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Dan Ettinger

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Ettingers Thrilling Drama *Faust*, Brought to Life by a Star-Studded Cast*Faust* is the opera in which Gounod, a master of modern French music, transformed Goethes *Faust* (Part One)a work that stands as a towering achievement in the history of German literatureinto a fluid and dramatic opera. This production, directed by McVicar, has been a staple of the Royal Opera Houses repertoire since its 2004 premiere. It is a remarkable production that shifts the setting from 16th-century Germany to Paris in the late 19th centurythe era in which the opera was composedvividly exposing the conflict and division between sensuality and spirituality hidden within the work, while also raising questions about Marguerites salvation in the final act. This production also generated significant buzz during the Royal Opera Houses 2019 tour of Japan.In this recording, Fabiano passionately sings the title role of Fau