The Opera Tattler
Reviews of Performances and their Audiences
Category: Partenope
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* Notes *A revival of Händel's Partenope returned to San Francisco Opera last night. The sleek staging (Act III pictured, photograph by Cory Weaver) is still very funny and the cast is fantastic. Even though Händel wrote 42 operas, we usually only hear Giulio Cesare and Rodelinda. Partenope (1730) had its first performances in the…
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In Act I, Scene 4 of Partenope, the rather shy Prince Armindo of Rhodes expresses his love for Queen Partenope, but she is, of course, not there to hear him. Details of Painting | Performance Review of Partenope
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Production Web Site | SF Opera's Blog Reviewers found San Francisco Opera's Partenope (Act III pictured left, photograph by Cory Weaver) delightful. Reviews: San Francisco Chronicle | San Francisco Classical Voice | San Francisco Examiner | San Jose Mercury News
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* Notes * Christopher Alden’s delightfully humorous production of Partenope opened at San Francisco Opera last night. The stylish set (Act I pictured left, photograph by Cory Weaver), designed by Andrew Lieberman, was enhanced by Adam Silverman’s lighting. Costume designer Jon Morrell did a wonderful job evoking 1920s Paris and Man Ray. The staging matches the…
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Julian Wachner (pictured left) is to conduct San Francisco Opera's Partenope, which runs from October 15 to November 2, 2014. He replaces British conductor Christian Curnyn, who has withdrawn from the production for personal reasons. Production Web Site | Press Release
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Here is the promised review from the Opernphrenologe. I must say that I'm quite jealous that she got to attend a performance of this production. However, I hear there is to be a DVD release, so at least there is that to look forward to. * Notes * The recent production of Händel's Partenope…
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