Ep. 170: Talking About Opera: Faust with Father Owen Lee
This classic tale of a man who makes an ill-advised deal with the devil has inspired many operas over the years, including Busoni\u2019s Doktor Faust, Boito\u2019s Mefistofele, and Lutz\u2019s Faust et Marguerite. But no operatic version of this legend has come close to the instant success and enduring popularity of Gounod\u2019s version. Today we have a pre-performance lecture from our \u201cTalking about Opera\u201d archives, featuring lecturer and writer Father Owen Lee, giving us an in-depth history and analysis of the music and creative inspiration behind this legendary work.