French soprano Natalie Dessay sings three roles, all quite different in character and personality — from Zerbinetta in “Ariadne” to Zdenka in “Arabella” and Sophie in “Rosenkavalier.” It is a…
Andromeda liberata in London
Andromeda liberata, Barbican Hall, London By Richard Fairman Published: December 16 2004 02:00 | Last updated: December 16 2004 02:00 In his prolific career Vivaldi wrote about 38 solo cantatas,…
Major Losses at the Berlin Opera Houses
Berliner Opernhäuser haben Millionenverluste gemacht 19:45 Uhr Die Staatsoper Unter den Linden Berlin – Die drei Berliner Opernhäuser haben im ersten Jahr der gemeinsamen Opernstiftung weniger Besucher als erwartet gehabt…
Rodelinda at the Met
Brilliant, Starlit Night Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Rodelinda’ grants Handel his due By JAMES JORDEN The Metropolitan Opera can be a pretty dreary place when presenting an under-cast and under-rehearsed revival. But…
Trouble Down Under
Discord rings out as new opera director takes up the baton By Sharon Verghis December 16, 2004 Richard Hickox barely had time to adjust to the time difference before he…
Il ritorno di Ulisse in patria a Brescia
Una spiaggia di sabbia, due muri ai lati, l’ingresso monumentale alla reggia di Itaca sul fondo. E’ incredibile come questa scena fissa semplicissima sia riuscita a reggere per le tre…
Journal of Musicological Research
The *Journal of Musicological Research* has announced the release of Volume 23, Issue 3-4. The following is the table of contents from this issue: Paul Christiansen: “The Meaning of Speech…
Renée Fleming: Not By Talent Alone
Aiming For Her Very Top Note Tue Dec 14, 7:00 PM ET Curt Schleier Renee Fleming understands that natural talent isn’t enough to assure success. In fact, Fleming said during…
Hercules in Paris
Hard luck trails Hercules By David Stevens International Herald Tribune Wednesday, December 15, 2004 Handel opera falls short in Paris From left: Toby Spence, Joyce DiDonato and Malena Ernman in…
Krassimira Stoyanova: A Biographical Note
The Wiener Staatsoper’s 2004-2005 season includes Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra, which premiered on 8 December. Krassimira Stoyanova performed the role of “Amelia” to *rave reviews*. Beginning 3 January 2005, she will…