Despite a little sound distortion particularly towards the end of Act 2, there is so much to enjoy in this performance. Shirley Verrett is a first class , heroic yet human Orfeo. The flexibility and warmth of her voice is ideal for the part.Her performance is matched by Elizabeth Vaughan's Euridice. She brings the character to life with a full toned , more dramatic voice than is often encountered in this role. The result is that the struggle between Orfeo and Euridice , she pleading for him to look at her and he trying to avoid doing so , becomes gripping storytelling.Anne Pashley makes a charming Amor.A performance of depth and musicality led by Sir Charles Mackerras. The orchestra and chorus of the Royal Opera make a fine contribution .

Mackerras réussit toujours particulièrement Gluck. Verrett est sublime (nous le savions déjà). A noter : la date exacte est le 3 juin.