Death And the Maiden
“There was never any doubt about who Liebermann would take as his guest. Once again, the pretext of Amelia Lydgate’s continuing musical education served his ulterior purpose. Within hours of issuing the invitation he was holding her reply in his hands. She had found the prospect of a night at the opera most agreeable.
The box they occupied was well positioned and exclusive.
‘Do you know Così fan Tutte?’ Amelia asked.
‘I am familiar with some of the arias,’ said Liebermann, ‘but have never attend...ed a complete performance. It isn’t produced very often.’ ‘Why is that?’ ‘One must assume that previous directors have not been persuaded of its merits. Director Mahler, however, is a great champion of Mozart’s operas, particularly those that are less well known. Last year he programmed the first-ever performance of Zaide on the emperor’s name day.’ ‘First-ever?’ ‘Yes. It was never performed in Mozart’s lifetime.’ ‘Remarkable, that an opera by Mozart should be neglected until the early years of the twentieth century.’ ‘Indeed.MoreLess
The box they occupied was well positioned and exclusive.
‘Do you know Così fan Tutte?’ Amelia asked.
‘I am familiar with some of the arias,’ said Liebermann, ‘but have never attend...ed a complete performance. It isn’t produced very often.’ ‘Why is that?’ ‘One must assume that previous directors have not been persuaded of its merits. Director Mahler, however, is a great champion of Mozart’s operas, particularly those that are less well known. Last year he programmed the first-ever performance of Zaide on the emperor’s name day.’ ‘First-ever?’ ‘Yes. It was never performed in Mozart’s lifetime.’ ‘Remarkable, that an opera by Mozart should be neglected until the early years of the twentieth century.’ ‘Indeed.MoreLess
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