The Opera Tattler
Reviews of Performances and their Audiences
Category: 2009-2010 Season Previews
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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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So far, the 2009-2010 season at San Francisco Opera is rumored to include: Die Entführung aus dem SeraglioLa Fanciulla del West with Deborah Voigt and Salvatore LicitraLa Fille du Régiment with Juan Diego Florez and Diana DamrauThe Makropoulos Case with Karita MattilaMefistofele directed by William Friedkin with René PapePeter Grimes directed by John Copley with…
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It is early to speculate, but gossip has been flying around about San Francisco Opera productions beyond the 2008-2009 season that was just announced. Starting with the press release [PDF], Peter Grimes will be performed in 2009-2010, conducted by Donald Runnicles. He'll also return for the presentation of whole Ring, which I heard will not…
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