The Opera Tattler
Reviews of Performances and their Audiences
Month: November 2008
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* Notes * Penny Woolcock's new production of Doctor Atomic was shown as a simulcast over the weekend. The set design, by Julian Crouch, was somewhat busy, and involved a wall of cubbyholes meant to be offices. Andrew Dawson's choreography was likewise overwrought at times, as when dancers held contortions within the small office spaces. Video…
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David Gockley started off his talk by highlighting the various opera news stories of the week. Baltimore Opera and New York City Opera both have lost their heads, Opera Pacific has closed, and Washington National Opera is postponing their Ring. This last item is of especial importance to San Francisco Opera, as it is a…
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Here we have Act II Scene 2 of Die Tote Stadt. Frank is singing about Marietta to the horrified Paul. I believe the person who sings the roles of Frank and Fritz has a very stressful quick costume change just after this scene. Details of Painting | Performance Review of Die Tote Stadt
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Edo de Waart is stepping down as Principal Conductor of the Santa Fe Opera. Official Site | AP Article
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Gerard Mortier is not going to become the General Manager and Artistic Director of City Opera after all. Official Site | New York Times Article
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Before the talk began there was chatter about how a falling football damaged the principal bassoonist's bassoon during the evening's performance. Again, the economy was spoken of, and ticket sales have gone down starting with Idomeneo, though La Bohème is doing well, naturally. Nicola Luisotti is taking the helm as music director soon, and the plan is…
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The rest of Opera Pacific's 2008-2009 season has been canceled, and there are no plans for next season. OC Register Article | LA Times Article
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Dear Americans, please keep the cupcakes happy and go vote.
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Today it was announced that there will be a citywide festival for the Ring Cycle from April 15 through June 30, 2010. Los Angeles Opera's Der Ring des Nibelungen runs from May 29 until June 26, 2010.
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Much was said about the faltering economy. Porgy and Bess has been cast, though not all the contracts have been signed. Eric Owens will be Porgy and Laquita Mitchell sings Bess. The cinemacasts continue next Spring, with The Magic Flute, Lucia, Elixir, and La Bohème. As for next season, there will be a Richard Strauss…
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