Special offer. Hyde, T: That Man Stephen Ward
Damian Thantrey (baritone)
Nova Music Opera Ensemble, George Vass
Not so much a polemic as an ironic, if desperately sad portrait of the man himself...Thantrey gives a powerhouse performance as Ward, wonderfully sustaining his cut-glass pronunciation, and...
Special offer. Hyde, T: That Man Stephen Ward
Damian Thantrey (baritone)
Nova Music Opera Ensemble, George Vass
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Not so much a polemic as an ironic, if desperately sad portrait of the man himself...Thantrey gives a powerhouse performance as Ward, wonderfully sustaining his cut-glass pronunciation, and...
About
The Profumo Affair is one of the most notorious of British political scandals. It ultimately contributed to the end of both a prime ministerial career and a Conservative government, as well as creating a security risk with a Russian diplomat at the height of the Cold War. Composer Thomas Hyde and librettist David Norris explore this extraordinary tale from the point of view of Stephen Ward, the unfortunate society osteopath who served as a scapegoat for his prominent 'friends' at the root of this infamous affair in a captivating one-man opera, That Man Stephen Ward. Taking on the role of Ward, baritone Damian Thantrey is joined by renowned conductor George Vass and his superb Nova Music Opera Ensemble in this world premiere recording.
Contents and tracklist
- Damian Thantrey
- Nova Music Opera Ensemble
- George Vass
Awards and reviews
Awards Issue 2017
Not so much a polemic as an ironic, if desperately sad portrait of the man himself...Thantrey gives a powerhouse performance as Ward, wonderfully sustaining his cut-glass pronunciation, and impeccably shifting voice and accent...It's a fascinating achievement, beautifully done.
December 2017
George Vass conducts the six- piece Nova Music Opera Ensemble with nimble agility and a lightness of touch perfectly in keeping with Hyde’s economic but eloquent score. The recourses sound is excellent and the booklet includes synopsis, libretto and a useful profile of Ward.
Opera Now November/December 2017
The opera has an immediate impact and is well- served by this excellent recording.
classicalsource.com September 2017
Hyde is honoured by a performance of breath-taking compulsion from Damian Thantrey and played superbly under George Vass. The complete libretto is included…just buy it.
