Weber

Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Great Classics Series concert, 'Might and Majesty', Auckland Town Hall, 20 July 2023. Audio

 A story of poison, heroism, stupidity and the future of opera. John Drummond explores critical moments in the history of Western music when things might well have turned out differently. Audio

He broke away from the Italian opera tradition and began to establish a German approach. He also took control of the production side, as Ken points out. "Weber evolved into the first truly hands on… Audio