A Pasolini-inspired Tosca at La Monnaie does not quite find the pleasure in the pain.
Clémence de Grandval’s Mazeppa gets the superhero treatment in Dortmund.
Before this weekend, I never thought I would want to leave an opera by Act I. The recent production of Puccini’s La bohème at the Lyric Opera of Chicago taught me that there’s a first time for everything.
Stefan Vinke brings to Tristan an indefatigable heldentenor of sturdy, muscular brilliance and a physical intensity that allowed him to fearlessly traverse this complex character’s broad emotional compass.
The opera utilizes the idea of “magical realism,” telling a realistic story combined with elements of magic and fantasy.
Tell us: Filth or dementia?
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
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