Philip Langridge of The Met's Hansel and Gretel, dies
Philip Langridge of The Met's Hansel and Gretel, dies
MimiJudith
Broadway Star Joined: 12/7/05
#1Philip Langridge of The Met's Hansel and Gretel, dies
Posted: 3/8/10 at 9:53amI couldn't believe my eyes this morning when I saw that English tenor Philip Langridge died suddenly at the age of 70. I saw him in his final performance this past January at The Met. He played the witch in Hansel and Gretel and was absolutely amazing. Here's his New York Times obituary: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/arts/music/08langridge.html
YouDon'tClimbTrees?
Understudy Joined: 11/24/09
#2Philip Langridge of The Met's Hansel and Gretel, dies
Posted: 3/8/10 at 10:09amI meant to add in my original post here (I'm MimiJudith but for some reason when I tried to edit my post was unable to sign back in under that name) that Philip Langridge was so remarkable that I bought the recent DVD version of this opera because he was in that as well. He was a marvelous opera singer with fantastic comedic timing. I am shocked that he died. He looked wonderful when I saw him in his final performance ever on January 2, 2010. I was in the first row, so I was able to see him very well and I've thought of his performance every single day since.
#2Philip Langridge of The Met's Hansel and Gretel, dies
Posted: 3/8/10 at 10:13amThat's so sad. I'm so glad I had the chance to see him. His performance was remarkable. Rest in peace.
wonkit
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/30/08
#3Philip Langridge of The Met's Hansel and Gretel, dies
Posted: 3/8/10 at 12:09pmI only saw him in the broadcast of HANSEL AND GRETEL but he exuded such power and delight in that role. My sympathies to his family, and colleagues. May he rest in peace.
Roscoe
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#4Philip Langridge of The Met's Hansel and Gretel, dies
Posted: 3/8/10 at 1:00pm
He was a really impressive Oedipus in Julie Taymor's production of Stravinsky's opera. There's a very good DVD available, well worth checking out.
He must have been one scary witch.
YouDon'tClimbTrees?
Understudy Joined: 11/24/09
#5Philip Langridge of The Met's Hansel and Gretel, dies
Posted: 3/8/10 at 1:03pm
I'll definitely check that one out!
Yes, he was scary as The Witch but he was also hysterically funny at the same time. I highly recommend that you take a look at The Met's Hansel and Gretel on DVD from 2008. Here's a link to the Amazon page: http://www.amazon.com/Humperdinck-Hansel-Gretel-Metropolitan-Opera/dp/B001D6OKV0/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1268071552&sr=1-14.
Updated On: 3/8/10 at 01:03 PM
#6Philip Langridge of The Met's Hansel and Gretel, dies
Posted: 3/8/10 at 1:34pmHe was a wonderful performer who was able to convincingly sing a wide variety of roles. His Witch is pretty close to definitive. And when he performed Peter Grimes, it was like you were seeing that particular opera for the very time. He will be sorely missed. We are so very lucky that he performed right up until the end.
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