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My Thoughts on Wagner’s Tannhäuser at the Staatsoper im Schillertheater
Another production of Tannhäuser? And directed by Sasha Waltz? Oh by the celestial and mystical powers of Venus and Elisabeth, yes! Enjoy the review and let me know your opinions…
My Thoughts on Wagner’s Tannhäuser at the Deutsche Oper Berlin
Veteran Heldentenor, Herr Peter Seiffert, is at the helm as our titular anti-hero! Enjoy the review and let me know your opinions as well. Special kudos has to go to…
My Thoughts on Andrea Lorenzo Scartazzini’s Edward II at the Deutsche Oper Berlin
Dissonance in the music, exceptional artistry and some dark humor give life to Scartazzini’s Edward II. On an additional note, I would also love to see this opera performed internationally…
My Thoughts on Mozart’s Cosi fan Tutte starring Welschenbach, Kurucova, Lehman and Newlin
How worthwhile is it to have some Deutsche Oper Berlin veterans in this fine Da Ponte/Mozart opera? Find out in this review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1LX3ZeUN78
My Thoughts on Dvorak’s Rusalka Live from the Metropolitan Opera House
A grand success for Opolais, Dalayman, Barton, Jovanovich and Owens for standing out brilliantly in this new production of Rusalka. Enjoy the review and let me know your opinions as…
My Thoughts on György Ligeti’s Le Grand Macabre at the Berliner Philharmonie
One of Györgi Ligeti’s most famous pieces of work comes to life at the Berliner Philharmonie. The question is, did all of these international superstars shine brilliantly? Find out in…
My Thoughts on Bellini’s I Puritani Live from the Metropolitan Opera House
We have a star-studded cast headed by Diana Damrau and Javier Camarena. How well do these veterans hold up? Enjoy the review and let me know your opinions as well.…
My Thoughts on Berlioz’s Les Troyens at the Staatsoper Hamburg
When it comes to playing the hero and the heroines, how do Kerl, Markarova and Zhidkova fare? What about the supporting players? Find out more in this review of the…
Elena Mosuc Donizetti Heroines Album Review
Ah, la Grande Signore Elena Mosuc. How does she fare in this album of some of the finest Bel Canto heroines? Find out more in this review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD5Ti4UNwSY
My Thoughts on Charles Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette Live from the Metropolitan Opera House
How do the sparks fly with Grigolo’s Romeo and Damrau’s Juliet in Bartlett Sher’s production of Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette? Do they only flicker and flee? Or do they burst…
My Thoughts on Verdi’s Nabucco Live from the Metropolitan Opera House
El Gran Señor Placido Domingo takes on another iconic Verdi baritone role with a cavalcade of great soloists! Enjoy the review and let me know your opinions as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YALR8w7OfXU