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San Francisco

The San Francisco Ring: Episode IV – A New Hope

By Ilana Walder-Biesanz, 24 June 2018

The world is gloriously redeemed in the gripping final installment of San Francisco Opera's Ring cycle.

*****

*****

San Francisco

24 Jun 2018

The San Francisco Ring: Episode IV – A New Hope

By Ilana Walder-Biesanz

San Francisco

Valkyries parachute into San Francisco

By Ilana Walder-Biesanz, 20 June 2018

San Francisco Opera's Die Walküre overcame a disappointing first act, winning the audience over with excellent singing and playing and impressive stage effects.

****1

****1

San Francisco

20 Jun 2018

Valkyries parachute into San Francisco

By Ilana Walder-Biesanz

Washington

Twilight of the Gods gives way to an American dawn

By Hilary Stroh, 6 May 2016

Tonight’s Götterdämmerung brought the cycle to a fitting – and wholly American – conclusion.

****1

****1

Washington

6 May 2016

Twilight of the Gods gives way to an American dawn

By Hilary Stroh

Detroit

Slatkin conducts a moving Mahler “Resurrection" in Detroit

By Brian Wigman, 5 December 2015

Expertly sung and conducted, this Mahler Second proved highly enjoyable and truly memorable.

****1

****1

Detroit

5 Dec 2015

A moving Mahler “Resurrection" in Detroit

By Brian Wigman

Dallas

Into thin air: La Wally and Everest at Dallas Opera

By Bachtrack reviewer, 7 February 2015

Two mountain-themed operas were performed recently in Dallas, including the much-anticipated world première of Joby Talbot's Everest.

***11

***11

Dallas

7 Feb 2015

Into thin air: La Wally and Everest

By Bachtrack reviewer