HANDEL: Solomon

Solomon, an oratorio in three acts (HWV 67).

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.”

RUBINSTEIN: Il Demone

I was never much impressed by the Russian performances of this most famous of Rubinstein’s
many operas.