Miss RV Troussova is never mentioned in Kurtág’s classic cycle of her love songs. We know nothing more about her at the end of the work than at its beginning. Yet something very urgent is being communicated by someone in this elusive masterpiece. Shadows, unnamed fears, terror mixed with momentary elation – all combine to form an imaginary operatic journey of great subtlety and overwhelming compassion.
Forthcoming Music of Today events
Music of Today: Adámek and Haapanen
Mar 15 2012, 18:00 - Royal Festival Hall
Pierre-André Valade conducts music by Adámek and Haapanen
Music of Today: Gérard Grisey
May 31 2012, 18:00 - Royal Festival Hall
Pascal Rophé showcases the music of Gérard Grisey






