A Quick Guide to Thomas Mann's novel, Doctor Faustus (in lego)

Thomas Mann's novel, Doctor Faustus, tells the story of a man who makes a pact with the devil in order to achieve musical greatness.

To get to grips with the story, you could read the book... or you could watch a 2 minute LEGO live-action-remake. You're welcome.

From 10 Feb 2021, you can watch the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment perform a selection of music inspired by this iconic book on OAE Player. Book your ticket at https://oae.co.uk/event/embers/

EMBERS OF ROMANTICISM
WEBERN Passacaglia
WAGNER Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan and Isolde
PFITZNER Palestrina Act 2 Vorspiel
STRAUSS Salome (excerpt)
WAGNER Meistersinger Act 3 Vorspiel

Geoffrey Paterson conductor

We explore the tumultuous and fervid nature of romance through brand new arrangements of Wagner’s iconic Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde as well as other works from Richard Strauss, Webern and Pfitzner. The pieces were chosen for their association with Thomas Mann’s novel ‘Doctor Faustus’. Read our blog about the connection between the music here: https://oae.co.uk/embers-of-romanticism/


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