Der Rosenkavalier - The Knight of the Rose - English National Opera Guide 8

Der Rosenkavalier has one of the longest and most exquisitely crafted texts of all opera

The depth and subtlety of the characterization can only be appreciated by those who have read it

Derrick Puffett notes that the sentimentality and parody of the subject perfectly matched Strauss's genius

Michael Kennedy's detailed musical commentary shows how the large orchestra is handled with exceptional skill

Peter Branscombe points out that Hofmannsthal set a new standard of libretto-writing and shows how the ideas in Der Rosenkavalier may be traced to his other works for the stage, in his prose and poetry

REVIEWS

'Brilliantly produced and superb value' ~ Sunday Times

'All these will provide the new opera-goer with food for thought' ~ Daily Telegraph

'Wholehearted recommendation of this valuable new series' ~ TLS