Ex-porn queen performs Mahler

Ex-porn queen performs Mahler

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norman lebrecht

June 19, 2011

The French cabaret artiste Catherine Ringer is used to pushing out boundaries.

In the 1970s she appeared in pornographic movies. Later she formed a rock band, Les Rita Mitsouko.

Later still, she has taken to Mahler.

Rather movingly, as I hope you’ll agree from this nightclub performance of the Adagietto from the 5th symphony. Here’s the video.

 

Comments

  • Thomas P says:

    Lovely, in a funky way, and such a welcome relief from those strident Brazilians.

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