The Opera Tattler
Reviews of Performances and their Audiences
Month: December 2008
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* Notes * This second cast of San Francisco Opera’s current production of La Bohème is impressive. For one thing, the youthfulness of the singers certainly was fitting for the roles, no one looked out of place in that regard. Brian Leerhuber was the only one of the Bohemians in both casts, and he seemed comfortable…
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Patrons of the defunct Opera Pacific are being offered special discounts at San Diego Opera. Letters detailing how this all works are being sent out. Read More | SD Opera Blog
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* Notes * The eighth performance of San Francisco Opera's La Bohème starred Melody Moore instead of Angela Gheorghiu as Mimì. Ms. Moore sounded lovely, her voice is warmer than Gheorghiu's, and louder, but also has the necessary delicacy. Her voice blended beautifully with Piotr Beczala's, especially during "Addio dolce svegliare alla mattina!" However,…
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Salvatore Licitra has canceled his January 10th concert in Berkeley. The performance was to be a joint presentation between Cal Performances and San Francisco Opera. Apparently, Licitra has been having back trouble. Press Release [PDF] | Official Site
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* Notes * Los Angeles Opera is midway through a revival of Carmen from Teatro Real. Emilio Sagi's production is a bit avant garde, the set is traditional looking enough, and the costumes have a traditional feel with a few rough edges. The ending has been fiddled with, such that Carmen somehow takes a…
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