Category Archives: OPera

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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L’ELISIR D’AMORE at the Washington National Opera

THE KENNEDY CENTER Washington National Opera: The Elixir of Love Handsome Nemorino employs a “magical tonic” to win feisty Adina’s affections in Donizetti’s loveable comic opera–a warm and inspired masterpiece cherished for its whimsical wit, endearing characters, beautiful arias, and … Continue reading

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“Les Contes d’Hoffmann” in Israel

The Israeli Opera Presents: Les Contes d’Hoffmann Jacques Offenbach Hoffmann the poet falls in love with the mechanic doll Olympia in Paris, with the unhealthy singer Antonia in Munich and with Giulietta who hosts voluptuous parties in Venice. The three … Continue reading

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Il trovatore at Milan’s La Scala

Il trovatore Giuseppe Verdi Drama in four parts Libretto by Salvatore Cammarano Teatro alla Scala Production From 15 February to 7 March 2014 Running Time: 2 hours 50 minutes intermission included Sung in Italian with electronic libretto in Italian, English … Continue reading

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“Turandot” in Utah

UTAH OPERA PRESENTS: CAPITOL THEATRE MARCH 15, 17, 19, 21 2014 (7:30 PM) MARCH 23, 2014 (2 PM) Turandot is Puccini’s “cruel princess.” She is vain, icy, and seemingly incapable of love. In keeping with her impenetrable persona, she announces … Continue reading

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“Rigoletto ” in Boston

BOSTON LYRIC OPERA PRESENTS: Verdi | Rigoletto March 14, 16m, 19, 21, 23m, 2014 New BLO production. Sung in Italian with projected English translation.March 14, 16m, 19, 21, 23m, 2014 at the Citi Performing Arts CenterSM Shubert Theatre.Evening performances at 7:30pm. Matinees (m) … Continue reading

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