Why — they always ask — why — present
Les Huguenots?
Author: Gary Hoffman
SCHUMANN: Scenen aus Goethes Faust
Scenen aus Goethes Faust (op. WoO 3 ) [also known as Szenen aus Goethes ÑFaust“], oratorio in three parts with seven scenes.
Vivaldi: La fida ninfa
Although Antonio Vivaldi’s instrumental compositions were highly popular in his lifetime, and have been held in high regard throughout the centuries, most of his operas have been — until recently — relegated to obscurity.
‘Opera Noir’ Entertains at Santa Fe
Can a famously successful movie be made into an effective opera? A
quick answer is: yes!
Gergiev’s Covent Garden Ring is a primary school travesty, so I walked out
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/culture/damianthompson/100001908/gergievs-covent-garden-ring-is-a-primary-school-travesty-so-i-walked-out/
Gluck by Bampton Classical Opera
Performances by Bampton Classical Opera are typically noteworthy for two
principal aspects: first, the company repeatedly presents classical-period
rarities which surprise and delight, and second, they do so with wit, energy
and musico-dramatic vision, often employing quirky, fresh translations.
‘L’Amico Fritz’ stirs emotions
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/07/28/DDOB18VPJ0.DTL
K·t’a Kabanov· at Holland Park
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/stage/opera/article6729115.ece