To Prepare For Playing St. Francis Of Assisi, This Baritone Went To Live With Franciscan Monks

Canadian baritone Philippe Sly, currently starring in the Salzburg Festival’s production of Messiaen’s six-hour opera St. François d’Assise, is staying at the Kapuzinerkloster, a monastery across the Salzach River from the venue, eating with them in the refectory and attending every prayer service he’s available for. – The New York Times

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