Ernani accosts us with the charm and the gaucherie of a provincial youth
without much experience as the host of a classy party.
Category: Performances
Ernani, Metropolitan Opera
The Tales of Hoffmann, ENO
In many respects, The Tales of Hoffmann and Richard Jones would seem a good fit.
Dido and Aeneas, Manitoba
Winnipeg music lovers were willingly transported back several centuries as
Daniel Taylor and Montreal-based Theatre of Early Music graced Westminster
United Church with a program of infrequently heard music.
Der Rosenkavalier, ENO
English National Opera’s revival of Richard Strauss’s fin de
siËcle Figaro is a heart-warming treat for a cold winter’s
night.
Weill: Die sieben Tods¸nden
I failed to discern any rationale behind programming the Brecht-Weill ballet chantÈ with various works by Debussy, one orchestrated by Robin Holloway.
L’Enfant et les SortilËges and La Navarraise in Monte-Carlo
The magic was in the pit, not that all Monaco was not magical — on January 25 a yellow Lamborghini, a red Ferrari, a vintage Jaguar among other magnificent machines stood before the entrance to Monte-Carlo’s resplendent Casino cum transplendent 500-seat opera house.
Werner G¸ra Sings Schubert, Wigmore Hall
Each year, the Wigmore Hall commemorates Franz Schubert’s birthday with a high profile recital. This year, Werner G¸ra and Roger Vignoles presented a recital which was a timely reminder of what Lieder performance should be.
Salome, San Diego
The San Diego Opera Company opened its 47th season on Saturday, January 26th
with Richard Strauss’ Salome, a work that has something in it for
everyone: lust, love, lasciviousness, homosexuality, heterosexuality, homicide,
suicide, a voluptuous dance and quickie nudity.
Mozart’s Die Zauberflˆte at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s recent revival of Mozart’s Die Zauberflˆte offered a production with vocal pairs carefully matched and dramatic representation expressing the varying shades of Mozart’s score.