The quality cast purred, but glorious roars are required to jolt audiences from placid enjoyment of Opera Australia’s gorgeous 24-year-old production of this Verdi classic.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-19UTC12:03:47+00:002018-04-19The quality cast purred, but glorious roars are required to jolt audiences from placid enjoyment of Opera Australia’s gorgeous 24-year-old production of this Verdi classic.Opera Australia's beautiful La traviata returns to Melbourneen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-traviata-winters-kang-carbo-opera-australia-melbourne-april-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngPatricia Maunderhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19536https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19536https://bachtrack.com/files/43994-patricia-maunder.jpgPatricia Maunder has been an arts journalist for more than 20 years, contributing to publications in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK including The Sydney Morning Herald and Opera magazine. She is based in Melbourne, but considers Montreal her 'other' hometown after living there in 2012-16. For more about Patricia, visit her website.https://bachtrack.com/files/81446-ma18-la-traviata-jeff-busby-photo-02-hires-resized.jpg510340Corinne Winters (Violetta)Jeff Busby2018-Apr-17, Arts Centre Melbourne: State Theatre: La traviatahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/arts-centre-melbourne-state-theatre/la-traviata/17-april-2018/19-302018-04-172018-05-11Arts Centre Melbourne: State TheatreMelbourneVictoriaAustraliaVIC 3004100 St Kilda Road
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2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-09UTC10:21:07+00:002018-04-09Bracing and emotionally direct performances from the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Nicole Car, in a carefully-planned programme.Fabulous Mozart from Nicole Car in eclectic Sydney programmeen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-nicole-car-tognetti-australian-chamber-orchestra-sydney-april-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngBenjamin Poorehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/25431https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/25431https://bachtrack.com/files/66142-img-1247.jpgBenjamin Poore teaches English literature at Queen Mary University of London, and is currently writing a book about psychoanalysis. He has previously written for the Independent, the Times Literary Supplement, and Times Higher Education. In his spare time he tries to sing Schubert; he has a very patient teacher.https://bachtrack.com/files/80561--c--georges-antoni-2.jpg510340Nicole CarGeorges Antoni2018-Apr-08, Sydney Opera House: Concert Hall: Nicole Carhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/sydney-opera-house-concert-hall/nicole-car/08-april-2018/14-002018-04-082018-04-08Sydney Opera House: Concert HallSydneyNew South WalesAustralia-33.85676716761151.2150156498https://www.aco.com.au/whats_on/event_detail/nicole-car-2018?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/65396-australian-chamber-orchestra-logo2.jpg4
Odyssey Opera comes full circle closing its season “Trial By Fire“ with another opera rooted in Schiller’s Die Jungfrau von Orléans, Giovanna d’Arco. Verdi’s seventh opera is an uneven, retrograde effort which fails to mine further the rich vein he had struck in Ernani.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-10UTC11:18:39+00:002018-04-09Maid in Heaven: Odyssey Opera’s Giovanna d’Arcoen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-verdi-giovanna-arco-hong-odyssey-opera-boston-april-2018Bachtrack 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/80664-danielsutin-haeranhong-resized.jpg510340Daniel Sutin (Giacomo) and Haeran Hong (Giovanna)Kathy Wittman2018-Apr-05, Huntington Theatre: Giovanna d'Arcohttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/huntington-theatre/giovanna-darco/05-april-2018/19-302018-04-052018-04-07Huntington TheatreBostonMassachusettsUnited States02115264 Huntington Avenue42.3418374-71.085728500000023
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-03UTC15:08:11+00:002018-04-03The role of Luisa, some of the daintier coloratura aside, fits Sonya Yoncheva like a glove. Superb Yoncheva and Beczała in The Met's Luisa Miller, anchored by Domingoen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-luisa-miller-yoncheva-beczala-domingo-metropolitan-opera-new-york-april-2018Bachtrack 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/80277-luisa-miller-met-opera-c-chris-lee--5--resized.jpg510340Sonya Yoncheva (Luisa) and Piotr Beczała (Rodolfo)Chris Lee | Metropolitan Opera2018-Mar-29, Lincoln Center: Metropolitan Opera House: Luisa Millerhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/lincoln-center-metropolitan-opera-house/luisa-miller/29-march-2018/19-302018-03-292018-04-21Lincoln Center: Metropolitan Opera HouseNew York CityNew YorkUnited States1002340.772270627753-73.983972072601http://www.metopera.org/Season/2017-18-Season/luisa-miller-verdi-tickets/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/38525-met-opera-logo.jpg5
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-29UTC15:54:24+00:002018-03-29Nicola Raab puts Byron at the heart of Il corsaro in her new production for the Palau de les Arts, but doesn’t always know what to do with him.Byron writes himself the lead role in Verdi's Il corsaro in Valenciaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-verdi-corsaro-raab-fabiano-dyka-palau-arts-valencia-march-2018Bachtrack 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/79980-il-corsaro-2036--miguel-lorenzo-y-mikel-ponce-les-arts-crop-resized.jpg510340Oksana Dyka (Gulnara)Miguel Lorenzo and Mikel Ponce | Les Arts2018-Mar-28, Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia: Sala Principal: Il corsarohttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/palau-de-les-arts-reina-sofia-sala-principal/il-corsaro/28-march-2018/20-002018-03-282018-04-10Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia: Sala PrincipalValenciaComunidad ValencianaSpain46013Avinguda del Professor López Piñero (Historiador de la Medicina), nº 139.458167846752-0.35611789673567https://www.lesarts.com/en/temporada-2017-2018/operas/il-corsaro/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/69925-il-corsaro.jpg3
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-31UTC08:15:33+00:002018-03-27Michael Volle makes his debut as Verdi's not-so-Fat Knight in Mario Martone's new production at the Staatsoper, with Daniel Barenboim conducting. Falstaff at the Festtage: Verdi's masterpiece in a new production at the Berlin Staatsoperen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-falstaff-martone-barenboim-volle-frittoli-staatsoper-berlin-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngHugo Shirleyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22604https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22604https://bachtrack.com/files/45170-hugo-shirley.jpgHugo Shirley is a Berlin-based writer and musicologist. He has written widely as a critic, including for The Spectator, the Financial Times and Daily Telegraph, and has held editorial posts at both Opera and Gramophone. He was editor of 30-Second Opera (Ivy Press, 2015) and is currently working on a critical study of Strauss and Hofmannsthal’s Die Frau ohne Schatten, based on his doctoral thesis. He blogs at http://hugoshirley.blogspot.co.uk and tweets as @hugojeshirley.https://bachtrack.com/files/80123-jurgen-sacher--dr--cajus---bruno-sandow--komparserie---norbert-schallau--komparserie---alfredo-daza--ford---c-matthias-baus-resized.jpg510340Michael Volle (Sir John Falstaff)Matthias Baus2018-Mar-25, Berlin State Opera, Unter den Linden: Falstaffhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/berlin-state-opera-unter-den-linden/falstaff/25-march-2018/17-002018-03-252018-04-01Berlin State Opera, Unter den LindenBerlinBerlinGermany10117Unter den Linden 752.5168280466511513.394705057144165https://bachtrack.com/files/64134-staatsoper-unter-den-linden-berlin.jpg4
The Royal Opera's revival of Phyllida Lloyd's production is marked by two outstanding Verdian singers and a superb rendering of the score from Pappano and the ROH Orchestra.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-26UTC08:50:46+00:002018-03-25The Royal Opera's revival of Phyllida Lloyd's production is marked by two outstanding Verdian singers and a superb rendering of the score from Pappano and the ROH Orchestra.Netrebko and Lučić in Macbeth: a Covent Garden masterclass in operatic villainyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-macbeth-netrebko-lucic-eyvasov-pappano-royal-opera-march-2018Bachtrack 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/79459-macbeth-0172---eljko-lu-ii-c-as-macbeth-and-anna-netrebko-as-lady-macbeth-c--roh--photo-by-bill-cooper-resized.jpg510340Željko Lučić (Macbeth) and Anna Netrebko (Lady Macbeth)ROH | Bill Cooper2018-Mar-25, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Macbethhttps://bachtrack.com/listing-royal-opera-verdi-macbeth-netrebko-lucic-eyvasov-march-20182018-03-252018-04-10Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
,Covent Garden51.513371-0.12239999999997http://www.roh.org.uk/productions/macbeth-by-phyllida-lloyd?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/57341-royal-opera-house-logo.jpg4
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-24UTC07:01:26+00:002018-03-18A (nearly) complete performance of the original French version of Don Carlos forms the centrepiece of Daniele Rustioni's Verdi Festival in Lyon. Darkness and grandeur in Christophe Honoré's staging of Don Carlos for Opéra de Lyonen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-don-carlos-honore-rustioni-romanovsky-matthews-degout-pertusi-lyon-march-2018Bachtrack 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/78840-doncarlos-jeanlouisfernandez072-resized.jpg510340Michele Pertusi (Philippe) and Sally Matthews (Elisabeth)Jean-Louis Fernandez2018-Mar-17, Opéra Nouvel: Don Carloshttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/opera-nouvel/don-carlos/17-march-2018/18-302018-03-172018-04-06Opéra NouvelLyonRhône-AlpesFrance690011 Place de la Comédie45.7677923901339064.836611598730087http://www.opera-lyon.com/spectacle/don-carlos?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/38527-opera-de-lyon-logo.jpg4
Despite the entertainment value and striking imagery, Kramer's production is a surprisingly dull affair, with curiously little chemistry between the lead couple.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-14UTC07:43:17+00:002018-03-19Despite the entertainment value and striking imagery, Kramer's production is a surprisingly dull affair, with curiously little chemistry between the lead couple.More croce than delizia: Daniel Kramer’s new Traviata offers entertainment but little hearten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-traviata-kramer-boyle-moyake-opie-english-national-opera-march-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/78880-eno-traviata-claudia-boyle--c--catherine-ashmore-resized.jpg510340Claudia Boyle (Violetta)Catherine Ashmore2018-Mar-16, The London Coliseum: La traviatahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/the-london-coliseum/la-traviata/16-march-2018/19-302018-03-162018-04-13The London ColiseumLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2N 4ESSt. Martin's Lane51.5097808100746-0.126857757568359https://www.eno.org/whats-on/la-traviata/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/58745-eno-latraviata17-18-2000x1000-800x600.jpg2
In Lyon, Daniele Rustioni drives through a pulsating reading of Macbeth, Ivo van Hove's imaginative setting not always fully backed by the vocal performances.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-17UTC09:05:05+00:002018-03-17In Lyon, Daniele Rustioni drives through a pulsating reading of Macbeth, Ivo van Hove's imaginative setting not always fully backed by the vocal performances.Macbeth, Thane of Wall Street: Lyon's Verdi Festival launches with “the Scottish opera”en_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-macbeth-rustioni-hove-azizov-branchini-lyon-march-2018Bachtrack 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/78829-operamacbeth13-copyrightstofleth-resized.jpg510340Elchin Azizov (Macbeth) and Susanna Branchini (Lady Macbeth)Stofleth2018-Mar-16, Opéra Nouvel: Macbethhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/opera-nouvel/macbeth/16-march-2018/20-002018-03-162018-04-05Opéra NouvelLyonRhône-AlpesFrance690011 Place de la Comédie45.7677923901339064.836611598730087http://www.opera-lyon.com/spectacle/macbeth?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/38527-opera-de-lyon-logo.jpg3
In a disappointing revival of Hugo de Ana's clichéd and clumsy production, Liudmyla Monastyrska and Violeta Urmana confronted each other with their superb vocal techniques and diverging styles.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-13UTC11:35:43+00:002018-03-12In a disappointing revival of Hugo de Ana's clichéd and clumsy production, Liudmyla Monastyrska and Violeta Urmana confronted each other with their superb vocal techniques and diverging styles.A tale of two princesses: a dusty Aida revived at the Teatro Realen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-aida-ana-monastyrska-urmana-kunde-luisotti-teatro-real-madrid-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngFernando Remirohttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15201https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15201https://bachtrack.com/files/40593-remiro-fernando.jpgFernando studied history and political science. He is passionate about opera and lied, a devoted fan of Benjamin Britten, and a lover of challenging stage productions. He wrote opera reviews for the Spanish musical magazine Ritmo and tweets about opera at @operatweets.https://bachtrack.com/files/78481-aida-6173-resized.jpg510340Aida at Teatro RealJavier del Real | Teatro Real2018-Mar-07, Teatro Real: Aidahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/teatro-real/aida/07-march-2018/20-002018-03-072018-03-25Teatro RealMadridMadridSpain2801340.418256-3.711206http://www.teatro-real.com/en/season-17-18/opera/aida?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/58498-aida.jpg3
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-08UTC17:29:24+00:002018-03-08The Iván Fischer Opera Company makes a triumphant foray into Verdi's oeuvre.All good fun: a flesh-and-blood Falstaff at Müpa Budapesten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-falstaff-ivan-fischer-budapest-festival-orchestra-mupa-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngOrsolya Gyárfáshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21208https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21208https://bachtrack.com/files/36781-orsolya_gyarfas.jpgA university student in Budapest, currently pursuing a degree in Aesthetics, Orsolya is an opera fan, particularly interested in the works of Mozart and Wagner.https://bachtrack.com/files/78249-bfz-falstaff-m--pa-c-poszt--s-j-inos--6--resized.jpg510340Nicola Alaimo (Falstaff)János Posztós, Müpa Budapest2018-Mar-06, Müpa: Béla Bartók National Concert Hall: "Falstaff"https://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/mupa-bela-bartok-national-concert-hall/falstaff/06-march-2018/19-002018-03-062018-03-06Müpa: Béla Bartók National Concert HallBudapestCentral HungaryHungary1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1.47.46933406312619.071686267853014
A celebration of composer, soloist and orchestral excellence in an eclectic, if slightly eccentric, gala opening program to launch the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's 2018 season.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-06UTC09:10:29+00:002018-03-04A celebration of composer, soloist and orchestral excellence in an eclectic, if slightly eccentric, gala opening program to launch the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's 2018 season.Soloists and orchestra shine in MSO Opening Galaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-gala-davis-skelton-freire-melbourne-symphony-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngNicholas Younghttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22527https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22527https://bachtrack.com/files/44246-nicholas-young.jpgNicholas Young is a graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the Universität Mozarteum Salzburg, and is currently undertaking doctoral studies at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. He has concertised as pianist throughout Australia, New Zealand and Europe, winning major prizes in numerous national and international competitions, and performed concerti with the West Australian, Queensland, Adelaide and Willoughby Symphony Orchestras. Outside of performance, Nicholas has a keen interest in musicological research, especially 20th- and 21st-century piano repertoire and its composers, and alongside academic writing has prepared notes for various concert programs and CDs.https://bachtrack.com/files/77906-stuart-skelton-credit-simon-fernandez-resized.jpg510340Stuart SkeltonSimon Fernandez2018-Mar-03, Arts Centre Melbourne: Hamer Hall: Season Opening Galahttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/arts-centre-melbourne-hamer-hall/season-opening-gala/03-march-2018/19-302018-03-032018-03-03Arts Centre Melbourne: Hamer HallMelbourneVictoriaAustraliaVIC 3004100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank-37.820092144.96782469999994https://www.mso.com.au/whats-on/2018/season-opening-gala/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/65397-melbourne-symphony-orchestra-logo.jpg4
The team of soloists, the chorus and the orchestra, under the baton of Philippe Auguin, powerfully conveyed the spectacular qualities of Verdi's Don Carlo.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-07UTC08:26:37+00:002018-03-06The team of soloists, the chorus and the orchestra, under the baton of Philippe Auguin, powerfully conveyed the spectacular qualities of Verdi's Don Carlo.Musically resplendent Don Carlo in Washingtonen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-don-carlo-albery-auguin-owens-crocetto-washington-national-opera-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngEdward Sava-Segalhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21335https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21335https://bachtrack.com/files/80987-edward-sava.jpgEdward has been living in New York for the last 25 years, one of the reasons being the extraordinarily rich cultural life in this city.
He has studied piano and classical music in his early years. He switched later on to computer science and data architecture but he kept an unwavering interest in following the classical music phenomenon here in New York and in his travels.
Edward occasionally reviews fine arts events for the most prestigious literary magazine in Romania, his home country.https://bachtrack.com/files/77943-soprano-leah-crocetto--elizabeth-of-valois--and-tenor-russell-thomas--don-carlo--in-wno-s-don-carlo-credit-scott-suchman-resized.jpg510340Leah Crocetto (Elisabetta) and Russell Thomas (Don Carlo)Scott Suchman2018-Mar-03, Kennedy Center: Opera House: Don Carlohttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/kennedy-center-opera-house/don-carlo/03-march-2018/19-002018-03-032018-03-17Kennedy Center: Opera HouseWashingtonDistrict of ColumbiaUnited States2003738.895803-77.055669http://www.kennedy-center.org/calendar/event/OSOSD?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&_ga=1.210973462.2037327125.1488046731https://bachtrack.com/files/54400-washington-national-opera-logo.jpg4
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-02UTC14:46:16+00:002018-03-01A suggestive staging barely supported by the musical sideRaindrops are falling in Lorenzo Amato's Traviata in Naplesen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-traviata-amato-oren-mudryak-san-carlo-naples-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngLorenzo Fioritohttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/6178https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/6178https://bachtrack.com/files/40589-lorenzo-fiorito.jpgLorenzo Fiorito PhD holds degrees in Modern Languages and Literatures and in the Humanities. He is a linguist, a lecturer, and head of the International Area at Online University Pegaso, Naples, Italy. He is a reviewer of poetry, a music lover, and an opera buff.https://bachtrack.com/files/77695-la-traviata-2018-ph-l-romano-9714-resized.jpg510340Vincenzo Costanzo (Alfredo) and Maria Mudryak (Violetta)Luciano Romano2018-Feb-27, Teatro di San Carlo: La traviatahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/teatro-di-san-carlo/la-traviata/27-february-2018/20-002018-02-272018-03-04Teatro di San CarloNaplesCampaniaItaly8013240.837957514.2499275http://www.teatrosancarlo.it/it/spettacoli/la-traviata-2018-1.html?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/39297-teatro-di-san-carlo-logo.jpg3
The remarkable performance of young soprano Christina Nilsson does not completely rescue a mixed-bag cast and a lack of Personenregie at the Stockholm Royal Opera.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-28UTC13:48:33+00:002018-02-28The remarkable performance of young soprano Christina Nilsson does not completely rescue a mixed-bag cast and a lack of Personenregie at the Stockholm Royal Opera.Great debut for Christina Nilsson as Aida in Stockholmen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-aida-cavanagh-morandi-royal-swedish-opera-stockholm-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngLaura Servideihttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22912https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22912https://bachtrack.com/files/48128-laura-servidei-1.jpgMathematician, science nerd, translator of popular science books, obsessed opera fan since the teen years. Day job: business analyst in a software house developing systems for the financial industry. Amateur choral singer. Main musical interests: baroque music and Italian opera. Originally from Italy, currently based in Sweden. I make a mean eggplant parmesan.https://bachtrack.com/files/77513-aida20180214-dsc1026-crop-resized.jpg510340Katarina Dalayman (Amneris) and Christina Nilsson (Aida)Markus Gårder2018-Feb-24, Royal Swedish Opera: Aidahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/royal-swedish-opera/aida/24-february-2018/19-002018-02-242018-04-11Royal Swedish OperaStockholmStockholmSwedenS-103 2259.329479081556818.070363998413086http://www.operan.se/repertoarsida/aida/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/59484-aida.jpg2
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-16UTC14:59:28+00:002018-02-12Riccardo Muti brought a Verdian quality to Brahms’ Second Symphony, adding a certain Italian volatility and declamatory grandeur to the music.Muti and the Chicago Symphony demonstrate the benefits of a long-lasting relationship at Carnegie Hallen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-adams-verdi-brahms-muti-chicago-carnegie-hall-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngEdward Sava-Segalhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21335https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21335https://bachtrack.com/files/80987-edward-sava.jpgEdward has been living in New York for the last 25 years, one of the reasons being the extraordinarily rich cultural life in this city.
He has studied piano and classical music in his early years. He switched later on to computer science and data architecture but he kept an unwavering interest in following the classical music phenomenon here in New York and in his travels.
Edward occasionally reviews fine arts events for the most prestigious literary magazine in Romania, his home country.https://bachtrack.com/files/76569-myimage.jpg510340Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra perform at Carnegie HallTodd Rosenberg Photography2018-Feb-10, Carnegie Hall: Stern Auditorium: Chicago Symphony Orchestrahttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/carnegie-hall-stern-auditorium/chicago-symphony-orchestra/10-february-2018/19-302018-02-102018-02-10Carnegie Hall: Stern Auditorium/Perelman StageNew York CityNew YorkUnited States40.765266-73.97987699999999https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2018/2/10/0730/PM/Chicago-Symphony-Orchestra/?utm_medium=listing&utm_source=bachtrack-l&utm_campaign=stix-chicagosymphony4&sourceCode=27515https://bachtrack.com/files/67270-95.png4
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-12UTC09:20:27+00:002018-02-09If Chung is sometimes hailed as the greatest living conductor of Verdi, here was a performance to support that claim.Myung-whun Chung's Simon Boccanegra is worth a watch at La Scalaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-simon-boccanegra-chung-nucci-stoyanova-teatro-scala-milan-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJames Imamhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/6732https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/6732https://bachtrack.com/files/40590-james-imam.jpgJames studied Anthropology at Cambridge University before training as a singer at the Royal Northern College of Music. He has since lived and worked in Milan where he indulges his passion for all types of music, though as a countertenor he has a special interest in Baroque opera.https://bachtrack.com/files/76432-212-k65a0642-belosselskiy-e-nucci-resized.jpg510340Dmitry Belosselskiy (Fiesco) and Leo Nucci (Simon Boccanegra)Brescia & Amisano | Teatro alla Scala2018-Feb-08, La Scala: Simon Boccanegrahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/la-scala/simon-boccanegra/08-february-2018/20-002018-02-082018-03-04La ScalaMilanLombardyItaly20121 45.46747481688779.18944120407104http://www.teatroallascala.org/en/season/2017-2018/opera/simon-boccanegra.html?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/60798-03-boccanegra.png3
If you had received an invitation to a masked ball at which there turned out to be no masks and no dancing, it's understandable you'd feel disappointed.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-04UTC10:28:54+00:002018-02-04If you had received an invitation to a masked ball at which there turned out to be no masks and no dancing, it's understandable you'd feel disappointed. Murder on the dance floor: an underwhelming Ballo in maschera from Opera Northen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-ballo-maschera-albery-farnes-rojas-miksch-opera-north-february-2018Bachtrack 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/75953-un-ballo-in-maschera-13-resized.jpg510340Rafael Rojas (Gustavo) and Adrienn Miksch (Amelia)Clive Barda2018-Feb-03, Leeds Grand Theatre: Un ballo in mascherahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/leeds-grand-theatre/un-ballo-in-maschera/03-february-2018/19-002018-02-032018-03-02Leeds Grand TheatreLeedsYorkshire and the HumberUnited KingdomLS1 6NZ53.800174-1.541261https://www.operanorth.co.uk/productions/un-ballo-in-maschera?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/57760-for-bachtrack---un-ballo-in-maschera.jpg2
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-03UTC14:47:01+00:002018-02-02When the entire plot is triggered by a freak accident, you can't blame director David Pountney for making Fate itself one of the key characters. Wheel of Fortune: Preziosilla spins Pountney's Force of Destinyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-forza-del-destino-pountney-rizzi-williams-jones-cansino-gringyte-welsh-national-opera-cardiff-february-2018Bachtrack 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/75934-la-forza-del-destino--justina-gringyte-preziosilla--photo-credit-richard-hubert-smith-3030-resized.jpg510340Justina Gringyte (Preziosilla)Richard Hubert Smith2018-Feb-02, Wales Millennium Centre: La forza del destinohttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/wales-millennium-centre/la-forza-del-destino/02-february-2018/18-302018-02-022018-02-17Wales Millennium CentreCardiffWalesUnited KingdomCF10 5ALBute Place, Cardiff
51.4649701-3.1647535https://www.wno.org.uk/event/la-forza-del-destino?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/69322-la-forza-1140x532.jpg4
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-01-25UTC10:06:11+00:002018-01-25A truly magnificent evening from Chailly and his Milanese orchestra.Taking flight from the Scala pit: Riccardo Chailly and the Filarmonica della Scala on touren_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-chailly-grosvenor-filarmonica-scala-barbican-london-january-2018Bachtrack 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/75169-filarmonica-6nov-ggori-97-resized.jpg510340Riccardo ChaillyG. Gori | Filarmonica della Scala2018-Jan-24, Barbican Hall: Orchestra of La Scala / Chaillyhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/barbican-hall/orchestra-of-la-scala-chailly/24-january-2018/19-302018-01-242018-01-24Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?utm_medium=External_Email&utm_source=OrchLaScala_Chailly_bachtrack&ID=20766&utm_campaign=CCOCLA250117S&utm_content=CCOCLA250117S_bookhttps://bachtrack.com/files/18762-barbican.jpg5
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-01-25UTC10:56:28+00:002018-01-25Towering above all the other meritorious singers in this performance, was the phenomenal Georgian mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili Exquisite musicianship in Met's revival of Il trovatoreen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-trovatore-mcvicar-kelsey-lee-rowley-rachvelishvili-armiliato-metropolitan-opera-new-york-january-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngEdward Sava-Segalhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21335https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21335https://bachtrack.com/files/80987-edward-sava.jpgEdward has been living in New York for the last 25 years, one of the reasons being the extraordinarily rich cultural life in this city.
He has studied piano and classical music in his early years. He switched later on to computer science and data architecture but he kept an unwavering interest in following the classical music phenomenon here in New York and in his travels.
Edward occasionally reviews fine arts events for the most prestigious literary magazine in Romania, his home country.https://bachtrack.com/files/75184-trovatore-met-opera-c-karen-almond--2--resized.jpg510340Anita Rachvelishvili (Azucena) and Yonghoon Lee (Manrico)Karen Almond | Metropolitan Opera2018-Jan-22, Lincoln Center: Metropolitan Opera House: Il trovatorehttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/lincoln-center-metropolitan-opera-house/il-trovatore/22-january-2018/19-302018-01-222018-02-15Lincoln Center: Metropolitan Opera HouseNew York CityNew YorkUnited States1002340.772270627753-73.983972072601http://www.metopera.org/Season/2017-18-Season/trovatore-verdi-tickets/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/38525-met-opera-logo.jpg4
Christopher Alden’s production of Verdi’s Rigoletto returned to Toronto tighter, more focussed and with fewer dramatic incongruities. Add to this that every aspect of the music making was top notch and it made for a fine evening at the theatre.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-01-22UTC13:34:08+00:002018-01-21Christopher Alden’s production of Verdi’s Rigoletto returned to Toronto tighter, more focussed and with fewer dramatic incongruities. Add to this that every aspect of the music making was top notch and it made for a fine evening at the theatre.Crisper, tighter, more relevant: revival of Christopher Alden's Rigoletto at the COCen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-rigoletto-alden-wood-christy-costello-canadian-opera-company-toronto-january-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJohn Gilkshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/27261https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/27261https://bachtrack.com/files/71627-headshot-for-bachtrack.jpgJohn trained as a mathematician before working all over the world in management consulting.
He’s now settled in downtown Toronto as an e-health strategy consultant. His operatric interests
are eclectic but lean to the very early and very modern. He is also passionate about art song.
His writings can be found in Opera Canada magazine and in his blog. He is owned by a small, grey cat called Jane.https://bachtrack.com/files/74899-rigoletto-roland-wood-coc-c-michael-cooper-resized.jpg510340Roland Wood (Rigoletto)Michael Cooper2018-Jan-20, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts: Rigolettohttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/four-seasons-centre-for-the-performing-arts/rigoletto/20-january-2018/19-302018-01-202018-02-23Four Seasons Centre for the Performing ArtsTorontoOntarioCanadaM5H 4G143.650896447557-79.385769367218http://www.coc.ca/PerformancesAndTickets/1718Season/Rigoletto.aspx?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41930-canadian-opera-company.jpg4
The biggest stigma associated with opera in Ireland is not that it is an elitist art form, but that it is not “Irish”, and that it doesn’t belong to Irish culture, more of a recent import, like pasta, or avocado.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-01-12UTC16:42:03+00:002018-01-10The Big Bang: a starry launch for Irish National Operaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-big-bang-irish-national-opera-dublin-january-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngPia Maltrihttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21901https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21901https://bachtrack.com/files/40878-pia-maltri.jpgPia Maltri is an online advertising consultant living in Dublin. She was born in Italy and first fell head over heels for opera when she was a teenager by listening to recordings of some of the great voices of the past: Maria Callas, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Mirella Freni, Mario Del Monaco, etc. She holds a degree in Italian Literature and writes about opera in her blog www.thesidebalcony.wordpress.com.https://bachtrack.com/files/74162-irish-national-opera-inaugural-concert-jan-9-2018-1-photos-bt-ste-murray-resized.jpg510340Orla Boylan, Fergus Sheil, Anna Devin and the RTE National Symphony OrchestraSte Murray2018-Jan-09, National Concert Hall: Irish National Opera: The Big Bang!https://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/national-concert-hall/irish-national-opera-the-big-bang/09-january-2018/19-302018-01-092018-01-09National Concert HallDublinCounty DublinIreland53.3349605719418-6.258972287178045
The father-daughter exchanges between Dmitri Platanias's jester and Sofia Fomina's Gilda prove the highlights of an evening which doesn't always catch fire.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-12-15UTC11:38:47+00:002017-12-15The father-daughter exchanges between Dmitri Platanias's jester and Sofia Fomina's Gilda prove the highlights of an evening which doesn't always catch fire.Dimitri Platanias stands out in a mixed Covent Garden Rigolettoen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-rigoletto-royal-opera-dimitri-platanias-sofia-fomina-december-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/73166-dimitiri-platanias-as-rigoletto--c--roh--photo-by-mark-douet-50a3842.jpg510340Dimitri Platanias (Rigoletto)ROH | Mark Douet2017-Dec-14, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Rigolettohttps://bachtrack.com/listing-rigoletto-royal-opera-dimitri-platanias-sofia-fomina-december-20172017-12-142018-01-16Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
,Covent Garden51.513371-0.12239999999997http://www.roh.org.uk/productions/rigoletto-by-david-mcvicar?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/57341-royal-opera-house-logo.jpg3
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-27UTC12:10:51+00:002017-11-25The Met Opera's concert performance of Verdi's Requiem was an emotional tribute to Dmitri Hvorostovsky. The Metropolitan Opera pays tribute to Dmitri Hvorostovsky with Verdi's Requiemen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-verdi-requiem-levine-metropolitan-opera-november-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngAko Imamurahttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16328https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16328https://bachtrack.com/files/251-ako_imamura.jpegAtsuko (Ako) Imamura is a retired investment banker in New York City. Born in Japan, she trained as cultural anthropologist in the US before turning to finance. She now spends her time attending opera and classical music concerts in New York and in Europe. Wagner is her favorite opera composer.https://bachtrack.com/files/71954-verdi-requiem-c-richard-termine-met-opera--1--resized.jpg510340Soloists and Met Opera ChorusRichard Termine | Metropolitan Opera2017-Nov-24, Lincoln Center: Metropolitan Opera House: Verdi's Requiemhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/lincoln-center-metropolitan-opera-house/verdis-requiem/24-november-2017/19-302017-11-242017-12-02Lincoln Center: Metropolitan Opera HouseNew York CityNew YorkUnited States1002340.772270627753-73.983972072601http://www.metopera.org/Season/2017-18-Season/requiem-verdi-tickets/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/38525-met-opera-logo.jpg3
Monstyrska dominates as Abigaille, Domingo brings his unique baritenor style to the title role, Thaddeus Strassberger creates a riot of colour and antiquarian style.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-23UTC14:32:14+00:002017-11-20Monstyrska dominates as Abigaille, Domingo brings his unique baritenor style to the title role, Thaddeus Strassberger creates a riot of colour and antiquarian style.Nabucco goes to Hollywood, courtesy of Thaddeus Strassberger and LA Operaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-nabucco-domingo-monastyrska-robinson-la-opera-los-angeles-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/71545-placido-domingo--nabucco--c-ken-howar--la-opera-2.jpg510340Plácido Domingo (Nabucco)Ken Howard | LA Opera2017-Oct-14, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion: Nabuccohttps://bachtrack.com/listing-nabucco-la-opera-domingo-monastyrska-robinson-november-20172017-10-142017-11-19Dorothy Chandler PavilionLos AngelesCaliforniaUnited StatesCA9001234.0566416403559-118.248918056488https://www.laopera.org/season/1718-Season/Nabucco/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/68642-nabucco-240x240-bachtrack.jpg4
Tokyo's New National Theatre is currently celebrating its twentieth anniversary season with three new productions and revivals of their most popular productions including Vincent Boussard’s minimal yet colourful Traviata.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-20UTC12:30:38+00:002017-11-20Tokyo's New National Theatre is currently celebrating its twentieth anniversary season with three new productions and revivals of their most popular productions including Vincent Boussard’s minimal yet colourful Traviata.Heart and soul: Irina Lungu sings Traviata in Tokyoen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-traviata-lungu-poli-meoni-frizza-new-national-theatre-tokyo-november-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/71508-traviata-c-terashi-masahiko-new-national-theatre-tokyo--5-.jpg510340Irina Lungu (Violetta) and Antonio Poli (Alfredo)Terashi Masahiko | New National Theatre, Tokyo2017-Nov-16, New National Theatre, Tokyo: Opera House: La traviatahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/new-national-theatre-tokyo-opera-house/la-traviata/16-november-2017/19-002017-11-162017-11-28New National Theatre, Tokyo: Opera HouseTokyoTokyoJapan151-00711-1-1 Honmachi,Shibuya-ku35.6823286238647139.68601226806595http://www.nntt.jac.go.jp/english/productions/detail_009667.html?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/58785-la-traviata.jpg4
Renzetti's traditional rendition does not reveal yet unprecedented details of a score that is the summation of Verdi's mastery and his last work – his third based on Shakespeare.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-17UTC13:17:21+00:002017-11-17Renzetti's traditional rendition does not reveal yet unprecedented details of a score that is the summation of Verdi's mastery and his last work – his third based on Shakespeare.Falstaff in Turin: elegant, but with little massen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-falstaff-abbado-renzetti-alvarez-teatro-regio-turin-november-2017Bachtrack 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/71373-falstaff-carlos-alvarez-c-ramella---giannese-1046-resized.jpg510340Carlos Álvarez (Falstaff)Ramella & Giannese | Teatro Regio Torino2017-Nov-15, Teatro Regio di Torino: Falstaffhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/teatro-regio-di-torino/falstaff/15-november-2017/20-002017-11-152017-11-26Teatro Regio di TorinoTurinPiedmontItaly10124Piazza Castello 21545.070702007873077.6875221729278564http://www.teatroregio.torino.it/stagioni/opera-balletto-2017-2018/falstaff?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/49602-teatro-regio-di-torino-logo.jpg3
A sizeable contingent of curious musicologists and critics gathered for the Milan première. It was a gifted a performance with plenty of insights to offer.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-13UTC11:34:57+00:002017-11-11A sizeable contingent of curious musicologists and critics gathered for the Milan première. It was a gifted a performance with plenty of insights to offer.A forgotten work rediscovered: Riccardo Chailly conducts the Messa per Rossini at its La Scala premièreen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-messa-per-rossini-chailly-filamonica-scala-milan-november-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJames Imamhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/6732https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/6732https://bachtrack.com/files/40590-james-imam.jpgJames studied Anthropology at Cambridge University before training as a singer at the Royal Northern College of Music. He has since lived and worked in Milan where he indulges his passion for all types of music, though as a countertenor he has a special interest in Baroque opera.https://bachtrack.com/files/71145-chailly-riccardo-095-k61a3539-resized.jpg510340Riccardo ChaillyTeatro alla Scala2017-Nov-10, La Scala: Messa per Rossinihttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/la-scala/messa-per-rossini/10-november-2017/20-002017-11-102017-11-15La ScalaMilanLombardyItaly20121 45.46747481688779.189441204071044
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-31UTC15:35:16+00:002017-10-31Show-stealing bass singing from Krisztián Cser and an immensely powerful Act 2 make a persuasive case for Verdi's neglected predecessor to Rigoletto.Hungarian State Opera makes a strong case for Verdi's Stiffelioen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-verdi-stiffelio-badea-mendoza-bakonyi-hungarian-state-opera-october-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/70527-stiffelio-christianbadea-resized.jpg510340Christian BadeaSzilvia Csibi | Hungarian State Opera2017-Oct-30, Erkel Színház (Erkel Theatre): Stiffeliohttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/erkel-szinhaz-erkel-theatre/stiffelio/30-october-2017/19-002017-10-302017-10-30Erkel Színház (Erkel Theatre)BudapestCentral HungaryHungaryH-1087II. János Pál pápa tér 30.47.49713919.076658599999973http://www.opera.hu/musor/megtekint/stiffelio-2017/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/62586-erkel-logo.jpg4
Krzysztof Warlikowski’s new Paris staging of Verdi's epic Don Carlos is cold and glassy, but the vocal performances at the Bastille more than compensate.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-04UTC00:43:10+00:002017-10-31Krzysztof Warlikowski’s new Paris staging of Verdi's epic Don Carlos is cold and glassy, but the vocal performances at the Bastille more than compensate.Gold-plated Don Carlos cast compensates for Warlikowski’s frosty Paris stagingen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-don-carlos-warlikowski-kaufmann-yoncheva-tezier-garanca-abdrazakov-paris-october-2017Bachtrack 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/70538-agathe-poupeney---opera-national-de-paris-don-carlos-17-18---agathe-poupeney---onp--19--resized.jpg510340Elīna Garanča (Eboli)Agathe Poupeney | Opéra de Paris2017-Oct-10, Opéra Bastille: Don Carlo(s)https://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/opera-bastille/don-carlos/10-october-2017/18-002017-10-102017-11-11Opéra BastilleParisÎle-de-FranceFrance75012120 rue de Lyon48.8526362.370025https://www.operadeparis.fr/en/season-17-18/opera/don-carlos?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/51551-opera-national-de-paris-logo.jpg3
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-27UTC09:47:54+00:002017-10-27This was a performance that had you lickng your lips for Santi’s return next season with Zeffirelli’s time-honoured take on Aida.Nabucco at La Scala: Verdi's score in the hands of a special maestroen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-nabucco-santi-abaddo-nucci-teatro-alla-scala-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJames Imamhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/6732https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/6732https://bachtrack.com/files/40590-james-imam.jpgJames studied Anthropology at Cambridge University before training as a singer at the Royal Northern College of Music. He has since lived and worked in Milan where he indulges his passion for all types of music, though as a countertenor he has a special interest in Baroque opera.https://bachtrack.com/files/70319-nabucco-la-scala---1-.jpg510340Mikhail Petrenko (Zaccaria)Marco Brescia & Rudy Amisano2017-Oct-24, La Scala: Nabuccohttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/la-scala/nabucco/24-october-2017/20-002017-10-242017-11-19La ScalaMilanLombardyItaly20121 45.46747481688779.18944120407104http://www.teatroallascala.org/en/season/2016-2017/opera/nabucco.html?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/42666-la-scala-logo.jpg3
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-25UTC09:17:53+00:002017-10-24Even in a festival like Wexford’s, you cannot resist the attraction of a beloved opera that you know by heart.Rigoletto showcases great new voices at Wexford Festival Operaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-rigoletto-rice-gianfaldoni-wexford-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngPia Maltrihttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21901https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21901https://bachtrack.com/files/40878-pia-maltri.jpgPia Maltri is an online advertising consultant living in Dublin. She was born in Italy and first fell head over heels for opera when she was a teenager by listening to recordings of some of the great voices of the past: Maria Callas, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Mirella Freni, Mario Del Monaco, etc. She holds a degree in Italian Literature and writes about opera in her blog www.thesidebalcony.wordpress.com.https://bachtrack.com/files/70135-charles-rice-10-athole-still-resized.jpg510340Charles RiceAthole Still2017-Oct-22, Whites Hotel: Rigolettohttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/whites-hotel/rigoletto/22-october-2017/11-002017-10-222017-11-04Whites HotelWexfordCounty WexfordIrelandAbbey Street52.3400521-6.4641905http://www.wexfordopera.com/programme/event/rigoletto?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/54498-rigoletto.jpg4
After a nine-year absence, Martha Argerich returned to Carnegie Hall with stunning Prokofiev with the Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-25UTC14:44:38+00:002017-10-24After a nine-year absence, Martha Argerich returned to Carnegie Hall with stunning Prokofiev with the Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia.A glorious return to Carnegie Hall for Martha Argerichen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-argerich-pappano-santa-cecilia-carnegie-hall-new-york-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJennifer Gerstenhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24008https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24008https://bachtrack.com/files/57368-jennifer-gersten.jpgJennifer Gersten is a freelance writer, editor, and violinist from Queens, NY. She is an assistant managing editor at Guernica and has published work in WQXR, NPR Music, and The Toledo Blade. Jennifer studied English and creative writing at Yale and is currently pursuing a master's in violin performance at Stony Brook University.https://bachtrack.com/files/70188-santa-cecilia-ch-c-chris-lee--3--resized.jpg510340Martha Argerich and the Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa CeciliaChris Lee2017-Oct-20, Carnegie Hall: Stern Auditorium: Orchestra Dell'Accademia Nazionale Di Santa Ceciliahttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/carnegie-hall-stern-auditorium/orchestra-dellaccademia-nazionale-di-santa-cecilia/20-october-2017/20-002017-10-202017-10-20Carnegie Hall: Stern Auditorium/Perelman StageNew York CityNew YorkUnited States40.765266-73.97987699999999https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2017/10/20/0800/PM/Orchestra-dellAccademia-Nazionale-di-Santa-Cecilia/?utm_medium=listing&utm_source=bachtrack-l&utm_campaign=stix-orchdellacca1&sourceCode=27515https://bachtrack.com/files/67225-48.png4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-23UTC14:31:43+00:002017-10-21With Gergely Kesselyák on double duty as conductor and director, this revival proves musically outstanding but theatrically less than satisfying.Hungarian forces at their finest: Nabucco revived at the Erkel Theatreen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-nabucco-agache-ralik-hungarian-state-opera-budapest-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngOrsolya Gyárfáshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21208https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21208https://bachtrack.com/files/36781-orsolya_gyarfas.jpgA university student in Budapest, currently pursuing a degree in Aesthetics, Orsolya is an opera fan, particularly interested in the works of Mozart and Wagner.https://bachtrack.com/files/70007-nabucco.jpg2402402017-Oct-19, Erkel Színház (Erkel Theatre): Nabuccohttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/erkel-szinhaz-erkel-theatre/nabucco/19-october-2017/19-002017-10-192017-10-27Erkel Színház (Erkel Theatre)BudapestCentral HungaryHungaryH-1087II. János Pál pápa tér 30.47.49713919.076658599999973http://www.opera.hu/musor/megtekint/nabucco-2017/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/62718-nabucco.jpg3
There are no answers, nor indeed many probing questions, in this Scottish Opera revival of Sir David McVicar’s production from 2008, but it is sumptuous and enjoyable.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-23UTC11:05:45+00:002017-10-21There are no answers, nor indeed many probing questions, in this Scottish Opera revival of Sir David McVicar’s production from 2008, but it is sumptuous and enjoyable.Safe and simple pleasures from Scottish Opera's La traviataen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-traviata-mcvicar-shafigullina-scottish-opera-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngGregor Forbeshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21557https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21557https://bachtrack.com/files/38222-gregor_forbes.jpgGregor Forbes is a composer and pianist based in Glasgow. He is a student at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, having graduated from the University of Cambridge Music Tripos in 2014. Besides his main musical activities, Gregor enjoys writing about music, organising concerts and conducting, and has interests in visual art and film.https://bachtrack.com/files/69957-scottish-opera-s-la-traviata--scottish-opera-2017--credit-jane-hobson---2--resized.jpg510340Scottish Opera ChorusJane Hobson2017-Oct-19, Theatre Royal: La traviatahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/theatre-royal-43/la-traviata/19-october-2017/19-152017-10-192017-12-02Theatre RoyalGlasgowScotlandUnited KingdomG2 3QA55.866092-4.256785https://www.scottishopera.org.uk/shows/la-traviata/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/65406-scottish-opera-logo.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-16UTC11:11:13+00:002017-10-15In the city of Freud there is nothing like a bit of family drama to put one in the mood for a great season of opera!Verdi’s family drama: Die Räuber at the Volksoperen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-verdi-masnadieri-rauber-schulin-volksoper-october-2017Bachtrack 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/69530-i-masnadieri-volksoper-boaz-daniel--franz--sofia-soloviy--amalia--c-barbara-palffyvolksoper-wien--5--resized.jpg510340Boaz Daniel (Francesco) and Sofia Soloviy (Amalia)Barbara Pálffy | Volksoper Wien2017-Oct-14, Volksoper Vienna: Die Räuber (I masnadieri)https://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/volksoper-vienna/die-rauber-i-masnadieri/14-october-2017/19-002017-10-142017-12-11Volksoper ViennaViennaViennaAustria109048.22476516.350272https://bachtrack.com/files/40273-volksoper-wien-logo.jpg3
A mural depicting Etna erupting is the only hint of Sicily in Stefan Herheim’s opulent staging, returning to Covent Garden for the first time since the Royal Opera’s Verdi bicentenary celebrations in 2013.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-13UTC12:40:11+00:002017-10-13A mural depicting Etna erupting is the only hint of Sicily in Stefan Herheim’s opulent staging, returning to Covent Garden for the first time since the Royal Opera’s Verdi bicentenary celebrations in 2013. Herheim’s lavish Vêpres siciliennes returns to Covent Garden in triumphant styleen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-vepres-siciliennes-herheim-hymel-volle-schrott-bystrom-royal-opera-october-2017Bachtrack 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/69355-vepres-1252michael-volle-as-guy-de-montfort--bryan-hymel-as-henri---roh--photo-bill-cooper-resized.jpg510340Michael Volle (Montfort) and Bryan Hymel (Henri)ROH | Bill Cooper2017-Oct-12, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Les Vêpres sicilienneshttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/royal-opera-house-covent-garden/les-vepres-siciliennes/12-october-2017/18-302017-10-122017-11-04Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
,Covent Garden51.513371-0.12239999999997http://www.roh.org.uk/productions/les-vepres-siciliennes-by-stefan-herheim?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/57341-royal-opera-house-logo.jpg4
A dark minimalist inspiration for Vincent Boussard’s co-production of the Boston version of Un ballo in maschera, returning to the Gran Teatre del Liceu after 16 years.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-09UTC14:41:51+00:002017-10-08A dark minimalist inspiration for Vincent Boussard’s co-production of the Boston version of Un ballo in maschera, returning to the Gran Teatre del Liceu after 16 years.A dark masquerade in Barcelona: Verdi's Ballo returns to the Liceuen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-verdi-ballo-maschera-boussard-beczala-alkema-liceu-barcelona-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJohn Marten Barnardhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24473https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24473https://bachtrack.com/files/64067-john-marten-barnard.jpgJohn Barnard has lived and worked for over 25 years in Barcelona. Originally from Kent in England, after university graduation he decided on a radical change in lifestyle, taking the decision to become a corporate English language trainer in Spain. He became involved in the world of opera several years ago when he offered language training services in the Gran Teatre del Liceu opera house in Barcelona. Since then has been a season ticket holder with his wife, attending opera on a regular basis in Spain and internationally.https://bachtrack.com/files/69086-ballo-alvarez-beczala-liceu--a-bofill-resized.jpg510340Carlos Álvarez (Renato) and Piotr Beczała (Riccardo)A. Bofill2017-Oct-07, Gran Teatre del Liceu: Un ballo in mascherahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/gran-teatre-del-liceu/un-ballo-in-maschera/07-october-2017/20-002017-10-072017-10-28Gran Teatre del LiceuBarcelonaCataloniaSpain0800241.38033467229232.17395722866058https://www.liceubarcelona.cat/en/temporada-201718/opera/un-ballo-maschera?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/55308--59p0377.jpg3
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-11UTC11:08:48+00:002017-10-10The Lyric Opera’s new production of Rigoletto evokes visually the contours and high-contrast relief of a surrealist painting. Surrealist Rigoletto at the Lyric impresses with vocal talenten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-rigoletto-meeker-kelsey-feola-armiliato-lyric-chicago-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDan Wanghttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/2135https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/2135https://bachtrack.com/files/27231-dan_wang.jpgDan Wang is a graduate student in music history and theory at the University of Chicago.https://bachtrack.com/files/69254-quinn-kelsey-matthew-polenzani-rigoletto-lyr171004-108-c-todd-rosenberg-resized.jpg510340Quinn Kelsey (Rigoletto) and Matthew Polenzani (Duke of Mantua)Todd Rosenberg2017-Oct-07, Lyric Opera House: Rigolettohttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/lyric-opera-house/rigoletto/07-october-2017/19-302017-10-072017-11-03Lyric Opera HouseChicagoIllinoisUnited StatesIL6060641.88256625015544-87.63742983341217https://www.lyricopera.org/concertstickets/calendar/2017-2018/productions/lyricopera/rigoletto-opera-tickets?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41840-lyric-opera-chicago-logo.jpg3
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-10UTC12:13:05+00:002017-10-09For The Cleveland Orchestra’s gala concert, music director Franz Welser-Möst offered a crowd-pleasing program of works inspired by Italy.An Italian journey for Cleveland Orchestra galaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-verdi-respighi-welser-most-cleveland-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngSam Jacobsonhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18283https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18283https://bachtrack.com/files/26915-sam_jacobson.jpgSam Jacobson is based in Chicago. He holds a master's degree in music history and theory from the University of Chicago and regularly attends the Chicago Symphony and other cultural events around the city.https://bachtrack.com/files/69179-franz-welser-most-credit-roger-mastroianni-resized.jpg510340Franz Welser-MöstRoger Mastroianni2017-Oct-07, Severance Hall: Gala: A Musical Journey Through Italyhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/severance-hall/gala-a-musical-journey-through-italy/07-october-2017/19-002017-10-072017-10-07Severance HallClevelandOhioUnited States1100111001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States41.5063477-81.60933610000001https://www.clevelandorchestra.com/1718-concerts-pdps/1718---tco-other-concerts/2017-gala/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&performanceNumber=16140https://bachtrack.com/files/35813-cleve.png3
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-16UTC15:51:33+00:002017-10-10A production which did not make a strong impression in Naples, despite a first rate cast. An Old School staging for Simon Boccanegra in Naplesen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-simon-boccanegra-ranzani-maestri-pirgu-san-carlo-naples-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngLorenzo Fioritohttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/6178https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/6178https://bachtrack.com/files/40589-lorenzo-fiorito.jpgLorenzo Fiorito PhD holds degrees in Modern Languages and Literatures and in the Humanities. He is a linguist, a lecturer, and head of the International Area at Online University Pegaso, Naples, Italy. He is a reviewer of poetry, a music lover, and an opera buff.https://bachtrack.com/files/69237-simon-boccanegra-6928-copia-c-luciano-romano-resized.jpg510340Ambrogio Maestri (Simon Boccanegra)Luciano Romano2017-Oct-07, Teatro di San Carlo: Simon Boccanegrahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/teatro-di-san-carlo/simon-boccanegra/07-october-2017/20-302017-10-072017-10-14Teatro di San CarloNaplesCampaniaItaly8013240.837957514.2499275http://www.teatrosancarlo.it/it/spettacoli/simon-boccanegra.html?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/39297-teatro-di-san-carlo-logo.jpg3
With Verdi's Otello, Music Director Robert Spano continues a recent Atlanta Symphony Orchestra tradition of presenting grand operatic works in a concert hall version
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-10UTC08:32:36+00:002017-10-09With Verdi's Otello, Music Director Robert Spano continues a recent Atlanta Symphony Orchestra tradition of presenting grand operatic works in a concert hall versionSpano conducts a concert version of Verdi's Otello in Atlantaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-otello-spano-thomas-williams-ford-atlanta-symphony-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngWilliam E Fordhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18188https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18188https://bachtrack.com/files/301-william_ford.jpgWilliam has enjoyed classical music for over five decades. He is a frequent concertgoer and blogs about classical music . He has a YouTube channel in which he interviews a variety of people in the world of music, such as composers, musicians, writers, and artistic directors. William is a clinical psychologist.https://bachtrack.com/files/69074-jb4a5759.jpg510340Mary Elizabeth Williams (Desdemona) and Russell Thomas (Otello)Jeff Roffman2017-Oct-07, Atlanta Symphony Hall: Shakespeare Meets Italian Opera in Verdi's Otellohttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/atlanta-symphony-hall/shakespeare-meets-italian-opera-in-verdis-otello/07-october-2017/20-002017-10-072017-10-10Atlanta Symphony HallAtlantaGeorgiaUnited StatesGA 303091280 Peachtree Street33.789435-84.3861891https://www.atlantasymphony.org/ConcertsAndTickets/Calendar/2017-2018/CS2-Verdi-Otello?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/65400-atlanta-symphony-orchestra-logo.jpg3
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-06UTC15:12:52+00:002017-10-06The National Theatre opens its new season with a Verdi favorite short on substance but lovely to hear.Singing carries the show in new Prague Ballo in mascheraen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-ballo-maschera-benes-kalmandy-dzhioeva-lehotsky-prague-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngFrank Kuznikhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15293https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15293https://bachtrack.com/files/213-frank_kuznik.jpgFrank Kuznik is the former Editor-in-Chief and Culture Editor of The Prague Post, Central Europe's premier English-language weekly newspaper. He currently divides his time between Prague and his hometown in the U.S., Cleveland, where he covers northeast Ohio's dynamic classical music scene. Frank's new book "Festival Europe 2015: 70 Enchanting Places to Hear the World's Greatest Music" is now available to purchase. https://bachtrack.com/files/68928-un-ballo-in-maschera-prague-c-patrik-borecky--6--crop-resized.jpg510340Veronika Hajnová (Madame Arvidson)Patrik Borecký2017-Oct-05, National Theatre (Národní divadlo): Un ballo in mascherahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/national-theatre-narodni-divadlo/un-ballo-in-maschera/05-october-2017/19-002017-10-052018-03-09National Theatre (Národní divadlo)PragueCentral Bohemian RegionCzech Republic11000Ostrovní 1, Praha 150.08116555876714.413526058197http://www.narodni-divadlo.cz/en/show/11986?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&s=308https://bachtrack.com/files/49950-prague-national-theatre.jpg3
Not a particularly revealing Falstaff, but a pleasing performance though. Maybe one would have expected something of greater impact from a festival like this one, but that goal had already accomplished by Graham Vick with his Stiffelio the night before...
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-04UTC08:54:38+00:002017-10-02Not a particularly revealing Falstaff, but a pleasing performance though. Maybe one would have expected something of greater impact from a festival like this one, but that goal had already accomplished by Graham Vick with his Stiffelio the night before...A melancholy Falstaff at the Verdi Festival in Parmaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-falstaff-spirei-candia-frizza-verdi-festival-parma-october-2017Bachtrack 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/68692-0577-falstaff2017-crop-resized.jpg510532Roberto de Candia (Falstaff) and Sonia Prina (Mistress Quickly)Roberto Ricci2017-Oct-01, Teatro Regio di Parma: Falstaffhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/teatro-regio-di-parma/falstaff/01-october-2017/20-002017-10-012017-10-22Teatro Regio di ParmaParmaEmilia-RomagnaItaly43121Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 16/a44.8033357123960810.327532580122352http://www.teatroregioparma.org/Pagine/Default.aspx?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&idPagina=771https://bachtrack.com/files/56953-festival-verdi.jpg3
Without recourse to virtual reality or hallucinogens, Vick has created a suggestive, vividly surreal world where one's reference points are lost to the wind.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-04UTC08:26:36+00:002017-10-03Without recourse to virtual reality or hallucinogens, Vick has created a suggestive, vividly surreal world where one's reference points are lost to the wind.Nothing short of a coup: Stiffelio at the Verdi Festival, Parmaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-stiffelio-vick-ganci-katzarava-verdi-festival-parma-september-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJames Imamhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/6732https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/6732https://bachtrack.com/files/40590-james-imam.jpgJames studied Anthropology at Cambridge University before training as a singer at the Royal Northern College of Music. He has since lived and worked in Milan where he indulges his passion for all types of music, though as a countertenor he has a special interest in Baroque opera.https://bachtrack.com/files/68744-1405-stiffelio2017-resized.jpg510340Luciano Ganci (Stiffelio)Roberto Ricci2017-Sep-30, Teatro Farnese: Stiffeliohttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/teatro-farnese/stiffelio/30-september-2017/20-302017-09-302017-10-21Teatro FarneseParmaEmilia-RomagnaItaly43121Piazzale della Pilotta, 1544.804788410.32609309999998http://www.teatroregioparma.org/Pagine/Default.aspx?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&idPagina=770https://bachtrack.com/files/56953-festival-verdi.jpg5
McDermott envisages Aida as a sister production to his team's mesmeric Akhnaten. But would the hypnotic juggling and glacial choreography work for Giuseppe Verdi's Nile epic?
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-09-29UTC21:11:34+00:002017-09-29McDermott envisages Aida as a sister production to his team's mesmeric Akhnaten. But would the hypnotic juggling and glacial choreography work for Giuseppe Verdi's Nile epic?Billowing silk and blue hair: Phelim McDermott creates an evocative Aida for ENOen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-aida-phelim-mcdermott-latonia-moore-english-national-opera-london-september-2017Bachtrack 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/68456-eno-aida-latonia-moore-5--c--tristram-kenton-resized.jpg510340Latonia Moore (Aida)Tristram Kenton2017-Sep-28, The London Coliseum: Aidahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/the-london-coliseum/aida/28-september-2017/19-302017-09-282017-12-02The London ColiseumLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2N 4ESSt. Martin's Lane51.5097808100746-0.126857757568359https://www.eno.org/whats-on/aida/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/58740-eno-aida17-18-2000x1000-800x600.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-09-18UTC11:01:10+00:002017-09-17Verdi voices that make one sit up and listen made this a memorable matinee.Thrilling singing in Simon Boccanegra at the Concertgebouwen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-gaffigan-platanias-siwek-netherlands-radio-philharmonic-simon-boccanegra-september-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJenny Camillerihttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15978https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15978https://bachtrack.com/files/40591-jennycamilleri-head.jpgAfter completing her postgraduate studies in psychology at the University of Toronto, Jenny moved to Amsterdam, where she enjoys singing in amateur choirs. She loves all genres of classical vocal music, especially nineteenth and early twentieth century Italian and German opera and art songs.https://bachtrack.com/files/67722-james-gaffigan---daniela-kienzler-2015-e1496835122297.jpg510340Conductor James GaffiganDaniela Kienzler2017-Sep-16, Concertgebouw: Main Hall: NTR Zaterdagmatinee: Simon Boccanegrahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/concertgebouw-main-hall/ntr-zaterdagmatinee-simon-boccanegra/16-september-2017/13-302017-09-162017-09-16Concertgebouw: Main HallAmsterdamNorth HollandNetherlands1071 LNConcertgebouwplein 1052.35624844.8791024https://www.concertgebouw.nl/en/concerts/james-gaffigan-conducts-verdi-s-simon-boccanegra/16-09-2017/special=Saturday+Matinee/van=2017-09-16?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/55391-screen-shot-2017-03-12-at-15-38-09.png4
An able cast sings in Christof Loy’s non-interventionist and insightful production of Verdi’s panoramic tragedy, conducted with vivid detail by Michele Mariotti.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-09-11UTC11:44:02+00:002017-09-10An able cast sings in Christof Loy’s non-interventionist and insightful production of Verdi’s panoramic tragedy, conducted with vivid detail by Michele Mariotti.Solid La forza del destino opens Dutch National Opera seasonen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-forza-destino-loy-westbroek-aronica-dutch-national-opera-amsterdam-september-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJenny Camillerihttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15978https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15978https://bachtrack.com/files/40591-jennycamilleri-head.jpgAfter completing her postgraduate studies in psychology at the University of Toronto, Jenny moved to Amsterdam, where she enjoys singing in amateur choirs. She loves all genres of classical vocal music, especially nineteenth and early twentieth century Italian and German opera and art songs.https://bachtrack.com/files/67332-forza-dno-c-monika-rittershaus--6--resized.jpg510340Eva-Maria Westbroek (Leonora) James Creswell (Il marchese di Calatrava) and the DNO ChorusMonika Rittershaus2017-Sep-09, Dutch National Opera and Ballet: La forza del destinohttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/dutch-national-opera-and-ballet/la-forza-del-destino/09-september-2017/19-002017-09-092017-10-01Dutch National Opera and BalletAmsterdamNorth HollandNetherlandsWaterlooplein 2252.3670836588044.901565313339233http://www.operaballet.nl/en/opera/2017-2018/show/la-forza-del-destino?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/53457-la-forza-del-destino-240x240.jpg3