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Irrungen und Geschmacksverwirrungen: Le nozze di Figaro
Die Spielzeiteröffnung am Staatstheater Wiesbaden setzt Beaumarchais Komödien in den Fokus.
Rodelinda returns to the Göttingen Handel Festival
Handel's Rodelinda comes to Göttingen a year after the planned centennial anniversary event, but is worth the wait with respect to musical values led by conductor Laurence Cummings with Anna Dennis in the title role.
A bizarre Berenice at the Halle Handel Festival
A post post-modern production of Berenice threw distraction upon distraction at the audience, but was saved by good singing and orchestral playing.
Baroque bawdiness at Komische Oper Berlin
With many costume changes, notably into a Sun-King with very prominent phalic sunburst, Houtzeel held centre-stage in the title role.
Dramatic cantatas from Franziska Gottwald
Franziska Gottwald's superb mezzo voice and technique combined with dedicated commitment to text makes for a satisfying concert at Rosdorf near Göttingen during the Handel festival
Rare and resplendent Bruckner in Ebrach
Rare Bruckner psalm setting brought to light and given a stunning performance with Mass no. 3 by Munich Philharmonic Choir, Philharmonia Festive at Ebrach's 25th jubilee concert.