The Opera Tattler
Reviews of Performances and their Audiences
Month: December 2012
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According to a press release issued today, Bryan Hymel (pictured left, photograph by Dario Acosta) will sing the role of Aeneas in the remaining performances of the Met's Les Troyans this season, replacing Marcello Giordani, who has withdrawn the role from his repertoire. Giordani will return to the Met for Francesca da Rimini in March…
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May 24- June 4 2013: Toshio Hosokawa’s MatsukazeMay 25- June 7 2013: Giordano’s Mese Mariano/ Puccini’s Le Villi The schedule for the Spoleto Festival in Charleston was announced today. The opera schedule includes the American premiere of Toshio Hosokawa’s Matsukaze, Giordano’s Mese Mariano, and Puccini’s Le Villi. Operas | Official Site
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* Notes * The Michael Grandage production of Don Giovanni (Act II pictured left, photograph by Marty Sohl/Metropolitan Opera) is currently having a first revival at the Metropolitan Opera. The performance last Saturday was good, but not outstanding. Edward Gardner conducted a lively and speedy orchestra. Raymond Aceto could have sounded more commanding as the Commendatore.…
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September 6- October 2 2013: MefistofeleSeptember 18- October 4 2013: Dolores ClaiborneOctober 8- November 2 2013: FalstaffOctober 22- November 15 2013: Der fliegender HolländerNovember 13- December 1 2013: Il barbiere di SivigliaJune 1- July 2 2014: Show BoatJune 11- July 13 2014: La TraviataJune 15- July 9 2014: Madama Butterfly David Gockley announced San Francisco…
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* Notes * A revival of Mozart's La Clemenza di Tito (Act II pictured left, photograph by Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera) opened at the Metropolitan Opera a fortnight ago. Last Saturday I found myself in Family Circle Standing Room for the matinée performance, which was also broadcast live in HD. The cast included those with considerable talent,…
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