by Laurent Petitgirard · Naxos · CD · EAN 0747313260829
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«Joseph Merrick, The Elephant Man» is the opera by Laurent Petitgirard released by Naxos on CD (2 discs) in 2005.
The opera, with a libretto by Eric Nonn, recreates the story of Joseph Merrick, known as «the Elephant Man», a man with severe deformities who lived in 19th-century England. Laurent Petitgirard's score combines a dark, tense atmosphere with lyrical episodes.
Total duration: 149 minutes. Recording with the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra and the French Opera Chorus, conducted by Laurent Petitgirard. Ref. 8.557608-09.
For fans of contemporary opera and classical vocal music, as well as those interested in the historical figure of Joseph Merrick.
