Antoni Matteo Garcia

Mozart’s Requiem at Sankt Augustinus Kirche Review

November 12, 2026 in Blogs

A Thanksgiving season well-spent with Mozart’s Requiem at Berlin’s Sankt Augustinus Kirche. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.

Saint Saëns’ Samson et Dalila Starring Roberto Alagna and Aigul Akhmetshina Review

September 18, 2026 in Blogs

Roberto Alagna and Aigul Akhmetshina made invigoratingly extraordinary vocal chemistry as the iconic biblical duo Samson and Dalila. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.

Albert Lortzing’s Zar und Zimmermann’s Underrated Comedic Glory

September 9, 2026 in Blogs

Lortzing’s Zar und Zimmermann has found a strongly cherished following among German-speaking audiences, thanks to its clever comedy and vivacious musical moments. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.

Albert Lortzing’s Zar und Zimmermann at Deutsche Oper Berlin Review

August 31, 2026 in Blogs

Two Peters. One a Russian Tsar. One a Holland-based carpenter. One German opera by Albert Lortzing that needs more recognition in not just its native Germany but also internationally. One romantic comedy story filled with laughs and heart. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.

The Glory of Händel’s Giulio Cesare in Egitto’s Last Showing at Deutsche Oper Berlin

August 4, 2026 in Blogs

It was the final showing of charismatically fabulous performances from the cast of Händel’s Giulio Cesare in Egitto at Deutsche Oper Berlin. Enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.

Georg Friedrich Händel’s Giulio Cesare in Egitto at Deutsche Oper Berlin Review

July 27, 2026 in Blogs

David McVicar’s vision of Georg Friedrich Händel’s Giulio Cesare in Egitto at the Deutsche Oper Berlin sees all the characters transported to the 18th to 19th century, filled with intricate choreography. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.

La Gran Gala de Zarzuela at Deutsche Oper Berlin Review

July 21, 2026 in Blogs

Pristine artistry and exciting flair coagulate in Deutsche Oper Berlin’s celebration of Spanish Zarzuela. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.

Puccini’s La Bohème Starring Maria Motolygina Review

June 28, 2026 in Blogs

Maria Motolygina’s unparalleled artistry and vocal majesty were in full swing as the iconically lovable and lyrically pure seamstress Mimi. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.

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Puccini’s Turandot Starring Nina Solodovnikova Review

June 24, 2026 in Blogs

Soaring to the role of the innocent yet ill-fated Liú is Nina Solodovnikova, a full lyric coloratura soprano with abundant potential for growth. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.

Verdi’s Don Carlo Starring Adriane Queiroz Review

June 21, 2026 in Blogs

Mustering up the challenge of conquering the nobly poignant Queen Elisabetta di Valois with pristine lyricism and sturdy steeliness is Signora Adriane Queiroz. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.

Puccini’s Turandot Starring SeokJong Baek Review

June 14, 2026 in Blogs

SeokJong Baek’s ever-augmenting strengths as a riveting spinto tenor with a dramatic edge are in full effect as Calaf, the Unknown but Determined Prince of Tartar. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions. Tune in today at 9 AM Berlin time.

Bizet’s Carmen Starring Aleksandra Meteleva Review

June 13, 2026 in Blogs

Aleksandra Meteleva, a rising young lyric mezzo-soprano with heaps upon heaps of potential, conquers Carmen, the iconic gypsy heroine of Georges Bizet’s opera of the same name. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.