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Highly recommended addition to the classical music library.

Midwest Book Review | Oregon, WI USA | 06/05/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Recorded live at the Spoleto Festival USA, the Die Burgschaft operatic opus by Kurt Weill 1900-1950) is flawlessly reproduced in stereo for EMI Classics' two CD boxed set format. Listeners will enjoy the passionate, powerful performances Frederick Burchinal, Margaret Thompson, Dale Travis, Joel Sorensen, Peter Lurie, Lawrence Craig, Herbert Perry, Ann Panagulias, Katherine Cleshuski, Enrico Di Giuseppe, Mark Duffin, John Danleckl, The Westminister Choir, and the Spoleto Festive USA Orchestra under the able direction of Julius Rudel. Die Burgschaft is a highly recommended addition to any personal, music school, and public library classical music collection.
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Top notch opera

Jason Shuffler | Charleston, SC | 05/22/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I had the pleasure of performing in this opera as part of the ensemble cast. Speaking from personal experience as far as making the c.d., and also from listening to the finished product, I can truly say this opera is breathtaking. There is so much power behind the genius of Kurt Weill and this dark, "non-traditional" opera is no exception. The leads were fantastic, but more so, which amazon does not state, the ensemble is comprised mostly of the acclaimed Westminster College Choir. I had the pleasure of being one of the few locals to be cast. This opera was an outstanding one to perform in, as well as view, and the c.d., to hear it, is no different. I hope you enjoy this score as much as I do!"