Category Archives: OPera

TOSCA at Florida Grand Opera

TOSCA Music by Giacomo Puccini Libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica “Poetry and again poetry; tenderness mixed with pain; sensuality; a drama surprising and burning; and a rocketing finale.” ―Giacomo Puccini The passionate and beautiful singer, Floria Tosca, is … Continue reading

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THE MAGIC FLUTE AT THE DEUTSCHE OPER IN BERLIN

Deutsche Oper Berlin Presents The Magic Flute Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791) Opera in two acts; Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder; First performed on 30. September, 1791 in Vienna; Premiered at the Deutsche Oper Berlin on 24. September, 1991 In … Continue reading

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Nikolai Rimski-Kórsakov’s “The legend of the invisible city of Kitezh” in Barcelona

Presents: The legend of the invisible city of Kitezh Nikolai Rimski-Kórsakov 13, 16, 22, 26 and 30 April 2014 The eternal dream of the Slavic soul An innocent country girl named Fevroniya saves her town from a Tartar attack: she … Continue reading

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L’ITALIANA IN ALGERI at the “Palau des Arts Reina Sofia” in Spain

L’ITALIANA IN ALGERI Gioachino Rossini 23rd, 26th February 2014 · 1st, 11th, 13th, 15th March 2014 – The performances start at 8:00 pm. Sundays and holidays, at 7:00 pm Sala Principal Approximate Duration:  2 h 50 min L’italiana in Algeri … Continue reading

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MANON LESCAUT in Baden Baden

Festspielhouse Baden Baden Presents: Puccini: MANON LESCAUT Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra & Sir Simon Rattle Sat., 12. April 2014, 18:00 o’clock Wed., 16. April 2014, 18:00 o’clock Mon., 21. April 2014, 18:00 o’clock  Eva-Maria Westbroek © pr A rococo beauty who … Continue reading

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The “Magic Flute” in Minnesota

MINNESOTA OPERA PRESENTS: The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Performances Sat. 4/12/14 at 7:30pm Sun. 4/13/14 at 2pm Tues. 4/15/14 at 7:30pm Wed. 4/16/14 at 7:30pm Thur. 4/17/14 at 7:30pm Fri. 4/18/14 at 7:30pm Sat. 4/19/14 at 7:30pm Wed. … Continue reading

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Simon Boccanegra in Valencia with Placido Domingo

SIMON BOCCANEGRA Giuseppe Verdi 27th, 30th March 2014 · 3rd, 6th, 9th April 2014 – The performances start at 8:00 pm. Sundays and holidays, at 7:00 pm; Sala Principal Opera with a prologue and three acts · Music by Giuseppe … Continue reading

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MADAMA BUTTERFLY at the Opera National de Paris

MADAMA BUTTERFLY GIACOMO PUCCINI March 12, 2014 MADAME BUTTERFLY, JAPANESE TRAGEDY IN THREE ACTS (1904) MUSIC BY GIACOMO PUCCINI (1858-1924) LIBRETTO BY LUIGI ILLICA AND GIUSEPPE GIACOSA BASED ON THE PLAY BY DAVID BELASCO, ADAPTED FROM A SHORT STORY BY JOHN LUTHER … Continue reading

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Strauss’ “Die Frau ohne Schatten” at the Royal Opera House in London

Die Frau ohne Schatten Music by Richard Strauss, libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal 14 March–2 April 2014 Main Stage Director Claus Guth reveals the darker elements of Strauss’s exotic fairytale in a striking new production. A co-production with Teatro alla Scala, … Continue reading

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La Bohème in Helsinki

FINNISH NATIONAL OPERA- HELSINKI 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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