{"product_id":"814337010294","title":"Mark Elder - Szymanowski: King Roger - Import Blu-ray Disc","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMark Elder\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnchanting Beauty: The Bregenz Festival’s “King Roger,” Now Available on Video\nThe Bregenz Festival presents opera performances on a special stage built on Lake Constance in Austria. It is not only a summer tradition but has also become a major event for opera fans. A video recording of the 2009 production of Szymanowski’s late-period masterpiece *King Roger* has been released. Set in 12th-century Sicily, the opera depicts the turmoil that ensues when Dionysus—disguised as a handsome shepherd—appears before King Roger and Queen Roxane. The music, with its meticulously crafted orchestration reminiscent of Richard Strauss, unfolds like a vividly colored scroll painting, yet retains the cool, distinctive texture unique to Szymanowski. Scott Hendrick, an American baritone, plays the role of King Roger. He is a highly skilled performer who garnered attention for his portrayal of Marquis Eletzki in the Saito Kinen production of *The Queen of Spades*. He exquisitely conveys the subtleties of King Roger’s inner world.\nWhile many of Szymanowski’s works can be challenging, this opera allows you to simply lose yourself in its sheer beauty. Combined with the stunning set design and a cast of talented, expressive singers, this is a performance to be fully savored.\nKing International\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C Major","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53595607761185,"sku":"814337010294","price":6390.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/814337010294.jpg?v=1790481901","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/814337010294","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}