Monthly Archives: December 2014

Don Giovanni in Belgium

    ‘As the hero of the opera, Don Giovanni is the denominator of the piece, he gives it its name as the hero usually does, but he does more than this : he is the common denominator. Compared to … Continue reading

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Peer Gynt (in Norwegian) in Oslo

November 29.–January 17 Peer Gynt Performed in Norwegian / Texted in Norwegian and English   Music and libretto : Jüri Reinvere Conductor : John Helmer Fiore Direction : Sigrid Strøm Reibo Set design and costumes : Katrin Nottrodt Choreography : … Continue reading

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The Orchestra Regionale Emilia Romagna MEETS THE YOUNG TALENTS

YOUNG TALENTS COME INTO THE ORCHESTRA IN ITALY The best students, singers, conductors and soloists of the Parma Conservatory “A. Boito” become the stars of an exclusive concert for young talents with the Orchestra Regionale Emilia Romagna. A series of … Continue reading

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Little Conductors, Experimental didactic workshop about orchestra leaders

Little conductors Experimental didactic workshop about orchestra leaders Ten young aspiring conductors and a philharmonic orchestra with 50 elements at their disposal. This is the first didactic workshop that turns children into real orchestra leaders. An experience never felt before … Continue reading

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FIDELIO at the Scala in Milan

Fidelio Ludwig van Beethoven New Teatro alla Scala Production Teatro alla Scala Orchestra and Chorus  From 7 to 23 December 2014 Running Time: 2 hours 50 minutes intermission included Sung in German with electronic libretto in Italian, English, German NOTES ON THE PERFORMANCES A tribute to marriage coming from a bachelor … Continue reading

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LE NOZZE DI FIGARO in Latvia

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart LE NOZZE DI FIGARO 03:45 3 acts The Main Hall Premiere: 2014-02-28 Conductor: Andris Veismanis Stage Director: Marcelo Lombardero Set Designer: Diego Siliano Costume Designer: Luciana Gutman Light Designer: Horacio Efron Count Almaviva: Jānis Apeinis, Rihards Millers … Continue reading

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Marco Arturo Marelli directs Die Fledermaus in Finland

The Finnish National Opera Presents: Die Fledermaus Johann Strauss Falke, a notary, was once abandoned on the town after a fancy dress ball, dressed up as a bat; in revenge, he orchestrates a series of misunderstandings. At a well-lubricated soirée … Continue reading

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Tosca at the Opera Royal de Liege

Season :2014-2015 Length :3h30 Song language: Italian Conductor :Paolo Arrivabeni, Cyril Englebert Choirmaster :Marcel Seminara Artist: Barbara Haveman, Isabelle Kabatu, Marc Laho, Ruggero Raimondi, Roger Joakim, Laurent Kubla, Giovanni Iovino Number of performances:9 Dates :Sat, 20/12/2014 to Fri, 02/01/2015 Last … Continue reading

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Turandot in Berlin

PRESENTS: Turandot Giacomo Puccini (1858 – 1924) Dramma lyrico in three acts; Libretto by Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni, after the play by Carlo Gozzi; First performed on 25th April 1929 in Milan; Premiered at the Deutsche Oper Berlin on … Continue reading

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La Bohème in Finland

Finnish National Opera presents: La Bohème Giacomo Puccini It is a frigid winter in Paris; the moon shines over the roofs of the city. But the virtues of art and romance warm the hearts of the young bohemians, just like … Continue reading

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