The Opera Tattler
Reviews of Performances and their Audiences
Category: Bayreuther Festspiele
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* Notes * Katharina Wagner's production of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg at the Bayreuther Festspiele is simply dumbfounding. From the very beginning it was clear that the person behind the absurd staging was exceedingly detail-oriented and highly neurotic. The concept seemed well thought out and read clearly, and better yet was carried through to the end.…
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* Notes * The Bayreuther Festspiele's last cycle of Der Ring des Nibelungen this season concluded with Götterdämmerung last night. Christian Thielemann kept the orchestra under control, and the sound produced was clear and beautiful. The chorus also sounded absolutely gorgeous. The singing was strong for all the smaller roles. The Rheintöchter sounded lovely and alluring.…
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* Notes * Siegfried was performed last night as part of the Bayreuther Festspiele. Conductor Christian Thielemann had the orchestra well in hand, there were only the tiniest of brass errors. For the most part, the sound was translucent but full. The singing was solid. Christiane Kohl's keen voice was suitable for the Waldvogel, not exactly…
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* Notes * Bayreuth's Ring cycle continued with Die Walküre last night. Once again, the orchestra sounded lovely under the direction of Christian Thielemann, and the brass was particularly fine. The singing was stronger overall than in Das Rheingold. The Walküren did sang admirably, their voices were well-matched. Michelle Breedt was shrill as Fricka, but her…
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* Notes * The third and last Ring cycle of this year's Bayreuther Festspiele began with Das Rheingold last night. Under Christian Thielemann, the orchestra sounded splendid: the string were brilliant, the harps lovely, and the horns clear. For the most part, the singers could not match this fullness of sound. The voices of Christiane Kohl…
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Annette Dasch is singing Elsa in 2010 at the Bayreuther Festspiele. Adrienne Pieczonka will sing Senta in 2012. APF Article | Official Site
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Eva Wagner-Pasquier and Katharina Wagner have been chosen to lead the Bayreuther Festspiele. New York Times Article | Press Release
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The Bayreuther Festspiele is going to stream Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg on July 27th for a mere 49 Euro per online ticket. Bayreuth LIVE | AP Article
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The Bayreuther Festspiele is considering broadcasting some of their operas. AP Article | Bayreuther Festspiele Official Site
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