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Semele at BAM: Lust, revenge and an interesting mingling of styles

Von Robert Levine, 07 März 2015
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“shrugged shoulders give way to sheer entertainment”
Rezensierte Veranstaltung: BAM: Howard Gilman Opera House, New York City, am 4 März 2015
Programm
Händel, Semele (US première)
Darsteller
Canadian Opera Company
Christopher Moulds, Musikalische Leitung
Zhang Huan, Regie, Bühnenbild
Han Feng, Kostüme
Jane Archibald, Semele
Hilary Summers, Ino, Juno
Kyle Ketelsen, Somnus, Cadmus
Lawrence Zazzo, Athamas
Katherine Whyte, Iris
Colin Ainsworth, Jupiter
Canadian Opera Company Orchestra
Amchok Gompo Dhonup, Throat Singer
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Canadian Opera CompanyCanadian Opera Company OrchestraChristopher MouldsColin AinsworthGeorg Friedrich HändelHan FengHilary SummersJane ArchibaldKatherine WhyteKyle KetelsenLawrence ZazzoSemele
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Robert Levine
Robert Levine
Robert T. Levine is a New York born-and-bred music writer with a particular interest in music for the voice. His work has appeared in many periodicals and newspapers. He is the author of many books, including The Story of the Orchestra, four volumes in the Black Dog & Leventhal Opera Library, and, most recently, Maria Callas: A Musical Biography.