DVD 7414 KING ROGER (Szymanowsky)

"King Roger" is not simply an opera. As a matter of fact, it is a musico-dramatic experience. Kazushi Ono's baton gives life and colour to Szymanowski's 1926 masterpiece, thus conveying all the inherent visceral elements of this beautifully complex work. The star of the night is definitely Olga Pasichnyk, whose Queen Roxana is sung and acted with verve and eroticism from start to finish. This particular production is must-have for all 20th century opera lovers.

Beutiful music, good singers (particularily Kwiecien) and a nice production.The work is difficult and a previous visit to Google is advisable for those than do not know it.With a five dolar price is a very good bargain