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Word: chameron (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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...somewhat bleacher-like steps for the chorus, and three marvelous pillars that, when necessary, rotate to become trees. Shadows from the chandelier give depth and subtlety to this classically simple (though simply unclassical) design. The costumes possess the same flexibility through simplicity. This was especially valuable for the chameron chorus which, throughout the opera, moves in and out of the role of a troop of witches. The blocking and choreography, however, seemed too plain and somewhat stiff, with the exception of an inspired milling, circling witches' dance early in the third...

Author: By Stephen Hart, | Title: Dido and Aeneas | 12/2/1966 | See Source »

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