Gounod’s ‘Ave Maria’ sounds absolutely divine on this bizarre instrument. Also called a singing saw, the musical saw is a genuine instrument that looks a bit like a hand saw. It is played with a ...

VIVA! Opera is a biweekly content broadcast on Tuesdays. In the 43rd episode, Ms Ohtake picks 'Ave Maria' by Bach and Gounod.

In 1853, a famous Bach keyboard prelude became a popular setting of the Ave Maria, today performed by singers and instrumentalists alike. The piece superimposes a melodic line over Bach’s piece, which ...

It’s a sign of just how far out of fashion Gounod has fallen that none of the major British houses is taking the opportunity to stage one of his operas. A revival of David McVicar’s production of ...