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 Opera National de Paris
Author: crnichols 
Date:   2006-05-30 19:19

I just returned from a long weekend in Paris, and had the pleasure of attending a production of Verdi's Simon Boccanegra at the Opera National de Paris. It was fantastic, beautiful singing, and the orchestra was among the finest I've heard. Of course, as a clarinetist, I must comment on the superlative abilities of the solo clarinetist Philippe Cuper. I'd always enjoyed his recordings a great deal, but to hear him live is a real treat. He has one of the most beautiful, rich, creamy tone qualities I've ever heard, and undoubtedly the most beautiful, seamless legato playing I've ever heard from a clarinetist in a live performance. If you ever have an opportunity to hear him play live, sell whoever or whatever you must, it will be worth it.
Christopher Nichols
1st Infantry Division Band

Christopher Nichols, D.M.A.
Assistant Professor of Clarinet
University of Delaware

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 Re: Opera National de Paris
Author: diz 
Date:   2006-05-31 06:07

Christopher, not surprising you found this a good company as it's probably one of the top opera houses in Europe, alongside Covent Garden and the Deutsche Staasoper Berlin (two name just two) - of yes, and La Scala.

Without music, the world would be grey, very grey.

Post Edited (2006-05-31 06:08)

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 Re: Opera National de Paris
Author: clarnibass 
Date:   2006-05-31 07:57

I heard him live, and he is really great clarinet player.

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