The Opera Tattler
Reviews of Performances and their Audiences
Month: May 2010
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* Notes *The world premiere of Daron Aric Hagen‘s Amelia had a promising opening at Seattle Opera last night. The production, directed by Stephen Wadsworth and designed by Thomas Lynch, is both smart and tasteful. Some of the scene changes were rather noisy, and this was particularly unfortunate as it interrupted the music. Wadsworth’s story…
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A few days ago the Savonlinna Opera Festival announced a new project entitled “Opera by You,” in which anyone with Internet access can help to write a libretto, compose music, and design sets and costumes. The work will be presented in the summer of 2012. Press Release | Official Site
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Here are some of the videos from Cal Performances that were presented at the press conference for the 2010-2011 season. The first is of tenor Ian Bostridge speaking on Händel, the second on the Britten operas being presented, and the third of soprano Jessica Rivera and composer Mark Grey discussing Atash Sorushan. Subscriptions go on sale today at noon.…
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July 1- August 27 2011: FaustJuly 2- August 26 2011: La BohèmeJuly 16- August 19 2011: GriseldaJuly 23- August 25 2011: The Last SavageJuly 30- August 17 2011: Wozzeck Santa Fe just announced that their new chief conductor is Frederic Chaslin and what is coming up for the 2011 season. Bryan Hymel and Dimitri Pittas…
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September 24 2010: Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company September 26 2010: Fall Free for All: Open House at Cal Performances September 30- October 3 2010: Mark Morris Dance GroupOctober 7-10 2010: Circus OzOctober 10 2010: David Finckel, cello & Wu Han, pianoOctober 14 2010: Alex RossOctober 15 2010: Jerusalem QuartetOctober 22 2010: Gamelan Çudamani October 24 2010:…
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* Notes * Adler Fellows tenor David Lomelí, soprano Sara Gartland, and pianist Allen Perriello performed at San Francisco Opera's Orpheus luncheon yesterday. Lomelí is covering Faust this summer, and he sang "Salut! demeure chaste et pure" very impressively. Gartland followed by singing "Je dis que rien ne m'épouvante," Micaëla's aria from Carmen, with strength. Together…
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* Notes *Händel’s Serse had a strong opening yesterday evening at Houston Grand Opera. The production, from the English National Opera, is entertaining, and features astroturf as a main stage element. The chorus seemed to all be painted grey, and the supernumeraries white. During the overture, the principals are introduced in turn, with the names…
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