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The rewriting of the texts and the production in general of McBurney irritates me with his desire for a permanent show. Misogynistic duo of priests cut off. Rogister well apart from a few too fast...
Last night, I listened to the entire Eleanora BUrrato album I posted about below. There is, aside from the lack of a trill, some truly stunning singing. The Bellini and Donizetti are wonderful but...
I also thought very highly of the production although not without reservations, the ghost, in particular Having lived in the Rust Belt (or a rust belt) it resonated with me. Detractors often lump...
And it's so nice to see a Lucia with more than just a dab of blood. She just killed a man! She should be drenched. And is that a gllass harmonica? Yay.
Creamy & beautiful. I don't think she sings a lot in Germany, which is a pity - I know she was the première Sophie with Mehta and Gilda, but I missed both shows. (Funny how she managed to...
One must admire the taste and ingenuous wit of Mr Hilley, who I certainly hope is still furiously googling himself to see this comment and get another brave little dig in for his amusement.
I was in the house yesterday and I thought she sang beautifully, with a secure and healthy voice... and did not move me one bit. I kept asking myself: Why is she singing that? Does she really have...
Agree. Fridman has a distinctive voice and a lot of personality and she can still develop (she is only 29). No wonder she is getting so much attention in Italy. I wish she would sing in France...
Aargh I hope it goes well but I wouldn't be advising Amneris at this (or perhaps any) point. Would be delighted to be proved wrong though. I'm crossing my fingers for the Carmen, it...
I was in the audience. I found RWS impressive, but I'm not a Bellini expert. The tenor's higher notes were exciting, but "grainy" lower down. Some boos for the director.
Was impressed by Ms Fridman’s Anna Bolena and would really like to hear this. She is not yet 30 and has been singing very demanding parts for some years. She seems to be a return to the past when...
Following the successful launch of the new regular feature The Talk of the Town in January, the team at the box is inviting contributions for a new quarter of operatic potpourri.
Following the successful launch of the new regular feature The Talk of the Town in January, the team at the box is inviting contributions for a new quarter of operatic potpourri.
Yannick leads The Philadelphia Orchestra, superstars Nina Stemme and Stuart Skelton, and world-class singers in a rare concert performance that reveals every detail and nuance of this richly harmonic score. Experience the passion and cold-hearted revenge of this scandalous opera. Get tickets now!
Yannick leads The Philadelphia Orchestra, superstars Nina Stemme and Stuart Skelton, and world-class singers in a rare concert performance that reveals every detail and nuance of this richly harmonic score. Experience the passion and cold-hearted revenge of this scandalous opera. Get tickets now!