Monthly Archives: December 2013

The Swedish Royal Opera Presents ANDREA CHENIER

The Swedish Royal Opera Presents: ANDREA CHENIER Love in the shadow of the guillotine The poet Chénier fighting for freedom, love and poetry. The butler Gérard becomes a revolutionary leader to avenge the oppression and injustice. Both love Madeleine a … Continue reading

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La Traviata in Chicago.

The Lyric Opera of Chicago presents a love story as unforgettable as Giuseppe Verdi’s sweeping and spectacular melodies: LA TRAVIATA In Italian with projected English texts. DECEMBER 12, 15 & 20 Verdi’s La Traviata is a new production. Coproduction of Lyric Opera … Continue reading

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MUSIC MANUSCRIPTS ONLINE

presents: Beethoven’s manuscript for his Violin and Piano Sonata, op. 96 in G major, purchased by Pierpont Morgan in 1907 The goal of the Music Manuscripts Online project has been to create and to provide online access to high-quality images … Continue reading

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“Treasures from the Vault” at the Morgan Library & Museum: Beethoven Ninth’s original scores.

Treasures from the Vault October 8, 2013 through February 9, 2014 Domenico Scarlatti (1685–1757) Fuga K. 30, 1756 (?) The Morgan Library & Museum; Mary Flagler Cary Music Collection, 2011         The Morgan Library & Museum is … Continue reading

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“ALCINA” at l’Opera National de Paris

L’Opera National de Paris Presents: ALCINA OPERA SERIA IN THREE ACTS (1735) MUSIC BY GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL (1685-1759) ANONYMOUS LIBRETTO ADAPTED FROM RICCARDO BROSCHI’S OPERA “L’ISOLA DI ALCINA” BASED ON ARIOSTO’S “ORLANDO FURIOSO” Performed in Italian Handel’s treatment of the … Continue reading

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Carmen in Belgrade

The National Theatre of Belgrade presents: CARMEN Georges Bizet on December 11, 2013 CARMEN – MERIMEE’S, BIZET’S AND OURS Georges Bizet’s opera Carmen is one of the most powerful artistic triumphs of passion over sentimental love. With regards to Merimee’s … Continue reading

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Vancouver Opera Presents “ALBERT HERRING”

  Presents:  BENJAMIN BRITTEN A charming comic depiction of English village life In English with SURTITLES™ COMPANY PREMIERE Co-produced with Pacific Opera Victoria November 30, December 5, 7, 8 (matinée), 2013 Evening performances 7:30pm. Matinée performances 2:00pm. “Thoroughly engaging … … Continue reading

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“Il trovatore” in Belgrade

The National Theatre of Belgrade (Serbia) presents: IL TROVATORE Giuseppe Verdi on December 7, 2013        

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Verdi in Eléphant Paname: exhibit and concert.

VERDI in Eléphant Paname Friday, September 27, 2013 > Sunday, January 5, 2014 Admission 9€, Reduced rate 7€ (with ID)   This year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Giuseppe Verdi, the most frequently performed opera composer. Many … Continue reading

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