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A Night at Covent Garden by Matania
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A Night at Covent Garden by Matania
German opera draws London society to Covent Garden - a scene during the performance of Strausss Elektra at the Royal Opera House. Drawn by Sphere special artist, Fortunino Matania from an unusual perspective as he placed himself in the roomy orchestra pit where he drew a view of the orchestra, conductor, stage and boxes. At the time of his visit, Elektra was conducted by Robert Heger and amongst the artists were Mesdames Gertrud Kappel and Maria Olczewska and Herr Soot. Date: 1925
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Conducting Conductor Covent Fortunino Mar16 Matania Musicians Opera Orchestra Performance Season Singing Strauss 1925 Elektra Heger
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A Night at Covent Garden: An Intimate View of the Royal Opera House's German Opera Season in 1925 This print by Fortunino Matania, titled 'A Night at Covent Garden,' offers a unique perspective on the performance of Richard Strauss's 'Elektra' during the German opera season at the Royal Opera House in London. Matania, a special artist for Sphere, positioned himself in the roomy orchestra pit to capture the scene, providing an intimate and intriguing view of the orchestra, conductor, and audience. The stage is set for an enthralling performance, with the orchestra in full swing under the baton of conductor Robert Heger. The musicians, focused intently on their instruments, create a symphony of sound that transports the audience to the world of ancient Greece. In the foreground, the conductor's raised arms guide the orchestra through the complex score, while the stage is bathed in the soft glow of the footlights. The opera season drew London society to Covent Garden, and the boxes are filled with elegantly dressed patrons, eagerly absorbing the music and drama unfolding before them. Amongst the artists gracing the stage are Gertrud Kappel and Maria Olczewska, their voices soaring above the orchestra, adding depth and emotion to the production. Matania's masterful drawing captures the magic of a night at the opera, transporting us back in time to the enchanting world of Covent Garden in 1925.
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