Uncovered gems
Despite some complications, the Deutsche Oper exhumes buried treasure in Franz Schreker’s Der Schatzgräber.
3 pieces since 2017 — in 3 roles, at 2 companies, most often at San Francisco Opera.
Despite some complications, the Deutsche Oper exhumes buried treasure in Franz Schreker’s Der Schatzgräber.
No amount of scholarly diligence has kept Les contes d’Hoffmann from being the messiest of all standard-repertory messes.
Beautiful singing, thoughtful staging, lovely melodies… a perfect escape from daily life.
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