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Parsifal an der Wiener Staatsoper: und es ward Licht im Gralsgefängnis
Die Inszenierung von Kirill Serebrennikov passt zwar nicht zur Atmosphäre, gesanglich – mit Klaus Florian Vogt in der Titelrolle – begeistert die Vorstellung jedoch umso mehr.
At half mast: Simon Boccanegra revived in Vienna
Marco Armiliato’s conducting thrills and Federica Lombardi's radiant Amelia stands out in the Wiener Staatsoper’s latest revival of Simon Boccanegra.
Lewis Carroll’s Boojum! makes serious-nonsense in Adelaide
Lovers of Lewis Carroll’s work would be enthralled by Boojum!, a clever musical quest celebrating the life and inner thoughts of Reverend Charles Dodgson, whose alter-ego was Lewis Carroll.
An effervescent Merry Widow from State Opera in Adelaide
Joyful, enthusiastic singing, dancing and music combined for a very entertaining The Merry Widow with delightfully cast lead roles.
Meistersinger Act 3 for a State Opera Wagner anniversary
Aa fitting tribute to the 20th anniversary of State Opera of South Australia’s ongoing romance with the music of Richard Wagner.
Tragedy and comedy in a double bill in Adelaide
Manuel de Falla’s rarely performed La Vida Breve and Giacomo Puccini’s comic Gianni Schicchi are quite contrasting mini-operas, united by common threads of deception and the clash of class distinction.