Vicenza’s Teatro Olimpico, a jewel of Renaissance architecture inaugurated in 1585 and seating around 500, hosted in early June a run of three performances of Rossini’s Italiana in Algeri.
Author: Gary Hoffman
Wiener Staatsoper: Dominique Meyer wird Direktor ab 2010
http://www.diepresse.at/home/kultur/news/308760/index.do?_vl_backlink=/home/index.do
Pasatieri’s return to opera impressive
The June 2 world premiere of “Frau Margot” at the Fort Worth Opera might be regarded as “an historic return,” for this is Thomas Pasitieri’s first opera in 18 years.
BUSONI : Songs
Doktor Faust eclipses most of Ferrucio’s Busoni’s other work in terms of popularity. Surprisingly, though, he wrote little song. Only 40 pieces remain, many written in his youth.
The Gambler
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/stage/opera/article1877800.ece
Something to sing about
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23399286-details/Something+to+sing+about/article.do
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.”