch National Opera on Facebook
De Franse countertenor Philippe Jaroussky neemt in de opera Only the Sound Remains één van de hoofdrollen voor zijn rekening. Een voorproefje is vanavond te zien in DWDD om 19.00 uur op NPO 1! http://bit.ly/
French countertenor Philippe Jaroussky is starring in the opera Only the Sound Remains. Tonight there’s a little preview on DWDD at 7 PM CET, NPO 1! http://bit.ly/
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2016-03-05, Met Museum
Venice Baroque Orchestra with Countertenor Philippe Jaroussky
The astounding young countertenor Philippe Jaroussky joined the venerable Venice Baroque Orchestra for a rare New York performance, one which delved deep into the music of the Italian Baroque.
Program
A Legendary Battle: Farinelli & Porpora vs. Carestini & Handel
Nicola Porpora
“Mira in cielo,” from Arianna e Teseo (1727)
“Si pietoso il tuo labbro,” from Semiramide Riconosciuta (1739)
George Frideric Handel
Concerto Grosso in A Minor, Op. 6, No. 4
“Agitato da fiere tempeste,” from Oreste (1734)
“Scherza infida,” from Ariodante (1735)
Concerto Grosso in G Major, Op. 6, No. 1
Nicola Porpora
“Alto Giove,” from Polifemo (autograph version of 1735)
George Frideric Handel
“Sta nell’ircana,” from Alcina (1735)
Recorded February 25, 2014
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Behind the scenes teaser for “Only The Sound Remains” at the Dutch National Opera
Composer: Kaija Saariaho
dir: Peter Sellars
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TEAM, CAST AND CHORUS
Musical Director – André de Ridder
Stage Director – Peter Sellars
Scenery Designer – Julie Mehretu
Costumes – Robby Duiveman
Lighting design – James F. Ingalls
Sound – Christophe Lebreton
Orchestra – Dudok Quartet
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Eija Kankaanranta (kantele)
Camilla Hoitenga (flute)
Niek KleinJan (percussion)
Koor – Vocal Quartet of the Nederlands Kamerkoor
Rehearsals – Frank Hameleers
ALWAYS STRONG
Spirit of the young man – Philippe Jaroussky
Monk – Davone TInes
FEATHER MANTLE
Angel – Philippe Jaroussky
Fisherman – Davone Tines
Dancer – Nora Kimball-Mentzos