http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23399286-details/Something+to+sing+about/article.do
Month: June 2007
Splendor of ‘Giovanni’ too short
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/06/04/DDGN1Q64I71.DTL
Wexford Opera Festival, Der Silbersee, Pulcinella/Arlecchino, Johnstown Castle, Wexford
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/f5d0acee-12b7-11dc-a475-000b5df10621.html
The Jussi Björling Series: rare opera recordings from Stockholm
“We’ll discuss the greatest tenor in history, Jussi Björling, and his astounding voice.”
RUBINSTEIN: Il Demone
I was never much impressed by the Russian performances of this most famous of Rubinstein’s
many operas.
“La Traviata” from the Volksoper Wien
In Verdi’s beloved opera, love does not conquer all but the sweet-taste of what “might have been” lingers on our lips forever when we think of the beautiful Violetta.
Arizona Opera’s Susannah ó A Naive Story Dilutes an Impressive Production
Arizona Opera ended its 2006/07 season with a tightly-knit, well-tuned presentation of Carlisle Floyd’s Susannah, his best known opera that has enjoyed numerous productions since its New York City Opera debut in 1956.