 'Rebecca Leggett displayed an intrinsic understanding of the operatic element in Bach’s oratorio, particularly her account of ‘Saget, saget mir geschwinde’ which injected a sense of almost breathless urgency, even desperation, to Magdalene’s search for the dead Jesus.'
seenandheard-international.com/2024/04/historically-informed-southbank-and-the-barbican-celebrate-easter-with-authentic-bach-performances/ '...an impeccably delivered ‘Saget, saget mir geschwinde’ where Rebecca Leggett (singing from memory) held us in thrall with her ecstatic craving to see the risen Lord.' operatoday.com/2024/04/bachs-easter-music-from-the-choir-and-orchestra-of-the-age-of-enlightenment/ '...while Rebecca Leggett thrillingly unleashed a wholly operatic – even erotic – passion in the Magdalene’s song of blissful longing, “Saget, saget mir geschwinde”.' https://theartsdesk.com/classical-music/bachs-easter-oratorio-oae-whelan-qeh-review-joys-springtime
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