Catan: Il Postino / Domingo, L.a. Opera

Domingo, Placido

I had the privilege of attending this opera when it premiered in Los Angeles. Placido Domingo fits the mentor role very well as he passes the torch on to his counterpart, Charles Castronovo. The opera follows the plot of the movie pretty closely with the exception that it is sung in Spanish. Penned by the recently deceased Mexican-American composer, Daniel Catán. this was his final work. Often compared to the stylings of Puccini and Debussy, you'll find a very lush romantic score with some complexities that will sound like film music to most. With a great supporting cast, they bring to life the parallel storylines of romance and politics. However, I really loved the chemistry between Domingo and Castronovo, and the growth of their two characters. The young lyric tenor sings with a heart of noble sincerity, which is coupled well with the prolific wisdom of Domingo's voice. Even if you are not the usual opera fan, you will find this modern story accessible, and of course there are subtitles in English. I would also keep a lookout for Castronovo as he continues to be one of the great lyric tenors of our generation.~ Paul S. Rojo

Price: $25.98