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Carmen at the San Francisco Opera

The ultimate femme fatale returns in a provocative staging by director Calixto Bieito in his long-awaited U.S. opera debut. Set in the arid earthiness of post-Franco Spain, Bieito’s raw and cinematic vision of Carmen unabashedly provokes the intense emotions pulsing … 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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“The tales of Hoffmann” at the Oslo Opera House

December 4, 2013 to December 31, 2013 The tales of Hoffmann Jacques Offenbach   The author and poet Hoffmann sits in a pub, quite inebriated, and telling stories from his life. So starts Jacques Offenbach’s only opera, The Tales of … Continue reading

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Fidelio at English National Opera in London

Fidelio 25 Sep 13 – 17 Oct 13 Running time: 2hrs 40mins In Fidelio, Political prisoner Florestan is unjustly held captive by Don Pizarro, the corrupt governor of a state prison. Florestan’s wife, Leonore, searches for him by assuming the … Continue reading

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