Thursday, 16 April 2009

Waltraud Meier as Carmen

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Waltraud Meier´s performance of Carmen at the Metropolitan Opera 1997 is by many, perhaps also by herself, considered one of the low point...
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Wednesday, 15 April 2009

So zieht das Unheil in dies Haus (or: The Berlin Barenboim Herheim Lohengrin)

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Lohengrin , Berlin State Opera, April 12 th 2009. Production: Stefan Herheim . Cast: Klaus Florian Vogt (Lohengrin), Dorothea Röschmann ...
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Tuesday, 14 April 2009

Munich: Eva-Maria Westbroek shines in Jenufa

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Jenufa. Bavarian State Opera, April 11th 2009. Production: Barbara Frey. Cast: Eva-Maria Westbroek (Jenufa), Deborah Polaski (Kostelnicka),...
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Monday, 13 April 2009

Zurich Tosca: Magee, Kaufmann and Hampson in (too) stylish Carsen production

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Tosca. Zurich Opera, April 9th 2009. Production: Robert Carsen. Cast: Emily Magee (Tosca), Jonas Kaufmann (Cavaradossi), Thomas Hampson (Sc...
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Saturday, 11 April 2009

Berlin Verdi Requiem: Smashing La Scala chorus with René Pape back in top-shape

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Verdi Requiem. Berlin Philharmonie, April 9th 2009. Soloists: Anja Harteros, Luciana D´Intino, Guiseppe Filianoti, René Pape. Conductor: Da...
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Sunday, 5 April 2009

Stephanie Blythe sings Brahms, Wagner and Mahler

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Stephanie Blythe sings Brahms, Wagner and Mahler. 2004. Further information here . American mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe (born 1970) cont...
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Berlin: Herheim Barenboim Lohengrin with marionettes and pre-opening controversy

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Norwegian director Stefan Herheim ´s new production of Lohengrin opened yesterday, April 4th at the Berlin State Opera. Cast included Klaus ...
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Monday, 16 March 2009

Wieland Wagner´s 1965 Bayreuth Ring - rare rehearsal footage

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Fascinating and rare rehearsal footage from Wieland Wagner´s legendary 1965 Bayreuth Festival Ring , conducted by Karl Böhm Rheingold with ...
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Sunday, 15 March 2009

Malena Ernman, operatic mezzosoprano and pop princess

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Swedish operatic lyric mezzo-soprano Malena Ernman (born 1970), whom some may remember as a stunning Miss Julie in Philippe Boesmans opera ...
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Saturday, 14 March 2009

The alternative MET Anniversary Gala

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I hereby present "The alternative Metropolitan Opera Anniversary Gala" introducing 10 top artists: 8 singers, 1 director and 1 co...
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