2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-17UTC16:34:49+00:002018-04-17Maxim Vengerov and Polina Osetinskaya’s marathon of Brahms sonatas showed off the composer at his most lyrical and dramatic. The many faces of Brahms: Maxim Vengerov and Polina Osetinskaya at the Barbicanen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-brahms-vengerov-osetinskaya-barbican-london-april-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngKevin W Nghttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15781https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15781https://bachtrack.com/files/40587-kevin-w-ng.jpgKevin is currently a student at the University of British Columbia. He is a violinist and violist, and regularly performs as a soloist, orchestral player, and chamber musician. Particular interests include French violin sonatas, 20th century opera, and Richard Strauss.https://bachtrack.com/files/81245-113-colour-hi-res---maxim-vengerov-apr2012--c--b-ealovega.jpg510340Maxim VengerovBenjamin Ealovega2018-Apr-16, Barbican Hall: Vengerov plays the Brahms Violin Sonatashttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/barbican-hall/vengerov-plays-the-brahms-violin-sonatas/16-april-2018/19-302018-04-162018-04-16Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?utm_medium=External_Email&utm_source=Vengerov_Brahms_bachtrack&ID=20653&utm_campaign=CCOCLA260117E&utm_content=CCOCLA260117E_bookhttps://bachtrack.com/files/18762-barbican.jpg4
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-07UTC05:56:05+00:002018-04-05Hakhnazaryan’s programme was rich with meaty music.Hakhnazaryan at Wigmore Hall: a riotous jig with a touch of classen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-brahms-schumann-cassado-hakhnazaryan-shevchenko-wigmore-hall-london-march-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngOlivia Bellhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22437https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22437https://bachtrack.com/files/44125-olivia-bell.jpgOlivia has recently graduated as Senior choral Scholar from Queens'
College, Cambridge, where she read English and became Culture Editor at
the Tab. A freelance soprano, she currently works as a content editor at
the Telegraph.https://bachtrack.com/files/80374-narek-haknazaryan-c-marco-borggreve2-resized.jpg510340Narek HaknazaryanMarco Borggreve2018-Apr-02, Wigmore Hall: Narek Hakhnazaryanhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/wigmore-hall/narek-hakhnazaryan/02-april-2018/19-302018-04-022018-04-02Wigmore HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomW1U 2BP36 Wigmore Street51.5165679060013-0.148358345031738https://wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/narek-hakhnazaryan-oxana-shevchenko-201804021930?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/64407-wigmore-hall-logo.jpg5
Yet another revival of MacMillan's signature ballet. Enlivened by tremendous performances, not least in the title role, and still a classic. But, how long will that pertain?
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-03UTC11:08:18+00:002018-04-01Yet another revival of MacMillan's signature ballet. Enlivened by tremendous performances, not least in the title role, and still a classic. But, how long will that pertain? Francesca Hayward shines in The Royal Ballet's revival of Manonen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-manon-hayward-royal-ballet-royal-opera-house-london-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngGraham Wattshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18349https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18349https://bachtrack.com/files/305-gw_18.jpgGraham Watts is a freelance dance writer and critic writing regularly for Dancing Times, Dance Europe, Danza Europa, and many more publications. He regularly writes features for Sadler’s Wells, London Coliseum and La Scala. Chairman of the Dance Section of the Critics’ Circle in the United Kingdom and of the UK National Dance Awards he has interviewed many of the greatest names in dance including Maya Plisetskaya, Vladimir Vasiliev, Boris Eifman, Alexei Ratmansky, Andris Liepa, Sir Peter Wright, David Bintley and Dame Gillian Lynne. When not involved in dance Graham is a keen fencer, and has captained the British Sabre team.
https://bachtrack.com/files/80220-manon--christopher-saunders-as-monsieur-gm--francesca-hayward-as-manon-and-alexander-campbell-as-lescaut---roh--2018--ph--by-bill-cooper-.jpg510350C. Saunders (Monsieur GM), F. Hayward (Manon), A. Campbell (Lescaut) in ManonBill Cooper | ROH, 20182018-Mar-29, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Manonhttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/royal-opera-house-covent-garden/manon/29-march-2018/19-302018-03-292018-05-16Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
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Massanet’s Don Quichotte is mounted by Opera Australia, in a production which creaks but is held together by fine singing from Ferruccio Furlanetto and Warwick Fyfe.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-21UTC15:19:57+00:002018-03-21Massanet’s Don Quichotte is mounted by Opera Australia, in a production which creaks but is held together by fine singing from Ferruccio Furlanetto and Warwick Fyfe.Enter the madman: Massenet’s Don Quichotte in Sydneyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-don-quichotte-furlanetto-opera-australia-sydney-opera-house-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/79147-don-quichotte-ss18-high-res-01-ferruccio-furlanetto-c-ken-howard-san-diego-opera-resized.jpg510340Ferruccio Furlanetto (Don Quichotte)Ken Howard | San Diego Opera2018-Mar-16, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: Don Quichottehttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/don-quichotte/16-march-2018/19-302018-03-162018-03-28Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.214876https://opera.org.au/whatson/events/don-quichotte-sydney?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41870-opera-australia-logo.jpg3
This production fell just short of brilliance but showed how relevant and thought-provoking opera as an art form can be when tapping into today's headline debates.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-20UTC09:54:15+00:002018-03-17This production fell just short of brilliance but showed how relevant and thought-provoking opera as an art form can be when tapping into today's headline debates.A conceptually bold Manon at Oper Kölnen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-manon-erath-markova-ayan-oper-koln-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngCristina Burackhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26628https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26628https://bachtrack.com/files/70028-cristina-burack.jpgCristina Burack studied piano and flute for many years, before earning her BM in Voice and Opera performance at Northwestern University, with a strong focus on German Lieder, as well as a BA in History. After continuing her vocal studies in Vienna, she turned her professional focus to communications. She is a freelance journalist who particularly enjoys covering the intersection of music, history and politics.https://bachtrack.com/files/79037-manon-72-insik-choi--de-bretigny--zuzana-markova--manon-lescaut--resized.jpg510340Insik Choi (De Brétigny) and Zuzana Marková (Manon Lescaut)Bernd Uhlig2018-Mar-04, Oper Köln: Staatenhaus Saal 1: Manonhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/oper-koln-staatenhaus-saal-1/manon/04-march-2018/18-002018-03-042018-04-02Oper Köln: Staatenhaus Saal 1CologneNorth Rhine-WestphaliaGermany50679Rheinparkweg 150.9455070165720446.972769349799819https://bachtrack.com/files/49752-oper-cologne-logo.png4
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-01-22UTC15:01:59+00:002018-01-22Debussy's newly unearthed Première Suite d’orchestre, hitherto unheard in the UK, was presented in the context of music that may have inspired him.The Young Debussy: Roth and the LSO open their miniature festival in styleen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-young-debussy-roth-moreau-london-symphony-january-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Valenciahttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/17174https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/17174https://bachtrack.com/files/280-mark_valencia.jpgMark has worked in arts journalism for more than thirty years, initially as a broadcaster then later in print as a writer and French-English translator for music magazines and CD companies. He has been a regular reviewer of opera, music and theatre since 2008 and is opera editor for WhatsOnStage. Mark's background is in education - teaching drama and directing. His passion for music and theatre has led him to collaborate with a number of composers on lyrics and librettos.https://bachtrack.com/files/74918-francois-xavier-roth-6553560-francois-sechet-resized.jpg510340François-Xavier RothFrançois Sechet2018-Jan-21, Barbican Hall: The Young Debussyhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/barbican-hall/the-young-debussy/21-january-2018/19-002018-01-212018-01-21Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207http://lso.co.uk/whats-on/icalrepeat.detail/2018/01/21/784/-/the-young-debussy.html?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/66894-lso2017logo.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-16UTC14:56:15+00:002017-11-16Ailyn Pérez draws every eye and ear to her in an easy-on-the-eye production that doesn't solve some of the work's inherent contradictions.Ailyn Pérez stands out in a mixed performance of Massenet's Thaïs at The Meten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-thais-massenet-met-opera-perez-finley-villaume-november-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Karlinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/files/40449-david-karlin.jpgDavid is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.https://bachtrack.com/files/71302-David Pittsinger (Polémon, left), Gerard Finley (Athanaël, singing).jpg510340David Pittsinger (Polémon, left), Gerard Finley (Athanaël, singing)Chris Lee | Metropolitan Opera2017-Nov-11, Lincoln Center: Metropolitan Opera House: Thaïshttps://bachtrack.com/listing-thais-massenet-met-opera-perez-findley-villaume-november-20172017-11-112017-12-02Lincoln Center: Metropolitan Opera HouseNew York CityNew YorkUnited States1002340.772270627753-73.983972072601http://www.metopera.org/Season/2017-18-Season/thais-massenet-tickets/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/38525-met-opera-logo.jpg3
Aspiring Perth (WA) company Opera Box provides an enjoyable night at the opera, cementing their willingness to perform major mainstream works, challenging the dominance of the established companies and their less imaginative choices.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-09-04UTC09:27:22+00:002017-09-03Aspiring Perth (WA) company Opera Box provides an enjoyable night at the opera, cementing their willingness to perform major mainstream works, challenging the dominance of the established companies and their less imaginative choices.Enjoyable Manon from Opera Box in Perthen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-manon-opera-box-perth-western-australia-september-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngSandra Bowdlerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22175https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22175https://bachtrack.com/files/40842-sandra-bowlder.jpgSandra Bowdler was born and educated in Sydney, and has pursued a career as an archaeologist since graduating from the University of Sydney in 1970. She is now Emeritus Professor of Archaeology and a Senior Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia in the School of Social Sciences and the School of Music. Since attending a production of Handel’s opera Alcina at the Sydney Opera House in 1982, she has become a devotee of the works of GF Handel, and Baroque music generally. In 1996 she began writing opera reviews for online outlets, graduating to more professional sources by 2000. In 2007, she inaugurated Festival Baroque Australia in Perth, Western Australia, Australia’s first Baroque music festival. Under that banner, she curated two festivals and several concerts in Perth.https://bachtrack.com/files/66869-manon-opera-box3-resized.jpg510340Jenna Robertson (Manon)Opera Box2017-Sep-01, Newman College: Marist Auditorium: Manonhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/newman-college-marist-auditorium/manon/01-september-2017/19-302017-09-012017-09-07Newman College: Marist AuditoriumPerth WAWestern AustraliaAustralia216 Empire Avenue, Churchlands-31.9234405115.788121700000033
Just what the doctor ordered: a programme of Franco-Iberian musical delights to advance the cause of a Mediterranean lifestyle, with Charles Dutoit and the RPO in commanding form.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-08-18UTC08:24:56+00:002017-08-18Just what the doctor ordered: a programme of Franco-Iberian musical delights to advance the cause of a Mediterranean lifestyle, with Charles Dutoit and the RPO in commanding form.Prom 43: Dutoit and the RPO pull out all the stopsen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prom-43-dutoit-doustrac-bell-royal-philharmonic-august-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngAlexander Hallhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/11347https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/11347https://bachtrack.com/files/202-alexander_hall.jpgAlexander Hall divides his time between London and Hamburg, having spent a lifetime writing in some form or other: fiction, academic research, educational materials and professional translations. He has been an avid concert-goer from his teenage years with fond memories of many of the giants of the past, including Klemperer, Karajan, Böhm, Bernstein and Carlos Kleiber. For him the symphony orchestra is one of the greatest artistic creations of all time.https://bachtrack.com/files/65998-prom-43-cr-bbc-chris-chistodoulou-5-resized.jpg510340Charles Dutoit, Joshua Bell and the RPOBBC | Chris Christodoulou2017-Aug-17, Royal Albert Hall: Prom 43https://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-albert-hall/prom-43/17-august-2017/18-302017-08-172017-08-17Royal Albert HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW7 2APKensington Gore51.5014299260821-0.17751932144165https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/egdv2m?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/78814-artwork-for-events--1-.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-07-25UTC15:27:09+00:002017-07-25Outstanding performances from Nicole Car and Etienne Dupuis turn Opera Australia's unstaged production of Thaïs into a triumph at Sydney Town Hall.Sparking leads wow audience in rare Sydney concert performance of Thaïsen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-massenet-thais-car-dupuis-tourniaire-opera-australia-july-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/64473--c--georges-antoni-6-resized.jpg510340Nicole CarGeorges Antoni2017-Jul-22, Sydney Town Hall: Thaïshttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-town-hall/thais/22-july-2017/19-302017-07-222017-07-22Sydney Town HallSydneyNew South WalesAustralia2000483 George Street-33.8731993151.2063299https://opera.org.au/whatson/events/thais?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41870-opera-australia-logo.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-04-12UTC14:23:12+00:002017-04-11A memorable Manon in Budapest Hungarian National Ballet superb in Manonen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-manon-hungarian-national-ballet-state-opera-budapest-april-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngGraham Wattshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18349https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18349https://bachtrack.com/files/305-gw_18.jpgGraham Watts is a freelance dance writer and critic writing regularly for Dancing Times, Dance Europe, Danza Europa, and many more publications. He regularly writes features for Sadler’s Wells, London Coliseum and La Scala. Chairman of the Dance Section of the Critics’ Circle in the United Kingdom and of the UK National Dance Awards he has interviewed many of the greatest names in dance including Maya Plisetskaya, Vladimir Vasiliev, Boris Eifman, Alexei Ratmansky, Andris Liepa, Sir Peter Wright, David Bintley and Dame Gillian Lynne. When not involved in dance Graham is a keen fencer, and has captained the British Sabre team.
https://bachtrack.com/files/57875-myimage.jpg510350Hungarian National Ballet in ManonSzilvia Csibi2017-Apr-04, Hungarian State Opera: Manonhttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/hungarian-state-opera/manon/04-april-2017/18-002017-04-042017-04-09Hungarian State OperaBudapestCentral HungaryHungary47.50229519.05891500000007http://www.opera.hu/musor/megtekint/manon-2016/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/40027-manon-logo.jpg5
Ivan Magrì's exemplary technique and strong delivery in his London recital debut left his audience hoping for a return visit to the Rosenblatt series in the imminent future.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-04-06UTC08:24:21+00:002017-04-05Ivan Magrì's exemplary technique and strong delivery in his London recital debut left his audience hoping for a return visit to the Rosenblatt series in the imminent future.Rich pickings from Ivan Magrì's Rosenblatt Recitalen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-magri-burnside-rosenblatt-recital-wigmore-hall-april-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDominic Lowehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20105https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20105https://bachtrack.com/files/30245-dominic_lowe.jpgDominic Lowe recently completed a degree in Classics, and one of his great interests is the reception of Greece and Rome in opera. A regular opera-goer since his very early teens, he is particularly keen on the hidden operatic gems of the 19th century. He is largely based in the South of England.https://bachtrack.com/files/57407-ivan-magri-rosenblatt-recital-c-jonathan-rose4-resized.jpg300450Ivan MagrìJonathan Rose2017-Apr-03, Wigmore Hall: Rosenblatt Recital: Ivan Magrìhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/wigmore-hall/rosenblatt-recital-ivan-magri/03-april-2017/19-302017-04-032017-04-03Wigmore HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomW1U 2BP36 Wigmore Street51.5165679060013-0.148358345031738https://wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/ivan-magri-iain-burnside-201704031930?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/42763-magri.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-04-04UTC10:02:10+00:002017-04-03Juan Diego Flórez stars as Goethe’s archetypal Romantic poet in Massenet's Werther in Zurich. Provocation as part of the package: Massenet’s Werther in Zurichen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-werther-gurbaca-florez-stephany-zurich-april-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngSarah Batschelethttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16221https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16221https://bachtrack.com/files/42348-sarah-batschelet.jpgSarah Batschlelet, long based in Switzerland, took a degree in Art History from Smith College, Northampton, Massachuetts, and lives as a freelance writer and editor near Zurich.https://bachtrack.com/files/57274-werther-juan-diego-florez-anna-stephany-zurich-c-herwig-prammer-resized.jpg510340Juan Diego Flórez (Werther) and Anna Stéphany (Charlotte)Herwig Prammer2017-Apr-02, Opernhaus: Wertherhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/opernhaus-1069/werther/02-april-2017/19-002017-04-022017-04-30OpernhausZürichZürichSwitzerland8008Falkenstrasse 147.36464318.546483500000022https://www.opernhaus.ch/en/activity/detail/werther-02-04-2017-18667/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/37225-werther.jpg4
Cellist Gautier Capuçon and pianist Frank Braley are artists I have previously admired in many chamber ensemble concerts, but their recital at Kings Place was the first time I heard them as a duo.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-03-19UTC14:29:44+00:002017-03-19Cellist Gautier Capuçon and pianist Frank Braley are artists I have previously admired in many chamber ensemble concerts, but their recital at Kings Place was the first time I heard them as a duo.Gautier Capuçon and Frank Braley impress in mercurial Debussyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-gautier-capucon-frank-braley-kings-place-march-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngNahoko Gotohhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/60https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/60https://bachtrack.com/files/121-nahoko.jpgNahoko is a UK-based Japanese music journalist with a background in musicology. She writes regularly for various Japanese media including Ongaku no tomo and Mostly Classic magazines.https://bachtrack.com/files/55981-gautier-capucon-c-gregory-batardon-02.jpg510340Gautier CapuçonGregory Batardon2017-Mar-15, Kings Place: Hall One: Gautier Capuçon & Frank Braley: Colours of a New Centuryhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/kings-place-hall-one/gautier-capucon-frank-braley-colours-of-a-new-century/15-march-2017/19-302017-03-152017-03-15Kings Place: Hall OneLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomN1 9AG90 York Way51.534911038671-0.1221156120300293http://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/gautier-capu-on-frank-braley#.V4eDT_krKUk?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/42543-gautier-capucon-credit-gregory-batardon-bt.png4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-03-06UTC10:56:14+00:002017-03-04Younger generations have still a lot to learn from the 76-year old singerPlácido Domingo returns to the Liceu for Massenet's Thaïsen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-thais-domingo-machaidze-fournillier-liceu-barcelona-march-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngPep Gorgorihttps://bachtrack.com/files/54707-thais-nino-machaidze-liceu--a-bofill-crop.jpg510340Nino MachaidzeAntoni Bofill2017-Mar-01, Gran Teatre del Liceu: Thaïshttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/gran-teatre-del-liceu/thais/01-march-2017/20-002017-03-012017-03-04Gran Teatre del LiceuBarcelonaCataloniaSpain0800241.38033467229232.17395722866058http://www.liceubarcelona.cat/en/2016-2017-season/opera/thais?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/49499-4662--404----a-bofill.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-02-23UTC10:16:42+00:002017-02-22From the moment he stepped on stage as our ill-fated title character, Italian tenor Vittorio Grigolo seemed as if he may burst at the seams. Vittorio Grigòlo energizes an uneven Met staging of Wertheren_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-werther-grigolo-leonard-gardner-metropolitan-opera-february-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngSacha Evanshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19088https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19088https://bachtrack.com/files/25986-sacha_evans.jpgSacha Evans is an American critic with a focus on vocal music, particularly Baroque opera. She is a communications consultant by day, culture vulture by night. She currently resides in New York City and sings with the Manhattan Choral Ensemble. Learn more about her at: http://sachaevans.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/53990-werther-vittorio-grigolo-c-met-opera-marty-sohl-resized.jpg510340Vittorio Grigòlo (Werther)Marty Sohl | Metropolitan Opera2017-Feb-16, Lincoln Center: Metropolitan Opera House: Wertherhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/lincoln-center-metropolitan-opera-house/werther/16-february-2017/19-302017-02-162017-03-09Lincoln Center: Metropolitan Opera HouseNew York CityNew YorkUnited States1002340.772270627753-73.983972072601http://www.metopera.org/Season/2016-17-Season/werther-massenet-tickets/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/38525-met-opera-logo.jpg3
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-01-30UTC22:15:57+00:002017-01-29Beczała's "Pourquoi me réveiller" stops the show in Willy Decker's thoughtful Werther at the Liceu, expertly conducted by Alain Altinoglu.Piotr Beczała leads a comprehensively excellent Werther in Barcelonaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-werther-antonacci-beczala-decker-altinoglu-liceu-barcelona-january-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Karlinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/files/40449-david-karlin.jpgDavid is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.https://bachtrack.com/files/52111-werther-piotr-beczala-c-antoni-bofill-liceu-resized.jpg510340Piotr Beczała (Werther)Antoni Bofill2017-Jan-15, Gran Teatre del Liceu: Wertherhttps://bachtrack.com/listing-massenet-werther-antonacci-beczala-decker-altinoglu-liceu-barcelona-january-20172017-01-152017-02-04Gran Teatre del LiceuBarcelonaCataloniaSpain0800241.38033467229232.17395722866058http://www.liceubarcelona.cat/en/2016-2017-season/opera/werther?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/49494-werther-16-hq.jpg5
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-01-12UTC09:20:05+00:002017-01-12Confusion, lack of subtlety and volume issues beset the first Rosenblatt Recital of the year.Patchy recital from Stefano La Colla and Maria Katzarava at Wigmore Hallen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-katzarava-la-colla-rosenblatt-wigmore-hall-january-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDominic Lowehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20105https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20105https://bachtrack.com/files/30245-dominic_lowe.jpgDominic Lowe recently completed a degree in Classics, and one of his great interests is the reception of Greece and Rome in opera. A regular opera-goer since his very early teens, he is particularly keen on the hidden operatic gems of the 19th century. He is largely based in the South of England.https://bachtrack.com/files/51146-maria-katzarava-and-stefano-la-colla-c-jonathan-rose-resized.jpg510340Maria Katzarava and Stefano La CollaJonathan Rose2017-Jan-10, Wigmore Hall: Rosenblatt Recital: Maria Katzarava and Stefano La Collahttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/wigmore-hall/rosenblatt-recital-maria-katzarava-and-stefano-la-colla/10-january-2017/19-302017-01-102017-01-10Wigmore HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomW1U 2BP36 Wigmore Street51.5165679060013-0.148358345031738https://wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/maria-katzarava-stefano-la-colla-simon-lepper-201701101930?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/42753-katzarava---la-colla.jpg3
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-12-19UTC12:53:21+00:002016-12-17Juan Diego Flórez plays the role for the first time on stage and it's a vocal triumph Werther's middle-class dream in Rosetta Cucchi's Bologna stagingen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-werther-cucchi-mariotti-florez-leonard-teatro-comunae-bologna-december-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngRenato Vergahttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22768https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22768https://bachtrack.com/files/46433-renato-verga.jpgRenato graduated from Turin University in Physics. He has always had a particular passion for music and the stage. A former member of a choir, he was raised in the musical milieu influenced by the eminent Italian musicologist Massimo Mila. In 2014, Renato started his own blog, which now has 1000 posts.https://bachtrack.com/files/50464-werther-werther-juan-diego-florez-charlotte-isabel-leonard-i4q4389--rocco-casaluci-2016-tcbo.jpg510340Juan Diego Flórez (Werther) and Isabel Leonard (Charlotte)Rocco Casaluci2016-Dec-15, Teatro Comunale: Wertherhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/teatro-comunale-1281/werther/15-december-2016/20-002016-12-152016-12-23Teatro ComunaleBolognaEmilia-RomagnaItaly40126Largo Respighi 144.496452711.350129899999956http://www.comunalebologna.it/index.php?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&id=431&tx_eventmgmt_pi2[ev_id]=756&cHash=b9ac192343aa5f2371dd34d64b23d526https://bachtrack.com/files/67021-teatro-comunale-bologna-logo.jpg4
The Los Angeles Philharmonic's last week of its classical music season at the Hollywood Bowl began with romantic French music under an almost full moon played the sexy Seattle way.
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-09-15UTC08:25:03+00:002016-09-14The Los Angeles Philharmonic's last week of its classical music season at the Hollywood Bowl began with romantic French music under an almost full moon played the sexy Seattle way.French classics from Capuçon and Morlot as the Hollywood Bowl's summer nears its enden_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-morlot-gautier-capucon-los-angeles-philharmonic-hollywood-bowl-september-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngLaurence Vitteshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21765https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21765https://bachtrack.com/files/40609-laurence-vittes.jpgLaurence was born and grew up in Los Angeles; his father was a writer and his mother a teacher. He trained as a cellist, a librarian and a critic. His company was a major supplier to the music and recordings collections of the Library of Congress, Bibliothèque Nationale, British Library, Stanford, Harvard and Yale. He introduced French Harmonia Mundi, Hyperion, Chandos and Naxos to the North American market. Laurence believes that writing about music unleashes the potential of the classical music industry. He writes for the Huffington Post, Gramophone, Bachtrack, Strings, Audiophile Audition, and the Southern California Early Music Society.https://bachtrack.com/files/42552-gautier-capucon-gregory-batardon-resized.jpg510340Gautier CapuçonGregory Batardon2016-Sep-13, Hollywood Bowl: Musique de Francehttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/hollywood-bowl/musique-de-france/13-september-2016/20-002016-09-132016-09-13Hollywood BowlLos AngelesCaliforniaUnited StatesCA 9007834.1128882604905-118.3388578891753
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-09-14UTC13:29:31+00:002016-09-14A Manon as sexy and unsteady as its heroine.Patricia Petibon shines in Olivier Py's ambitious Geneva Manonen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-manon-py-petibon-richter-geneva-september-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngElodie Olson-Coonshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15745https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15745https://bachtrack.com/files/224-elodie.jpgOriginaire de Lorraine, Elodie Olson-Coons a fait ses études littéraires à Cambridge. Mezzo-soprano et pianiste, elle est particulièrement intéressée par la musique contemporaine et vocale.https://bachtrack.com/files/45631-manon-patricia-petibon-gtg-c-caroleparodi-01-cropped.jpg510340Patricia PetibonGTG | Carole Parodi2016-Sep-12, L'Opéra des Nations: Manonhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/lopera-des-nations/manon/12-september-2016/19-302016-09-122016-09-27L'Opéra des NationsGenevaGenevaSwitzerland1202 GenèvePlace des Nations,1202 Genève,Switzerland46.22186416.139305700000023https://www.geneveopera.ch/programmation/saison-16-17/manon/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/42119-grand-theatre-geneve-square-240.jpg4
Vittorio Grigolo and Joyce DiDonato live up to their starry reputations in the Royal Opera's latest revival of Massenet's tale of unrequited love and suicide.
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-06-20UTC08:12:53+00:002016-06-19Vittorio Grigolo and Joyce DiDonato live up to their starry reputations in the Royal Opera's latest revival of Massenet's tale of unrequited love and suicide.Grigolo and DiDonato light up the Royal Opera's Wertheren_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-werther-royal-opera-didonato-grigolo-pappano-june-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Karlinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/files/40449-david-karlin.jpgDavid is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.https://bachtrack.com/files/41211-vittorio-grigolo-as-werther--joyce-didonato-as-charlotte-c-roh-photographer-bill-cooper.jpg510340Vittorio Grigolo (Werther) and Joyce DiDonato (Charlotte)ROH | Bill Cooper2016-Jun-19, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Wertherhttps://bachtrack.com/listing-werther-royal-opera-didonato-grigolo-pappano-june-20162016-06-192016-07-13Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
,Covent Garden51.513371-0.12239999999997http://www.roh.org.uk/productions/werther-by-benoit-jacquot?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/57341-royal-opera-house-logo.jpg3
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-06-15UTC09:09:08+00:002016-06-14Despite an indisposition, Mariella Devia remains a formidable bel canto performer at her much-anticipated Wigmore Hall recital.Bel canto brilliance: Mariella Devia's Rosenblatt Recital at Wigmore Hallen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-mariella-devia-rosenblatt-wigmore-june-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngKevin W Nghttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15781https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15781https://bachtrack.com/files/40587-kevin-w-ng.jpgKevin is currently a student at the University of British Columbia. He is a violinist and violist, and regularly performs as a soloist, orchestral player, and chamber musician. Particular interests include French violin sonatas, 20th century opera, and Richard Strauss.https://bachtrack.com/files/41000-mariella-devia-rosenblatt-recitals-jonathan-rose-resized.jpg510340Giulio Zappa and Mariella Devia at Wigmore HallJonathan Rose2016-Jun-14, Wigmore Hall: Rosenblatt Recital: Mariella Deviahttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/wigmore-hall/rosenblatt-recital-mariella-devia/14-june-2016/19-302016-06-142016-06-14Wigmore HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomW1U 2BP36 Wigmore Street51.5165679060013-0.148358345031738http://rosenblattrecitals.com/recital.aspx?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&key=167https://bachtrack.com/files/40995-mariella-devia.jpg4
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-04-15UTC17:06:03+00:002016-04-15Javier Camarena gave a thrilling performance in the penultimate Rosenblatt Recital.
Brawn and brains: Javier Camarena dazzles at the Wigmore Hallen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-javier-camarena-rosenblatt-recital-april-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDominic Lowehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20105https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20105https://bachtrack.com/files/30245-dominic_lowe.jpgDominic Lowe recently completed a degree in Classics, and one of his great interests is the reception of Greece and Rome in opera. A regular opera-goer since his very early teens, he is particularly keen on the hidden operatic gems of the 19th century. He is largely based in the South of England.https://bachtrack.com/files/38050-boas_javier_camarena_scaled.jpg510325Javier Camarena2016-Apr-14, Wigmore Hall: Rosenblatt Recital: Javier Camarenahttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/wigmore-hall/rosenblatt-recital-javier-camarena/14-april-2016/19-302016-04-142016-04-14Wigmore HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomW1U 2BP36 Wigmore Street51.5165679060013-0.148358345031738http://www.rosenblattrecitalseries.co.uk/recital.aspx?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&key=165https://bachtrack.com/files/24846-javier_camarena.jpg5
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-04-15UTC11:05:26+00:002016-04-12This new production of Massenet’s Werther in Tokyo suffered multiple personnel changes even before it opened...
A rather conventional Werther in Tokyoen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-werther-korchak-maximova-tokyo-april-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngNahoko Gotohhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/60https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/60https://bachtrack.com/files/121-nahoko.jpgNahoko is a UK-based Japanese music journalist with a background in musicology. She writes regularly for various Japanese media including Ongaku no tomo and Mostly Classic magazines.https://bachtrack.com/files/37948-werther_korchak_tokyo_resized.jpg300450Dmitry Korchak (Werther)New National Theatre, Tokyo | Terashi Masahiko2016-Apr-06, New National Theatre, Tokyo: Opera House: Wertherhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/new-national-theatre-tokyo-opera-house/werther/06-april-2016/14-002016-04-062016-04-16New National Theatre, Tokyo: Opera HouseTokyoTokyoJapan151-00711-1-1 Honmachi,Shibuya-ku35.6823286238647139.686012268065953
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-03-23UTC16:50:54+00:002016-03-21A complex portrait of obsessive and destructive passion.Fade to black: Psychologically powerful Werther in Bostonen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-werther-boston-lyric-opera-march-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngKevin Wellshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19808https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19808https://bachtrack.com/files/28562-kevin_wells.jpgKevin Wells was bitten by the opera bug at 10, having heard a 1936 recording of Jussi Björling singing “Che gelida manina”. He has never been the same since. A student of voice, performance practice, the history of singing and opera, he holds advanced degrees in Italian and has lived and worked in Italy off and on since the 70s. La Scala became a second home as the Met had been during college daze. Now in his native Boston, he works as translator, tutor, and language coach, haunts Symphony Hall, and would haunt the Opera House had it not been demolished in 1958!https://bachtrack.com/files/36816-werther_sandra_piques_eddy_alex_richardson_boston_lyric_opera_s_werther_charles_erickson_resized.jpg510340Sandra Piques Eddy (Charlotte) and Alex Richardson (Werther)Charles Erickson2016-Mar-11, Boch Center: Shubert Theater: Massenet's Wertherhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/boch-center-shubert-theater/massenets-werther/11-march-2016/19-302016-03-112016-03-20Boch Center: Shubert TheaterBostonMassachusettsUnited States02116265 Tremont St42.3503978-71.065397500000024
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-04-25UTC11:56:25+00:002016-02-28Attention to delivery, effective interpretation and intelligent programming is what make the duo such a consistently beloved force in concert.
Hampson and Rieger in songs of love and loss at the Konzerthaus, Viennaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-hampson-rieger-konzerthaus-vienna-february-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngChanda VanderHarthttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/11169https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/11169https://bachtrack.com/files/40586-chanda-vanderhart.jpgChanda is a pianist, vocal coach, recording artist, accompanist, eBook creator, masterclass organizer, teacher and PhD candidate who lives, works and plays in Vienna, Austria. For more on Chanda and all her many crazy projects, click here.https://bachtrack.com/files/35410-thomas_hampson_kristin_hoebermann_resized.jpg508339Thomas HampsonKristin Hoebermann2016-Feb-26, Konzerthaus: Großer Saal: Liederrecital Thomas Hampsonhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/konzerthaus-grosser-saal/liederrecital-thomas-hampson/26-february-2016/19-302016-02-262016-02-26Konzerthaus: Großer SaalViennaViennaAustria103048.20066616.3775164
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-08-04UTC16:19:25+00:002015-11-16How relevant is Manon nowadays? At La Scala, it resonates today as timely as ever and sorrow lingers on. Svetlana Zakharova and Roberto Bolle in a vividly Milanese L’histoire de Manonen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-manon-zakharova-bolle-la-scala-milan-november-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJade Larinehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20011https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20011https://bachtrack.com/files/35806-jade_larine.jpgJade graduated in political sciences then studied Russian civilisation. Conservatoire-trained in classical music in her early years, she also took ballet classes and still stands at the barre in Paris. A devout balletomane, she writes for French ballet medias and carries out researches on Russian ballet and politics. Her interests range from 19th-century Russian ballet to sovietic choregraphy, as well as neoclassical narrative ballets. She particularly enjoys watching ballets at the Bolshoi.https://bachtrack.com/files/30859-manon_svetlana_zakharova_roberto_bolle_brescia_e_amisano_teatro_alla_scala2_resized.jpg300399Roberto Bolle (Des Grieux) and Svetlana Zakharova (Manon)Marco Brescia & Rudy Amisano | Teatro alla Scala2015-Nov-14, La Scala: Balletto Teatro alla Scala: Manonhttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/la-scala/balletto-teatro-alla-scala-manon/14-november-2015/19-302015-11-142015-11-14La ScalaMilanLombardyItaly20121 45.46747481688779.189441204071045
A superbly-sung title role from Ed Ballard is the best part of this otherwise patchy, well-sung but ultimately unmoving Werther from English Touring Opera.
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-11-10UTC12:57:03+00:002015-11-09A superbly-sung title role from Ed Ballard is the best part of this otherwise patchy, well-sung but ultimately unmoving Werther from English Touring Opera. Truly, madly, but not quite deeply enough: Massenet's Werther from English Touring Operaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-werther-platt-english-touring-opera-cambridge-november-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngCharlotte Valorihttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/5489https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/5489https://bachtrack.com/files/173-charlotte_valori.jpgCharlotte Valori read Classics at Christ Church, Oxford. As a classicist, her main interest is Greek tragedy and its reception by later cultures, which has led to a continuing passion for theatre and opera. Charlotte reviews for several online magazines, and won the Bachtrack Opera Award 2015 for Best Written English Review. Follow her on Twitter @operissima.https://bachtrack.com/files/30602-werther_ed_ballard_2_robert_workman_resized.jpg510340Adam Tunnicliffe (Werther)Robert Workman2015-Nov-05, West Road Concert Hall: Wertherhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/west-road-concert-hall/werther/05-november-2015/19-302015-11-052015-11-05West Road Concert HallCambridgeEast of EnglandUnited KingdomCB3 9DP11 West Road52.20271650.10781199999996716http://englishtouringopera.org.uk/productions/werther?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/26936-werther_logo.jpg2
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-09-25UTC08:56:02+00:002015-09-24Odyssey Opera's concert performance of Le Cid is sadly compromised by the size of the hall. Swamped: Le Cid cast swallowed alive in Bostonen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-le-cid-odyssey-opera-jordan-hall-boston-september-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngKevin Wellshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19808https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19808https://bachtrack.com/files/28562-kevin_wells.jpgKevin Wells was bitten by the opera bug at 10, having heard a 1936 recording of Jussi Björling singing “Che gelida manina”. He has never been the same since. A student of voice, performance practice, the history of singing and opera, he holds advanced degrees in Italian and has lived and worked in Italy off and on since the 70s. La Scala became a second home as the Met had been during college daze. Now in his native Boston, he works as translator, tutor, and language coach, haunts Symphony Hall, and would haunt the Opera House had it not been demolished in 1958!https://bachtrack.com/files/28582-le_cid_tamara_mancini_paul_groves_kathy_wittman_resized.jpg510370Tamara Mancini (Chimène) and Paul Groves (Rodrigue)Kathy Wittman2015-Sep-18, New England Conservatory, Jordan Hall: Odyssey Opera Premieres Le Cidhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/new-england-conservatory-jordan-hall/odyssey-opera-premieres-le-cid/18-september-2015/19-302015-09-182015-09-18New England Conservatory, Jordan HallBostonMassachusettsUnited StatesMA 0211542.3411221-71.08610192
Cardiff Castle hosted an entertaining bout of medieval jousting yesterday afternoon, but in the evening all eyes and ears turned to the vocal jousting in St David’s Hall.
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-06-22UTC16:36:07+00:002015-06-22Cardiff Castle hosted an entertaining bout of medieval jousting yesterday afternoon, but in the evening all eyes and ears turned to the vocal jousting in St David’s Hall.When the voice alone is not enough: BBC Cardiff Singer prize eludes favouriteen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-bbc-cardiff-singer-final-june-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Pullingerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/files/218-1097_4423_markpullinger.jpgMark is one of Bachtrack’s editors and Chair of the Music Section of The Critics' Circle. An experienced opera critic, with a passion for Verdi, he can often be found propping up a standing place at the ROH. He also reviews concerts and dance, with a particular love for Russian and French repertoire. Mark contributes to Gramophone and Opera magazines and blogs at Beckmesser's Quill. https://bachtrack.com/files/24866-csow2015_winner_soprano_nadine_koutcher_2_c_brian_tarr.jpg321480Nadine Koutcher claiming the BBC Cardiff Singer crownBrian Tarr2015-Jun-21, St David's Hall: BBC Cardiff Singer of the World: Grand Finalhttps://bachtrack.com/listing-bbc-cardiff-singer-final-june-20152015-06-212015-06-21St David's HallCardiffWalesUnited KingdomCF10 2DP51.480073286561-3.17646503448486
In a somewhat long-overdue debut at the Concertgebouw, bel canto royalty Juan Diego Flórez and rising star Pretty Yende wowed the Amsterdam public with a generous programme of bel canto music.
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-05-22UTC13:12:31+00:002015-05-21In a somewhat long-overdue debut at the Concertgebouw, bel canto royalty Juan Diego Flórez and rising star Pretty Yende wowed the Amsterdam public with a generous programme of bel canto music.Juan Diego Flórez and Pretty Yende wow the Amsterdam publicen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-florez-yende-amsterdam-may-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngNicolas Nguyenhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/6267https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/6267https://bachtrack.com/files/40592-nicolas-nguyen.jpgNicolas is a French Amsterdammer, e-commerce professional and a bit of an opera buff. His experience in the area of music is that of a dilettante. His passion for the opera and vocal music comes from his love for both music and languages which are so perfectly combined in these art forms.https://bachtrack.com/files/23415-pretty_yende_zemsky_green2_resized.jpg300450Pretty YendeZemsky Green2015-May-19, Concertgebouw: Main Hall: Dream duo: Juan Diego Flórez and Pretty Yendehttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/concertgebouw-main-hall/dream-duo-juan-diego-florez-and-pretty-yende/19-may-2015/20-152015-05-192015-05-19Concertgebouw: Main HallAmsterdamNorth HollandNetherlands1071 LNConcertgebouwplein 1052.35624844.8791024http://www.concertgebouw.nl/en/concerten/dream-duo-juan-diego-florez-and-pretty-yende?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/15943-yende_pretty.jpg4
With outstanding performances from Roberto Alagna and Paul Gay, Pierre Corneille's elegant poetry shines through the return of Massenet's Le Cid to the Opéra de Paris, more than a century after it was last seen there.
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-06-08UTC09:23:11+00:002015-03-31With outstanding performances from Roberto Alagna and Paul Gay, Pierre Corneille's elegant poetry shines through the return of Massenet's Le Cid to the Opéra de Paris, more than a century after it was last seen there.After a century's absence, Massenet's Le Cid returns to its birthplaceen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-massenet-le-cid-opera-national-de-paris-march-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Karlinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/files/40449-david-karlin.jpgDavid is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.https://bachtrack.com/files/8810-act_iv_agathe_poupeney.jpg600300Act IV closing chorusAgathe Poupeney - Opéra National de Paris2015-Mar-27, Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris): Le Cidhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/palais-garnier-opera-de-paris/le-cid/27-march-2015/19-302015-03-272015-04-21Palais Garnier (Opéra de Paris)ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance7500948.8711167034643952.3316811770200734
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-03-11UTC11:19:34+00:002015-03-11The two leads in the brand-new cast of the Met’s three year old production of Massenet’s Manon were unbeatable. Damrau and Grigolo battle through Pelly’s Manon production... and winen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-manon-pelly-damrau-grigolo-metropolitan-opera-march-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngRobert Levinehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15724https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15724https://bachtrack.com/files/40604-bob-levine.jpgRobert 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.https://bachtrack.com/files/8540-manon_diana_damrau_vittorio_grigolo_ken_howard.jpg510352Diana Damrau (Manon) and Vittorio Grigolo (Des Grieux)Ken Howard | Metropolitan Opera2015-Mar-09, Lincoln Center: Metropolitan Opera House: Manonhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/lincoln-center-metropolitan-opera-house/manon/09-march-2015/19-302015-03-092015-03-28Lincoln Center: Metropolitan Opera HouseNew York CityNew YorkUnited States1002340.772270627753-73.983972072601http://www.metopera.org/opera/manon-massenet-tickets?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/16107-met_manon.jpg4
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-03-02UTC20:26:15+00:002015-03-02Chelsea Opera Group presents the strongest case imaginable for Massenet’s Le Roi de Lahore, with Michael Spyres, no less, as the King. To Paradise and back: a thrilling Le Roi de Lahore from Chelsea Opera Groupen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-massenet-roi-de-lahore-spyres-chelsea-opera-march-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Pullingerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/files/218-1097_4423_markpullinger.jpgMark is one of Bachtrack’s editors and Chair of the Music Section of The Critics' Circle. An experienced opera critic, with a passion for Verdi, he can often be found propping up a standing place at the ROH. He also reviews concerts and dance, with a particular love for Russian and French repertoire. Mark contributes to Gramophone and Opera magazines and blogs at Beckmesser's Quill. https://bachtrack.com/files/8396-anush_hovhannisyan_vigen_mnoyan.jpg510340Anush HovhannisyanVigen Mnoyan2015-Mar-01, Queen Elizabeth Hall: Le Roi de Lahorehttps://bachtrack.com/listing-massenet-roi-de-lahore-spyres-chelsea-opera-march-20152015-03-012015-03-01Southbank Centre: Queen Elizabeth HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSE1 8XXBelvedere Road51.505687-0.116837000000032284
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-10-27UTC17:18:43+00:002014-10-27In an all French language opera progromme, Juan Diego Flórez shines in his Dublin leg of Tour l'Amour Flórez's love songs captures Dublin heartsen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-juan-diego-florez-dublin-october-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngAndrew Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/4766https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/4766https://bachtrack.com/files/164-andrew_larkin.jpgAndrew Larkin is a pianist, composer and teacher from Dublin. Educated at Dublin and at Cambridge, he has performed all around Europe and Mexico. He currently teaches piano and composition in Dublin. https://bachtrack.com/files/7112-juan_diego_florez_josef_gallauer_decca.jpg300450Juan Diego FlórezJosef Gallauer | Decca2014-Oct-25, National Concert Hall: Juan Diego Flórezhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/national-concert-hall/juan-diego-florez/25-october-2014/20-002014-10-252014-10-25National Concert HallDublinCounty DublinIreland53.3349605719418-6.258972287178044
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-10-10UTC14:00:17+00:002014-10-07Stepping in for an indisposed Carmen Giannattasio, Romanian mezzo Ruxandra Donose opened (and closed) her Rosenblatt Recital with… Carmen.A tale of two Carmens: Ruxandra Donose’s Rosenblatt Recitalen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-ruxandra-donose-vignoles-rosenblatt-october-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Pullingerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/files/218-1097_4423_markpullinger.jpgMark is one of Bachtrack’s editors and Chair of the Music Section of The Critics' Circle. An experienced opera critic, with a passion for Verdi, he can often be found propping up a standing place at the ROH. He also reviews concerts and dance, with a particular love for Russian and French repertoire. Mark contributes to Gramophone and Opera magazines and blogs at Beckmesser's Quill. https://bachtrack.com/files/6821-ruxandra_donose_nicole_alexa.jpg300451Ruxandra DonoseNicole Alexa2014-Oct-06, Wigmore Hall: Rosenblatt Recital: Ruxandra Donosehttps://bachtrack.com/listing-ruxandra-donose-vignoles-rosenblatt-october-20142014-10-062014-10-06Wigmore HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomW1U 2BP36 Wigmore Street51.5165679060013-0.148358345031738http://www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/productions/ruxandra-donose-mezzo-soprano-roger-vignoles-piano-36546?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/16853-ruxandra_donose_nicole_alexa.jpg3
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-10-06UTC12:29:27+00:002014-09-27Manon proves a wonderful start to the new season at Royal Ballet with Marianela Nuñez in the title role and Federico Bonelli as her lover.Opening the season at Royal Ballet: Manonen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-manon-royal-ballet-london-september-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMargaret Willishttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/47https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/47https://bachtrack.com/files/26951-margaret_willis.jpgMargaret studied ballet in Moscow for five years and later was a member of London City Ballet. A reviewer since 1978 for many newspapers and magazines including Dancing Times and Dance Magazine, Margaret is a specialist on Russian Ballet, and has written books on Russian Ballet and Carlos Acosta.https://bachtrack.com/files/6721-manon_man_2735.jpg620551Marianela Núñez and Federico Bonelli in ManonAlice Pennefather / ROH 20142014-Sep-26, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Manonhttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/royal-opera-house-covent-garden/manon/26-september-2014/19-302014-09-262014-11-01Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
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Patricia Petibon manages to portray an absolutely charming Manon. She spans the space between innocence and worldliness and remains consistently energetic and delightful.
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-09-19UTC09:03:09+00:002014-09-19Patricia Petibon manages to portray an absolutely charming Manon. She spans the space between innocence and worldliness and remains consistently energetic and delightful. Petibon debuts as Massenet's Manon at the "Haus am Ring"en_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-manon-petibon-wiener-staatsoper-september-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngChanda VanderHarthttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/11169https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/11169https://bachtrack.com/files/40586-chanda-vanderhart.jpgChanda is a pianist, vocal coach, recording artist, accompanist, eBook creator, masterclass organizer, teacher and PhD candidate who lives, works and plays in Vienna, Austria. For more on Chanda and all her many crazy projects, click here.https://bachtrack.com/files/6604-petibon_manon_wiener_michael_pohn.jpg300424Patricia Petibon (Manon)Michael Pöhn2014-Sep-17, Staatsoper: Manonhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/staatsoper/manon/17-september-2014/19-002014-09-172014-09-24StaatsoperViennaViennaAustria101048.203318097930416.36919975280763
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-09-08UTC13:01:59+00:002014-09-06Ailyn Pérez and Stephen Costello open San Diego Opera's season in a generous duo recital.Ailyn Pérez and Stephen Costello show San Diego Opera the way forwarden_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-perez-costello-san-diego-september-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMatthew Richard Martinezhttps://bachtrack.com/files/6485-perez_costello.jpg620437Ailyn Perez with Stephen CostelloMolinaVisuals2014-Sep-05, Balboa Theatre, San Diego: Ailyn Pérez and Stephen Costello in recitalhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/balboa-theatre-san-diego/ailyn-perez-and-stephen-costello-in-recital/05-september-2014/19-002014-09-052014-09-05Balboa Theatre, San DiegoSan DiegoCaliforniaUnited StatesCA 92101Balboa Theatre
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Aylin Bozok's modern and minimalist Werther, beautifully realised and superbly acted with the innovative addition of a silent character, is utterly heartbreaking.
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-08-22UTC09:50:13+00:002014-08-22Aylin Bozok's modern and minimalist Werther, beautifully realised and superbly acted with the innovative addition of a silent character, is utterly heartbreaking.A wonderful tale of woe: Massenet's Werther at Grimebornen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-werther-grimeborn-bozok-august-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngCharlotte Valorihttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/5489https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/5489https://bachtrack.com/files/173-charlotte_valori.jpgCharlotte Valori read Classics at Christ Church, Oxford. As a classicist, her main interest is Greek tragedy and its reception by later cultures, which has led to a continuing passion for theatre and opera. Charlotte reviews for several online magazines, and won the Bachtrack Opera Award 2015 for Best Written English Review. Follow her on Twitter @operissima.https://bachtrack.com/files/6331-wertherarcola10.jpg337480Katie Bray as Charlotte in WertherMiriam Mahoney2014-Aug-19, Arcola Theatre Studio 1: Grimeborn: Werther by Massenethttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/arcola-theatre-studio-1/grimeborn-werther-by-massenet/19-august-2014/19-302014-08-192014-08-23Arcola Theatre Studio 1LondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomE8 3DL24 Ashwin Street51.5468756-0.07502290000002184
The fourth Étoile Gala in Tokyo showed many faces of Paris Opera Ballet étoiles as well as stars from other companies, and with its intimate atmosphere and hand-made feeling, won the hearts of Japanese audience.
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-08-05UTC09:55:32+00:002014-08-03The fourth Étoile Gala in Tokyo showed many faces of Paris Opera Ballet étoiles as well as stars from other companies, and with its intimate atmosphere and hand-made feeling, won the hearts of Japanese audience. Étoiles of the Paris Opéra Ballet sparkle in Tokyoen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-etoiles-tokyo-july-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngNaomi Morihttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15388https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15388https://bachtrack.com/files/214-naomi_mori_author.jpgNaomi is a blogger living in Tokyo and travels frequently to see ballet. She is a law graduate of Waseda University and a former film publicist, film critic and IT business researcher/strategist. She blogs at La Dolce Vita in Japanese. She tweets about ballet as @naomip_86. and takes ballet class regularly
https://bachtrack.com/files/6145-amandine_albisson_onegin_julien_benhamou.jpg275390Amandine Albisson as Tatyana in OneginJulien Benhamou | Opéra national de Paris2014-Jul-30, Bunkamura, Orchard Hall: Étoiles Gala Program Ahttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/bunkamura-orchard-hall/etoiles-gala-program-a/30-july-2014/19-002014-07-302014-07-30Bunkamura, Orchard HallTokyoTokyoJapan24-1,Dogenzaka 2-chome Shibuya-ku35.6894875139.69170644
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-06-19UTC08:18:29+00:002014-06-18Vittorio Grigolo and Ekaterina Gubanova star in Massenet's Werther in concert form with the Deutsche Oper Berlin. A strong and emotional Werther from the Deutsche Oper Berlinen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-werther-grigolo-gubanova-runnicles-june-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngChristie Frankehttps://bachtrack.com/files/5690-werther30_bettina_stoess.jpg275413Vittorio Grigolo (Werther)Bettina Stoess2014-Jun-16, Deutsche Oper: Wertherhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/deutsche-oper/werther/16-june-2014/20-002014-06-162014-06-19Deutsche OperBerlinBerlinGermanyBismarckstraße 3552.511913.308289999999943http://www.deutscheoperberlin.de/en_EN/repertoire/929615?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/13975-werther_vittorio_grigolo__c__alessandrodobici.jpg3
Don Quichotte makes its Canadian Opera Company debut in triumphant fashion, offering an elegant visual feast in addition to a trio of magnificent, magnetic performances.
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-05-12UTC21:50:09+00:002014-05-11Don Quichotte makes its Canadian Opera Company debut in triumphant fashion, offering an elegant visual feast in addition to a trio of magnificent, magnetic performances.Don Quichotte enchants with luscious singing and whimsical designen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-furlanetto-quichotte-toronto-may-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngCatherine Kustanczyhttps://bachtrack.com/files/5258-quichotte_furlanetto_michael_cooper.jpg400596Ferruccio Furlanetto (Don Quichotte)Michael Cooper2014-May-09, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts: Don Quichottehttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/four-seasons-centre-for-the-performing-arts/don-quichotte/09-may-2014/19-302014-05-092014-05-24Four Seasons Centre for the Performing ArtsTorontoOntarioCanadaM5H 4G143.650896447557-79.3857693672184
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-05-29UTC09:48:31+00:002014-04-09Pia Savoie reviews the Australian Ballet's Manon at the Sydney Opera House.The Australian Ballet's Manon gets the stars, misses the skyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-australian-ballet-manon-sydney-apr-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngPia Savoiehttps://bachtrack.com/files/5440-manon_aus_ballet.jpg510255ManonAustralian Ballet2014-Apr-03, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: Manonhttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/manon/03-april-2014/19-302014-04-032014-04-23Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.2148763
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-04-11UTC10:43:19+00:002014-04-07Matthew Richard Martinez reviews San Diego Opera's season-closing production of Massenet's Don Quixote starring Ferruccio Furlanetto.Amid turmoil, San Diego Opera carries on with masterful Furlanetto in a thoughtful Don Quixoteen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-san-diego-opera-don-quixote-apr-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMatthew Richard Martinezhttps://bachtrack.com/files/4884-don_qui.jpg350525Anke Vondung (Dulcinea) and Ferruccio Furlanetto (Don Quixote)Ken Howard2014-Apr-05, San Diego Civic Theatre: Don Quixotehttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/san-diego-civic-theatre/don-quixote/05-april-2014/19-002014-04-052014-04-13San Diego Civic TheatreSan DiegoCaliforniaUnited States9210132.7176543963883-117.162408828735http://www.sdopera.com/Tickets/OnSale?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/13761-quixote.jpg5
American Ballet Theatre's Japan tour returns Kenneth MacMillan's Manon to company repetoire, with Diana Vishneva and Marcelo Gomes dancing the main roles, the two stars dazzling with chemistry.
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-03-03UTC14:32:53+00:002014-03-02American Ballet Theatre's Japan tour returns Kenneth MacMillan's Manon to company repetoire, with Diana Vishneva and Marcelo Gomes dancing the main roles, the two stars dazzling with chemistry.American Ballet Theatre's Manon in Tokyoen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-feb-2014-abt-manon-tokyoBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngNaomi Morihttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15388https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15388https://bachtrack.com/files/214-naomi_mori_author.jpgNaomi is a blogger living in Tokyo and travels frequently to see ballet. She is a law graduate of Waseda University and a former film publicist, film critic and IT business researcher/strategist. She blogs at La Dolce Vita in Japanese. She tweets about ballet as @naomip_86. and takes ballet class regularly
https://bachtrack.com/files/4450-abt_manon_vishn_evagomes.jpg350525Vishneva and Gomes in ManonGene Schiavone2014-Feb-27, Tokyo Bunka Kaikan: Main Hall: American Ballet Theatre's Manon, Tokyohttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/tokyo-bunka-kaikan-main-hall/american-ballet-theatres-manon-tokyo/27-february-2014/18-302014-02-272014-02-28Tokyo Bunka Kaikan: Main HallTokyoTokyoJapan110-87165-45, Ueno Koen,Taito-Ku35.714415139.775298600000044
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-02-17UTC16:56:04+00:002014-02-17Donizetti's darkly comic one act opera Rita is the first fully staged opera presented by San Francisco's New Century Chamber Ensemble. New Century Chamber Orchestra presents Donizetti's Ritaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-feb-2014-ncco-donizetti-ritaBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJeffery S. McMillanhttps://bachtrack.com/files/4345-thomas_glenn_at_columbia_university_julianne_brasher_photo_credit.jpg250313Thomas Glenn (Beppe)Julianne Brasher2014-Feb-14, First United Methodist Church: Donizetti’s Rita, with San Francisco Opera Adler Fellowshttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/first-united-methodist-church/donizettis-rita-with-san-francisco-opera-adler-fellows/14-february-2014/20-002014-02-142014-02-14First United Methodist ChurchPalo AltoCaliforniaUnited States37.449299-122.1567553
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-02-17UTC14:59:44+00:002014-02-13Ballet studio Architanz held a gala with two world premieres and also a farewell performance to the beloved star Robert Tewsley. Japan's Architanz 2014 gala performanceen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-feb-2014-tewsley-architanz-tokyoBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngNaomi Morihttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15388https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15388https://bachtrack.com/files/214-naomi_mori_author.jpgNaomi is a blogger living in Tokyo and travels frequently to see ballet. She is a law graduate of Waseda University and a former film publicist, film critic and IT business researcher/strategist. She blogs at La Dolce Vita in Japanese. She tweets about ballet as @naomip_86. and takes ballet class regularly
https://bachtrack.com/files/4340-firebird.jpg350350FirebirdSeto Hidemi2014-Feb-11, New National Theatre, Tokyo: Opera House: Architanz February 2014 at the New National Theater, Tokyohttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/new-national-theatre-tokyo-opera-house/architanz-february-2014-at-the-new-national-theater-tokyo/11-february-2014/19-152014-02-112014-02-12New National Theatre, Tokyo: Opera HouseTokyoTokyoJapan151-00711-1-1 Honmachi,Shibuya-ku35.6823286238647139.686012268065953
Every opera poses an acting challenge to its prima donna, but Massenet’s Manon, whose 2010 production by Laurent Pelly started its first revival at Covent Garden last night, is particularly harsh on the singer of its title role. Ermonela Jaho rose to the task magnificently.
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-01-16UTC09:09:21+00:002014-01-15Every opera poses an acting challenge to its prima donna, but Massenet’s Manon, whose 2010 production by Laurent Pelly started its first revival at Covent Garden last night, is particularly harsh on the singer of its title role. Ermonela Jaho rose to the task magnificently.Massenet's Manon returns to Covent Gardenen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-jan-2014-royal-opera-manonBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Karlinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/files/40449-david-karlin.jpgDavid is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.https://bachtrack.com/files/4011-jaho2.jpg640426Ermonela Jaho as Manon in Act III2014 ROH/Bill Cooper2014-Jan-14, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Manonhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/royal-opera-house-covent-garden/manon/14-january-2014/18-302014-01-142014-02-04Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
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