Category Archives: OPera

La Traviata in Chicago.

The Lyric Opera of Chicago presents a love story as unforgettable as Giuseppe Verdi’s sweeping and spectacular melodies: LA TRAVIATA In Italian with projected English texts. DECEMBER 12, 15 & 20 Verdi’s La Traviata is a new production. Coproduction of Lyric Opera … Continue reading

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“ALCINA” at l’Opera National de Paris

L’Opera National de Paris Presents: ALCINA OPERA SERIA IN THREE ACTS (1735) MUSIC BY GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL (1685-1759) ANONYMOUS LIBRETTO ADAPTED FROM RICCARDO BROSCHI’S OPERA “L’ISOLA DI ALCINA” BASED ON ARIOSTO’S “ORLANDO FURIOSO” Performed in Italian Handel’s treatment of the … Continue reading

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Carmen in Belgrade

The National Theatre of Belgrade presents: CARMEN Georges Bizet on December 11, 2013 CARMEN – MERIMEE’S, BIZET’S AND OURS Georges Bizet’s opera Carmen is one of the most powerful artistic triumphs of passion over sentimental love. With regards to Merimee’s … Continue reading

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Vancouver Opera Presents “ALBERT HERRING”

  Presents:  BENJAMIN BRITTEN A charming comic depiction of English village life In English with SURTITLES™ COMPANY PREMIERE Co-produced with Pacific Opera Victoria November 30, December 5, 7, 8 (matinée), 2013 Evening performances 7:30pm. Matinée performances 2:00pm. “Thoroughly engaging … … Continue reading

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“Il trovatore” in Belgrade

The National Theatre of Belgrade (Serbia) presents: IL TROVATORE Giuseppe Verdi on December 7, 2013        

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Welsh National Opera presents “Tosca”

Welsh National Opera Presents:  “Tosca” Giacomo Puccini Floria Tosca stands in shock, clutching a dagger in her bloodstained hands. An hour before she was singing hymns in church. How did she come to this? Tosca is a fast-paced operatic thriller. … Continue reading

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VLAAMSEOPERA presents “Der Rosenkavalier” in Belgium (Christoph Waltz directs)

Der Rosenkavalier Richard Strauss (1864 – 1949)           Musical direction: Dmitri Jurowski / Philipp Pointner Director: Christoph Waltz Medewerker kostuum: Katarina Jockwer Die Feldmarschallin: Maria Bengtsson Baron Ochs: Albert Pesendorfer Octavian: Stella Doufexis   In 18th-century Vienna, … Continue reading

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La bohème Gala – New Year’s Eve at Sydney Opera House

The last night of 2013 is the first night of La bohème. If ever there was a night to dress up, this is it. With VIP access you’ll leave the crowds behind as you enter the Sydney Opera House, then … Continue reading

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Donizetti’s Tudor trilogy in Wales…

Welsh National Opera Presents:   The Tudors Trilogy Gaetano Donizetti New Production The Tudors is a landmark event. It is the first time Donizetti’s ‘Three Queens’ operas will have been performed together in Britain. Each opera is a complete experience … Continue reading

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“Orphée aux Enfers” in Marseille

Marseille Opera presents: from December 27th, 2013 – January 5th, 2014 Orphée aux Enfers Jacques Offenbach Friday December 27th, 2013 > 8:00PM Saturday December 28th, 2013 > 8:00PM Sunday December 29th, 2013 > 2:30PM Tuesday December 31st, 2013 > 8:00PM … Continue reading

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