Moon and Sixpence Intelligence
THEATRICALLY the work packs the punch of a heavyweight.—Daily Express, May 25.
DRAMATIC construction was weak.
Daily Herald; May 25.
. . . a powerful and moving musical-commentary.
News Chronicle, May 25.
THE MUSIC is very poor indeed.—Observer, May 26.
JOHN I-Dwel:Ayes . . . did not bring the character to life.—Daily Herold, May 25.
JOHN HARGREAVES sang the hero, projecting the character convincingly.
Manchester Guardian, May 27.
. . . the final intensely dramatic death scene. . . . Daily Mail, May 25.
. . . the painter's final sentimental effusion. . . •
* Daily Telegraph, May 25.
. . . impossible that it should succeed—music, sing- ing voice and drama must be integrated. The Times, May 25.
IT is by far the most integrated English operatic production yet seen or heard. News Chronicle, May 25.
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