2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-10-26UTC11:17:47+00:002016-10-25Strong vocal talent rules the night, and a late moment of visual splendor caps off a serviceable reading of a battered warhorse.Shagimuratova and Beczała shine in Lucia di Lammermoor at the Lyricen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/revival-lucia-lammermoor-shagimuratova-beczala-mazzola-lyric-opera-chicago-october-2016Bachtrack 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/47924-lindsey-metzger-albina-shagimuratova-lucia-di-lammermoor-cu-18-c-andrew-cioffi-resized.jpg510340Lindsey Metzger (Alisa) and Albina Shagimuratova (Lucia)Andrew Cioffi2016-Oct-15, Lyric Opera House: Lucia di Lammermoorhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/lyric-opera-house/lucia-di-lammermoor/15-october-2016/19-302016-10-152016-11-06Lyric Opera HouseChicagoIllinoisUnited StatesIL6060641.88256625015544-87.63742983341217https://www.lyricopera.org/concertstickets/calendar/2016-2017/productions/lyricopera/lucia-di-lammermoor?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41840-lyric-opera-chicago-logo.jpg3
Complete performances of Semiramide are as rare as hen's teeth. Opera Rara came close in a terrific concert performance in the Hanging Gardens of Kensington.
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-20UTC23:47:31+00:002016-09-05Complete performances of Semiramide are as rare as hen's teeth. Opera Rara came close in a terrific concert performance in the Hanging Gardens of Kensington.Prom 68: A feast of Rossini as Albina Shagimuratova shines in Semiramideen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prom-68-rossini-semiramide-shagimuratova-barcellona-elder-opera-rara-oae-september-2016Bachtrack 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/45082-prom-68-albina-shagimuratova-semiramide-opera-rara-oae-bbc-chris-christodoulou-resized.jpg300450Albina ShagimuratovaBBC | Chris Christodoulou2016-Sep-04, Royal Albert Hall: Prom 68: Rossini: Semiramidehttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/royal-albert-hall/prom-68-rossini-semiramide/04-september-2016/19-002016-09-042016-09-04Royal Albert HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW7 2APKensington Gore51.5014299260821-0.17751932144165http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/proms/proms-2016/prom-68-rossini-semiramide/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/78814-artwork-for-events--1-.jpg4
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-01-03UTC17:04:10+00:002016-04-25An amiable revival of John Dexter's Die Entführung at The Metropolitan Opera makes Mozart’s Singspiel accessible and genial.John Dexter's genial Entführung revived at The Metropolitan Operaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-entfuhrung-dexter-levine-shagimuratova-met-opera-april-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngCourtney Smithhttps://bachtrack.com/files/38434-entfuhrung_met_opera_ken_howard_resized.jpg510304Die Entführung aus dem Serail at The MetKen Howard | Metropolitan Opera2016-Apr-22, Lincoln Center: Metropolitan Opera House: Die Entführung aus dem Serailhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/lincoln-center-metropolitan-opera-house/die-entfuhrung-aus-dem-serail/22-april-2016/19-302016-04-222016-05-07Lincoln Center: Metropolitan Opera HouseNew York CityNew YorkUnited States1002340.772270627753-73.983972072601http://www.metopera.org/Season/2015-16-Season/entfuhrung-mozart-tickets/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/38525-met-opera-logo.jpg3
Kasper Holten's virtuosic staging is revived by the Royal Opera with a cast of three exceptionally strong women, and accomplished performances by Christopher Maltman and Alex Esposito as the Don and his servant.
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-06-17UTC10:12:33+00:002015-06-17Kasper Holten's virtuosic staging is revived by the Royal Opera with a cast of three exceptionally strong women, and accomplished performances by Christopher Maltman and Alex Esposito as the Don and his servant.In praise of strong women: Holten's Don Giovanni returns to the Royal Operaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-don-giovanni-maltman-roeschmann-shagimuratova-lezhneva-royal-opera-june-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/24650-don_giovanni_maltman_roh_bill_cooper_resized.jpg300432Christopher Maltman (Don Giovanni)Bill Cooper | ROH2015-Jun-12, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Don Giovannihttps://bachtrack.com/listing-don-giovanni-royal-opera-maltman-roeschmann-shagimuratova-lezhneva-june-20152015-06-122015-07-03Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
,Covent Garden51.513371-0.122399999999974
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-03-18UTC12:47:31+00:002015-03-17The Met's revival of Lucia di Lammermoor was a collaborative success, with singers, orchestra and chorus cohering well. Calleja sings with nobility and passion at the Met’s Lucia di Lammermooren_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-lucia-lammermoor-shagimuratova-calleja-met-opera-march-2015Bachtrack 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/8636-lucia_shagimuratova_calleja_met_opera_cory_weaver_resized.jpg510364Albina Shagimuratova (Lucia) and Joseph Calleja (Edgardo)Cory Weaver | Metropolitan Opera2015-Mar-16, Lincoln Center: Metropolitan Opera House: Lucia di Lammermoorhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/lincoln-center-metropolitan-opera-house/lucia-di-lammermoor/16-march-2015/19-302015-03-162015-04-10Lincoln Center: Metropolitan Opera HouseNew York CityNew YorkUnited States1002340.772270627753-73.983972072601http://www.metoperafamily.org/opera/lucia-di-lammermoor-donizetti-tickets?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/16105-met_lucia.jpg4
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-08-26UTC08:32:57+00:002014-08-21Rachmaninov's The Bells proved the highlight of Prom 43, with fabulous soloists and huge choral forces who stole the show in the third movement.Bees and Bells at the Promsen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prom-43-bbc-symphony-ed-gardner-august-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngRenée Reitsmahttps://bachtrack.com/files/6316-ed_gardner.jpg275297Edward GardnerBenjamin Ealovega2014-Aug-18, Royal Albert Hall: Prom 43: Rachmaninov, Stravinsky & Tchaikovskyhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-albert-hall/prom-43-rachmaninov-stravinsky-tchaikovsky/18-august-2014/19-302014-08-182014-08-18Royal Albert HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW7 2APKensington Gore51.5014299260821-0.17751932144165http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/whats-on/2014/august-18/15104?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/78814-artwork-for-events--1-.jpg3
The newly built and unconventionally imposing Coventry Cathedral, built next to the ruins of the original medieval building destroyed in the Second World War, played host to the first performance of Britten’s War Requiem in 1962.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:46:43+00:002013-07-01Julia Savage reviews CBSO and Chorus, and St Paul's Cathedral Choir boys' performance of Britten's War Requiem conducted by Edward Gardner.Conflict and resolution: The CBSO perform Britten's War Requiem at St Paul's Cathedral for CoLFen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-colf-2013-britten-war-requiem-st-pauls-cathedralBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJulia Savagehttps://bachtrack.com/files/2788-colf2013_cbso_stpauls_02.jpg400400 Robert Piwko2013-Jun-25, St Paul's Cathedral: CBSO: Britten's War Requiemhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/st-pauls-cathedral/cbso-brittens-war-requiem/25-june-2013/20-002013-06-252013-06-25St Paul's CathedralLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC4M 8AD51.513707-0.099528https://www.barbican.org.uk/eticketing/selectseatblock.asp?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com4
How, I wonder, is it best for an opera company to treat a revival of a well-aired, well-liked, decent but not particularly radical production of a top ten opera? This was what the Royal Opera had to contend with in this season’s revival of David McVicar’s 2003 setting of Die Zauberflöte: many in the audience will have known every note of the opera, and several will have been thoroughly famili
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:42:43+00:002013-04-17David Karlin reviews Mozart's Die Zauberflöte at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in a revival of David MacVicar's productionDie Zauberflöte at Covent Gardenen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-die-zauberflote-royal-opera-julia-jonesBachtrack 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/2509-zauberflote_royal_opera.jpg400400Charles Castronovo as Tamino, Ekaterina Siurina as Pamina 2013 ROH / Mike Hoban2013-Apr-16, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Die Zauberflötehttps://bachtrack.com/listing-die-zauberflote-royal-opera-julia-jones2013-04-162013-05-09Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
,Covent Garden51.513371-0.122399999999974
Of all the mischievous dramatic reversals that line Rigoletto’s plot – the hunchbacked jester tricked into abducting his own daughter, the daughter tricked into loving the brainless Duke (posing as a penniless student), and the terrifying reunion of father and daughter in a scene of murder – is not the most breathtaking, after all, the fact that the opera begins with a convincing display of
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:39:54+00:002013-03-01Dan Wang reviews Verdi's Rigoletto at Lyric Opera of Chicago, with Shagimuratova, Dobber, Filianoti, Thomas.Verdi's Rigoletto at Lyric Opera of Chicagoen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-chicago-lyric-opera-rigoletto-barlow-shagimuratovaBachtrack 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/2320-albina_shagimuratova__andrzej_dobber__rigoletto__dr2_0151_c_dan_rest.jpg400400Albina Shagimuratova, Andrzej Dobber Dan Rest2013-Feb-25, Lyric Opera House: Rigolettohttps://bachtrack.com/listing-chicago-lyric-opera-rigoletto-barlow-shagimuratova2013-02-252013-02-25Lyric Opera HouseChicagoIllinoisUnited StatesIL6060641.88256625015544-87.637429833412173
The San Francisco Opera, one of the big American houses that has exhibited commendable fiscal resourcefulness while maintaining its artistic standards, selected a conservative opener for its 90th season with a revival of its de Chirico-inspired production of Rigoletto.
2012Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:31:01+00:002012-09-12San Francisco Opera opens 90th season with revival of Rigoletto production with two alternating casts.San Francisco Opera opens 90th season with Rigolettoen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-san-francisco-opera-silverstein-luisotti-rigolettoBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJeffery S. McMillanhttps://bachtrack.com/files/1667-19_rigoletto.jpg400400Marco Vratogna (Rigoletto) and Albina Shagimuratova (Gilda) Cory Weaver2012-Sep-07, War Memorial Opera House: Rigolettohttps://bachtrack.com/listing-san-francisco-opera-silverstein-luisotti-rigoletto2012-09-072012-09-30War Memorial Opera HouseSan FranciscoCaliforniaUnited States9410237.7792798539192-122.4192273616792
In keeping with its summer season of novelties, San Francisco Opera have produced a new English-language production of Mozart's The Magic Flute. Advertisements for the production showed baritone Nathan Gunn in a green, full-body leotard as a sort of frogman of a Papageno, leaping in the air and wearing a manic expression.
2012Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:28:15+00:002012-07-02Jeffery S McMillan reviews a new English-language production of Mozart's The Magic Flute at San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House.An English Magic Flute at San Francisco Operaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-san-francisco-opera-magic-fluteBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJeffery S. McMillanhttps://bachtrack.com/files/1456-flute_03.jpg400400Nathan Gunn (Papageno) Cory Weaver2012-Jun-13, War Memorial Opera House: The Magic Flutehttps://bachtrack.com/listing-san-francisco-opera-magic-flute2012-06-132012-07-08War Memorial Opera HouseSan FranciscoCaliforniaUnited States9410237.7792798539192-122.4192273616793
Cette reprise de La Flûte dans la mise en scène de Robert Carsen nous dévoile un casting vocal à la hauteur des exigences de la partition, et nous démontre une fois de plus la capacité du metteur en scène à traduire avec poésie et grâce les sentiments les plus perfides qui bien souvent s'expriment dans les rapports les plus intenses entre les êtres.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-01-27UTC13:57:01+00:002017-01-26Cette reprise de La Flûte dans la mise en scène de Robert Carsen nous dévoile un casting vocal à la hauteur des exigences de la partition, et nous démontre une fois de plus la capacité du metteur en scène à traduire avec poésie et grâce les sentiments les plus perfides qui bien souvent s'expriment dans les rapports les plus intenses entre les êtres.Die Zauberflöte de Carsen : un onirisme noir servi par une distribution lumineusefr_FRtruehttps://bachtrack.com/critique-flute-enchantee-carsen-nanasi-barbeyrac-sierra-shagimuratova-volle-pape-opera-bastille-paris-janvier-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMaeva Da Cruzhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22187https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22187https://bachtrack.com/files/46667-portraitsimple-maevadacruz.jpgPoursuivant des études de littérature, linguistique et latin, Maeva Da Cruz écrit par ailleurs sur des thématiques allant de la musique classique aux cultures dites subversives. Dans un champ plutôt sociologique, ses recherches se concentrent autour des questions relatives à l’identité de genre, sociale et collective. Particulièrement sensible à l’art lyrique, elle se livre à l’écoute et à l’étude du répertoire opératique avec passion. Sa fréquentation assidue des salles de concerts et maisons d'opéra lui permet d'affiner ses connaissances et sa perception des œuvres, situant ainsi la musique au cœur de ses préoccupations.https://bachtrack.com/files/52001-c-emilie-brouchon-opera-de-paris.jpg511340Emilie Brouchon | Opéra de Paris2017-Jan-23, Opéra Bastille: Die Zauberflöte (La Flûte enchantée)https://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/opera-bastille/die-zauberflote-la-flute-enchantee/23-january-2017/19-302017-01-232017-02-23Opéra BastilleParisÎle-de-FranceFrance75012120 rue de Lyon48.8526362.370025https://www.operadeparis.fr/en/season-16-17/opera/die-zauberflote-la-flute-enchantee?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/51551-opera-national-de-paris-logo.jpg5