Sorochyntsi Fair was last performed at Berlin's Komische Oper in 1948 by the legendary stage director Walter Felsenstein. Now Barrie Kosky, stage director and intendant, has tried his hand.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-04-07UTC09:19:04+00:002017-04-06Sorochyntsi Fair was last performed at Berlin's Komische Oper in 1948 by the legendary stage director Walter Felsenstein. Now Barrie Kosky, stage director and intendant, has tried his hand.The devil made me do it: Sorochyntsi Fair at Komische Operen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-mussorgsky-sorochyntsi-fair-kosky-komische-oper-april-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngZenaida des Aubrishttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15089https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15089https://bachtrack.com/files/52984-zenaida-des-aubris.jpgZenaida des Aubris, based in Berlin, has over 30 years experience in artist management and production of classical music and opera in the United States, Europe and Asia. Currently, she offers consultation to music competitions and schools as well as to individual recent graduates on how to manage themselves and kickstart their careers through her company Opera Career Advice.https://bachtrack.com/files/57550-sorochinysy-fair-c-monika-rittershaus3-resized.jpg510340Sorochyntsy Fair ensembleMonika Rittershaus2017-Apr-02, Komische Oper Berlin: Sorochyntsy Fairhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/komische-oper-berlin/sorochyntsy-fair/02-april-2017/19-002017-04-022017-06-10Komische Oper BerlinBerlinBerlinGermanyBehrenstraße 55-5752.5157213.387089999999944https://www.komische-oper-berlin.de/programm/spielplan/der-jahrmarkt-von-sorotschinzi/254/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/39762-kob-derjahrmarktvonsorotschinzi--c-jan-windszus-photography.jpg4
Laurent Pelly exploits the satirical side of Rimsky-Korsakov's The Golden Cockerel at La Monnaie in a darkly humorous but colourfully performed production.
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-12-14UTC10:10:31+00:002016-12-14Laurent Pelly exploits the satirical side of Rimsky-Korsakov's The Golden Cockerel at La Monnaie in a darkly humorous but colourfully performed production.Black gold: Rimsky-Korsakov's Golden Cockerel in Brusselsen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-golden-cockerel-pelly-hunka-gimadieva-monnaie-brussels-december-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMatthew Ryehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19100https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19100https://bachtrack.com/files/24809-matthew_rye.jpgMatthew read music at Oxford and has worked in music journalism for 30 years as a writer, critic and editor. He has written numerous programme and CD booklet notes, spent 13 years as a Daily Telegraph critic, worked at BBC Music Magazine and was reviews editor of The Strad, for which he continues to write. He also writes for The Wagner Journal and Opera Now and blogs at ferneklang.blogspot.co.uk. He was general editor of 1001 Classical Recordings You Must Hear Before You Die (Cassell Illustrated, 2007) and is the author of a new series of eBooks, Masterpieces of Music (Erudition).https://bachtrack.com/files/50261-the-golden-cockerel-3-p--hunka--tzar-dodon--baus-munt-monnaie-resized.jpg510340Pavlo Hunka (Tsar Dodon) and Sarah Demarthe (Cockerel)Matthias Baus | La Monnaie2016-Dec-13, Palais de la Monnaie: The Golden Cockerelhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/palais-de-la-monnaie/the-golden-cockerel/13-december-2016/20-002016-12-132016-12-30Palais de la MonnaieBrusselsBrussels CapitalBelgium1000 Brussels86 C, avenue du Port – 1000 Brussels50.86489094.3489766000000145http://new.lamonnaie.be/en/program/10-the-golden-cockerel?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/64434-la-monnaie-logo.jpg4
Opéra de Montréal's belated première of Strauss' take on the Greek tragedy is worth the wait, as soprano Lise Lindstrom and wunderkind conductor Yannick Nézét-Séguin lead an exciting, music-driven production.
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-11-24UTC14:30:40+00:002015-11-23Opéra de Montréal's belated première of Strauss' take on the Greek tragedy is worth the wait, as soprano Lise Lindstrom and wunderkind conductor Yannick Nézét-Séguin lead an exciting, music-driven production.An electric Elektra in Montreal, full of wondrous sound and furyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-elektra-nezet-seguin-lindstrom-montreal-november-2015Bachtrack 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/31162-elektra_lise_lindstrom_montreal_yves_renaud_resized.jpg510341Lise Lindstrom (Elektra)Yves Renaud2015-Nov-21, Place des Arts: Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier: Elektrahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/place-des-arts-salle-wilfrid-pelletier/elektra/21-november-2015/19-302015-11-212015-11-28Place des Arts: Salle Wilfrid-PelletierMontrealQuebecCanadaH2X 1Z8175 Sainte-Catherine Street West45.50826-73.56548954
If “all the world’s a jest”, as Sir John Falstaff claims at the end of Verdi’s final operatic masterpiece, then we need players – and directors – with a sense of frivolity. Robert Carsen truly delivers.
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-07-07UTC10:28:49+00:002015-07-07If “all the world’s a jest”, as Sir John Falstaff claims at the end of Verdi’s final operatic masterpiece, then we need players – and directors – with a sense of frivolity. Robert Carsen truly delivers. A second helping for Carsen’s delicious Falstaff at the Royal Operaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-falstaff-carsen-maestri-royal-opera-july-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/25542-falstaff_ambrogio_maestri_roh_catherine_ashmore_resized.jpg300464Ambrogio Maestri (Falstaff)Catherine Ashmore | ROH2015-Jul-06, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Falstaffhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/royal-opera-house-covent-garden/falstaff/06-july-2015/19-302015-07-062015-07-18Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
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Kasper Holten’s production does an impressive job of exploring the concepts of Szymanowski's Król Roger – perhaps more psychologically than philosophically. It’s a production well worth exploring.
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-05-02UTC09:29:43+00:002015-05-02Kasper Holten’s production does an impressive job of exploring the concepts of Szymanowski's Król Roger – perhaps more psychologically than philosophically. It’s a production well worth exploring.Exploring the inner levels of the mind: Szymanowski's Król Roger at the Royal Operaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-krol-roger-holten-pappano-kwiecien-royal-opera-london-may-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/9172-krol_roger_kwiecien_roh_bill_cooper.jpg300449Mariusz Kwiecień (Roger)Bill Cooper | ROH2015-May-01, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Król Rogerhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/royal-opera-house-covent-garden/krol-roger/01-may-2015/19-302015-05-012015-05-19Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
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At the end of the season, and before closing for the summer break, the Komische Oper Berlin reprise some of their most successful recent productions for one night only in the Komische Oper Festival, including the popular “cartoon” Magic Flute. Included in this busy week was a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Mazeppa, a rarely performed epic opera of battle-torn love and murder.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:46:54+00:002013-07-06Review of the Komische Oper Berlin's production of Tchaikovsky's Mazeppa, directed by Ivo van Hove.Mazeppa: A thrilling night at the Komische Oper Berlinen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-komische-oper-berlin-mazeppa-van-hoveBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Smythehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/994https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/994https://bachtrack.com/files/40601-david-smythe.jpgDavid the farmer was drawn into music through choirs, orchestras, taking part in and directing 'serious' opera as a student. Passionate about live classical music, particularly chamber opera, unusual pieces and events and giving the next generation the tools to engage with the classical world.https://bachtrack.com/files/2799-mazeppa.jpg400400Asmik Grigorian, Robert Hayward Monika Rittershaus2013-Jul-02, Komische Oper Berlin: Mazeppahttps://bachtrack.com/listing-komische-oper-berlin-mazeppa-van-hove2013-07-022013-07-02Komische Oper BerlinBerlinBerlinGermanyBehrenstraße 55-5752.5157213.3870899999999444
Most of Dvořák's ten operas are rarely performed, but Rusalka, his tragic fairy tale of the water nymph who takes human form, has become popular in recent years and is a regular visitor to British opera houses. Last night's production, by directors Jossi Wieler and Sergio Morabito, started life at the 2008 Salzburg festival and has now arrived in Covent Garden.
2012Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:23:46+00:002012-02-28David Karlin reviews Jossi Weiler and Sergio Morabito's production of Dvorak's Rusalka for the Royal OperaRusalka comes from Salzburg to the Royal Operaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-rusalka-covent-gardenBachtrack 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/1069-400_rusalka_120224_0807_nylund_as_rusalka__c__barda.jpg400400Camilla Nylund as Rusalka ROH 2012 / Clive Barda2012-Feb-27, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Rusalkahttps://bachtrack.com/listing-rusalka-covent-garden2012-02-272012-03-14Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
,Covent Garden51.513371-0.122399999999972
Tschaikowskis Oper ist lange in den Archiven verschwunden, doch das Ausgraben lohnt: Nicht nur für Freunde der russischen Opernliteratur oder Tschaikowski ein Genuss, und auf jeden Fall eine Erweiterung des musikalischen Horizontes.
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-09-23UTC08:18:47+00:002014-09-22Tschaikowskis Oper ist lange in den Archiven verschwunden, doch das Ausgraben lohnt: Nicht nur für Freunde der russischen Opernliteratur oder Tschaikowski ein Genuss, und auf jeden Fall eine Erweiterung des musikalischen Horizontes.Eine bezaubernde Tschaikowski-Rarität zur Saisoneröffnung: Charodeyka im Theater an der Wiende_DEtruehttps://bachtrack.com/kritik-charodeyka-theater-an-der-wien-orf-radiosymphonie-orchester-tatarnikov-september-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngSnapdragonhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/4885https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/4885Snapdragon is an experienced concert- and opera-goer in Vienna and other music metropoles. Musical emphases include opera (especially Baroque opera) and piano music. As an Austrian native, Snapdragon can’t resist an operetta every now and then.https://bachtrack.com/files/6636-charodeyka___nikolay_efremov_und_asmik_grigorian.jpg250357Nikolay Efremov (Fürst Kurljatew) und Asmik Grigorian (Nastasja)Monika Rittershaus2014-Sep-14, Theater an der Wien: The Enchantress (Чародейка)https://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/theater-an-der-wien/the-enchantress-carodejka/14-september-2014/19-002014-09-142014-09-26Theater an der WienViennaViennaAustria1060Linke Wienzeile 648.199403216.3642544http://www.theater-wien.at/index.php/en/calendar/production/158662?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/75486-orf-radio-symphonie-orchestra-logo.png4