Not quite right
The last of the Strauss-Hofmannsthal collaborations, Arabella, is a real problem child.
Wolfgang Bankl
5 pieces since 2012 — in 4 roles, at 2 companies, most often at Wiener Staatsoper.
5
pieces
4
roles
2
companies
15
years
By company
Role Count Waldner
Role Doctor
Whispers and cries
We were not at Carnegie Hall to hear superb opera singers bestow their vocalism upon Alban Berg’s Wozzeck; we are there to hear the Wiener Staatsoper’s house band work their magic upon an intricate, spooky, devastating score.
Role Dr. Kolenatý
Forever young
Perhaps the most admirable project of Dominique Meyer’s Intendanz at Wiener Staatsoper is the traversal of the operas of Leos Janancek,.
Role Pfleger des Orest
So I married an axe murderess
I think the sturdier of you will enjoy Nina Stemme’s Elektra from Saturday night at Wiener Staatsoper.
I’ll take the fall
The days are getting shorter, but you can keep the prattle going this fall’s Talk of the Town! You will, you can, you must join in the discussion about: Great mezzo soprano performances (October),
Gained in translation (November), Teleport me back to… (December).
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