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Constantinos Carydis

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A striking performance by Kalidis, the rising star of the European opera world! Simmons bold staging that transcends OrientalismA video recording of Mozarts masterpiece Singspiel, featuring a lineup of arias that epitomize the art of character expression. While productions that spotlight the delicate relationship between the Islamic world and the Westperhaps due to their relevance to current eventshave recently become mainstream in European theaters, the highlight of Simmonss new production is his bold interpretation that delves deeply into the characters psyches. At the same time, it skillfully portrays Orientalism as a Western fantasy. Featuring a cast of accomplished singers with well-defined charactersincluding Akin as Konstanze and Ridul as OsminKallidis, one of the most promising conductors of today, draws out music that is both vivid and delicate, delving deeply into the storys s