Monthly Archives: November 2013

“The Flying Dutchman” in San Francisco

The Flying Dutchman Music by Richard Wagner Libretto by the composer PRODUCTION In Wagner’s first masterpiece, a ship’s captain is condemned to endlessly travel the seas in search of true love. The “masterful” Patrick Summers (Houston Chronicle) conducts a cast … Continue reading

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LA TRAVIATA in Detroit

DETROIT OPERA HOUSE Presents La Traviata (The Fallen Woman)
 Opera in three acts 
Music: Giuseppe Verdi
 Libretto:  Francesco Maria Piave
 Based on the play: La dame aux Camélias by Alexander Dumas
 Premiere: Venice, 1853 Running time: About 2.5 hrs
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Verdi’s Bicentennial Celebration: Macbeth in Copenhagen

THE ROYAL DANISH THEATER PRESENTS: Thrills, chills, murder and power struggles permeate Macbeth, the story of two alpha types who destroy everything around them in order to realise their ambitions. Verdi was deeply absorbed by Shakespeare throughout his life, and … Continue reading

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“NEIGE” by Catherine Kontz in Luxembourg

NEIGE Catherine Kontz (*1976) From the novel “Neige” by  Maxence Fermine Libretto by Catherine Kontz Création mondiale In French and Japanese, with subtitles in French and English After Der Turm in 2011, the Théâtres de la Ville once again support … Continue reading

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“Il trovatore” in Krakow

The Troubadour (Il trovatore) Composer: Giuseppe Verdi opera in four acts libretto: Salvatore Cammarano and Leone Emanuele Bardare after the play Antonio Garcia Gutiérrez in the original Italian world premiere: Roma 1853 Polish premiere: Warsaw 1854 premiere in the Krakow … Continue reading

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The “Csardas Princess” in Tel Aviv

                Csardas Princess Emmerich Kalman The Budapest Operetta Theatre comes to Israel with their splashy production of The Csardas Princess. This is a story in which eventually love conquers all, a celebration of … Continue reading

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CD REVIEW: Gaetano Donizetti – BELISARIO

Reposted from: http://www.voix-des-arts.com/2013/11/cd-review-gaetano-donizetti-belisario-n.html Author: Joseph Newsome CD REVIEW: Gaetano Donizetti – BELISARIO (N. Alaimo, J. El-Khoury, R. Thomas, C. Roberts, A. Miles; Opera Rara ORC49)   GAETANO DONIZETTI (1797 – 1848): Belisario – N. Alaimo (Belisario), J. El-Khoury (Antonina), R. Thomas (Alamiro), C. … Continue reading

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“I vespri Siciliani” in the Czech Republic

The Sicilian Vespers In the dark shadows, revenge is born… Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) Janacek Theatre – Rooseveltova 1-7 | 2013: Sunday November 17, Friday December 20 2014: Friday January 24, Sunday February 9, Sunday May 25, Saturday June 14 Author: … Continue reading

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The Magic Flute in Virginia

The Magic Flute Join the dashing Prince Tamino in his quest for truth, honor, and a beautiful damsel in distress, who—true to fairytale form—he falls madly in love with, despite having never met. Mozart’s fantastical tale draws you into a … Continue reading

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“THE MERRY WIDOW” at the Opera Balet Ljublijana (Slovenia)

The Opera Balet Ljublijana Presents: Franz Lehár’s THE MERRY WIDOW Operetta in Three Acts   Repeat Performance from the 2001/2002 Season Performance Dates: 12 December 2013 19:30 SNG Opera in balet Ljubljana 23 December 2013 19:30 SNG Opera in balet … Continue reading

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