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Lebendige Oper: Everdings Zauberflöte in Berlin
Die Zauberflöte besteht in Berlin alle Prüfungen, René Pape begeistert als Sarastro besonders.
Erdgeister und menschliche Abgründe
Zum Saisonauftakt lädt „Das neue Opernhaus“ zu einer Rarität, der es trotz Obsession und Wahn letztlich an Spannung fehlt, die aber durch eine tolle musikalische Umsetzung besticht.
Oscar Wilde takes centre stage in Staatsoper's Salome
The Staatsoper revives a confused production by Hans Neuenfels, under the baton of Thomas Guggeis.
Mixed results as Fierrabras premieres at La Scala
Harding's grasp of the work's architecture that provides overall coherence. That, combined with the pithy, pulsing core he forges at its heart, makes this performance as engaging as it is polished.
Fledermaus debuts at La Scala but misses some sparkle
The Temple of Opera has opened its doors to operetta. For the first time the Teatro alla Scala is staging Johann Strauss' Die Fledermaus.
Highly uplifting Missa solemnis at La Scala
The conductor favours measured tempi and unfussy direction, allowing the work to stand mountain-like as an expression of its own intrinsic magnificence.