WAGNER: IN THE SHADOWS

Michael Spyres: In the ShadowsChristophe RoussetAlbumGenre: ClassicalLabel: EratoDescription: Michael Spyres is a singer who challenges and reshapes perceptions. In this release he searches 'In the Shadows' to reveal more about Wagner and the origins of his music dramas. In the Shadows culminates with three arias by Wagner - from Lohengrin and the lesser-known Die Feen and Rienzi. Preceding them are early 19th century arias by composers of the French German and Italian schools: Méhul Beethoven Rossini Meyerbeer Weber Auber Spontini Bellini and Marschner. Spyres' distinguished companions in his exploration are the players of Les Talens Lyriques and their conductor Christophe Rousset.