Monthly Archives: February 2014

“JULIUS CAESAR” in Milwaukee

THE FLORENTINE OPERA COMPANY (Milwaukee) PRESENTS: An Empire Rests in the ‘Hands of Love’ in this New Florentine Opera Production Behold, as the greatest Roman general who has ever lived falls madly in love with the most beautiful and powerful Queen … Continue reading

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I Pagliacci / Carmina Burana at the HAWAII OPERA THEATRE

HAWAII OPERA THEATRE Presents: I Pagliacci / Carmina Burana You’ve never seen anything like this! Performance Schedule March 28, Friday, 8:00pm March 30, Sunday, 4:00pm April 1, Tuesday, 7:00pm All performances at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. Sung in Italian, Latin … Continue reading

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“The Barber of Seville” in Dallas

The Dallas Opera presents: Disguises and false identities abound as men — young and old — vie for the hand of the beautiful Rosina in one of the funniest and most frenetic operas ever composed! Rossini’s delightful 19th-century romp centers … Continue reading

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Don Carlos in Helsinki

Finnish National Opera -Helsinki Don Carlos Giuseppe Verdi Father and son in love with the same woman, the struggle for freedom, a lonely king, and the conflict between the powers of heaven and earth – Verdi used these ingredients to … Continue reading

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INTERVIEW WITH THE TENOR GASTON RIVERO.

INTERVIEW WITH THE TENOR GASTON RIVERO. Gaston Rivero is a spinto tenor from Uruguay who has thrilled the audiences for quite a few years, bringing his commanding physical persona and his potent lyrical voice to many stages all over the … Continue reading

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FLORIDA GRAND OPERA Presents “TOSCA”

FLORIDA GRAND OPERA Presents Tosca Giacomo Puccini This opera favorite recounts the melodramatic story of a beautiful opera singer, Floria Tosca, and a lecherous police chief, Baron Scarpia, who unleashes a lustful plan. The tale plays out to a murderous … Continue reading

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HANSEL UND GRETEL in Montreal

     PRESENTS: HÄNSEL und GRETEL Engelbert Humperdinck DURATION: 3 HRS. INTERMISSION: 2 HALL: WILFRID-PELLETIER VENUE: PLACE DES ARTS PREOPERA : 6:30 PM     22 March 2014 25 March 2014  27 March 2014  29 March 2014   ‎   Synopsis Humperdinck HÄNSEL und GRETEL An enchanting … Continue reading

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“Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District” (Dimitri Shostakovich) in Belgium

Vlaaamse Opera presents “Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District” Dmitri Sjostakovitsj [Dimitri Shostakovich] (1906 – 1975) From 21/03/2014 in Antwerp     Musical direction: Dmitri Jurowski Director: Calixto Bieito Boris: John Tomlinson Katerina: Ausrine Stundyte Sergej: Ladislav Elgr Zinovi: Ludovit … Continue reading

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VERDI “LA TRAVIATA” IN VENICE

VERDI “LA TRAVIATA” Venice: Teatro La Fenice conductors: Diego Matheuz/Stefano Rabaglia director: Robert Carsen sets & costumes: Patrick Kinmonth choreography: Philippe Giradeau running time: 2h55′ first part length: 0h35′ interval: 0h20′ second part length: 1h5′ interval: 0h20′ third part length: … Continue reading

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“Die Tote Stadt” by Erich Wolfgang Korngold in Dallas

The Dallas Opera Presents: Die tote Stadt by Erich Wolfgang Korngold Before Hitchcock filmed Vertigo, Korngold created Die tote Stadt, the tale of one man’s dark obsession with the woman he loved and lost. Featuring state-of-the-art projections and composed by … Continue reading

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