I Compani - Aida

Has Verdi ever sounded betterNULL That might be a loaded question, and the answer will depend on who you ask. Throw in some circus music in the Dutch tradition, add a touch (but not too much!) of free jazz, a little swing here, some tango there, and oh, don't forget the libretto. Add it all together, and what do you haveNULL Opera, as filtered through the lens of the Dutch ensemble I Compani. Not exactly traditional, but Verdi was a radical of sorts in his time, too. Forget your preconceptions, and throw away your woes. Read More