Nuit d’Ivresse et d’Extase Infinie
DIDON, ÉNÉE Nuit d’ivresse et d’extase infinie! Blonde Phœbé, grands astres de sa cour, Versez sur nous votre lueur bénie; Fleurs des cieux, souriez à l’immortel amour! DIDON Par une…
DIDON, ÉNÉE Nuit d’ivresse et d’extase infinie! Blonde Phœbé, grands astres de sa cour, Versez sur nous votre lueur bénie; Fleurs des cieux, souriez à l’immortel amour! DIDON Par une…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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
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…
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