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I Puritani in Melbourne

Posted on June 18, 2015 by editoreusa

I Puritani Music by Vincenzo Bellini The art of bel canto is given new life by Victorian Opera in this rare concert performance. Thursday 2 July 2015, 7:30pm In Italian with English surtitles Hamer Hall Bellini’s masterpiece, set against the … Continue reading →

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Fidelio in Geneva

Posted on June 1, 2015 by editoreusa

FIDELIO Opera in 2 acts by Ludwig van Beethoven Libretto by Joseph Sonnleithner, revised by Stephan von Breuning & Georg Friedrich Treitschke, based on Léonore ou l’Amour conjugal by Jean-Nicolas Bouilly. First performed after two previous versions at Theater am … Continue reading →

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The Trojans at the San Francisco Opera

Posted on May 29, 2015 by editoreusa

THE TROJANS MUSIC BY Hector Berlioz The Fall of Troy and The Trojans at Carthage Libretto by the composer NEW PRODUCTION One of the largest, most magnificent pieces in the entire repertory, this rarely staged epic is presented here for … Continue reading →

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Don Giovanni in Adelaide

Posted on May 15, 2015 by editoreusa

Don Giovanni Presented by State Opera of South Australia 7:30pm: 23, 26, 28, 30 May 2015 In the hedonistic pursuit of pleasure, Don Giovanni, seducer, rake, libertine and murderer, leaves behind him a trail of broken hearts, broken promises and … Continue reading →

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Un Ballo in maschera in Belgium

Posted on May 1, 2015 by editoreusa

 Un Ballo in maschera Melodramma in tre atti (1856-1858) Libretto di Antonio Somma Premiere Teatro Apollo, Roma, 17/2/1859 Approximate running time: 2 hours 50′ (including 1 interval) Pre-performance talks half an hour before the start of the performances by Delphine … Continue reading →

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Don Pasquale in Barcelona

Posted on May 1, 2015 by editoreusa

Norina and Ernesto are a young couple in love but then Don Pasquale, Ernesto’s aged uncle, decides to interfere. He has other plans for his nephew involving marriage to a wealthy single lady. Dr Malatesta comes to the aid of … Continue reading →

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Cinderella at the Washington National Opera

Posted on April 29, 2015 by editoreusa

      Saturday, May 09, 2015 – Thursday, May 21, 2015 Rossini’s retelling of the Cinderella story adds a few twists in a whimsical production featuring two mezzo-sopranos alternating in the title role: Isabel Leonard, the 2013 Richard Tucker Award winner, … Continue reading →

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Ariadne auf Naxos at the Seattle Opera

Posted on April 28, 2015 by editoreusa

Ariadne auf Naxos By Richard Strauss May 2 – 16, 2015 THE SHOWS MUST GO ON! A wealthy patron has commissioned two pieces of entertainment for a private dinner party: an opera based on the myth of Ariadne in exile, … Continue reading →

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WORLD PREMIERE of “Daniel”, an oratorio by Dan Montez in Westchester

Posted on April 26, 2015 by editoreusa

an oratorio by Dan Montez In English WORLD PREMIERE! On the heels of last year’s premiere, Jonah, based on the famous prophet of whale fame, Taconic Opera presents another world premiere, Daniel, based on the prophet sent to the den … Continue reading →

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Fidelio at the Operhaus in Zurich

Posted on April 25, 2015 by editoreusa

Fidelio Opera in two acts Disguised as a man and under the name of Fidelio (the faithful one), Leonore has herself employed as the gaoler’s assistant in a state prison. The governor of the prison is keeping her husband, his … Continue reading →

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