Lohengrin
Wagner’s religious tale of good and evil, presented live from New York by Margaret Juntwait.

King Henry …… René Pape (bass)
Lohengrin …… Ben Heppner (tenor)
Elsa of Brabant …… Karita Mattila (soprano)
Friedrich of Telramund …… Richard Paul Fink (baritone)
Ortrud …… Luana De Vol (mezzo-soprano)
The King’s Herald …… Eike Wilm Schulte (baritone)

Orchestra and Chorus of the New York Metropolitan Opera
Philippe Auguin (conductor)

This production by Robert Wilson has continued to generate controversial reactions from audiences since its premiere recently.  However, all are agreed on the quality of the singers – very high.

A highly recommended listen… check Operacast daily webcast schedule for repeats.  Also available for seven days from BBC Radio 3 Listen Again