An extraordinary concert experience (2)
In taberna The second part, In taberna, is set in a medieval tavern where only men meet. Here one learns about “life on the road”, about “gluttony” or “feasting”, about “gambling” including the unpleasant consequences and finally about excessive “boozing” at the tables. With the vagabond confession Estuans interius Orff put a Verdi-like tearjerker at the beginning. Here the baritone Kai Preußker shone with operatic drama, vocal power and huge vocal range. Preußker showed himself to be sovereign and stirring in all aspects – which in turn provoked enthusiastic applause. To the sighing piano intro, the swan – aka tenor Read more…
