Munich revived a thoughtful modern production of Janáček's Jenůfa, with fine orchestral direction and strong singing doing full justice to the rich score.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-07-17UTC09:56:23+00:002017-07-15Munich revived a thoughtful modern production of Janáček's Jenůfa, with fine orchestral direction and strong singing doing full justice to the rich score.Stunning revival of Barbara Frey's production of Jenůfa in Munichen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-jenufa-westbroek-skelton-mattila-bavarian-state-opera-july-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/63952-hanna-schwarz-karita-mattila-resized.jpg510340Hanna Schwarz (Buryjovka) and Karita Mattila (Kostelnička)Wilfried Hösl (March 2017)2017-Jul-14, Nationaltheater: Jenůfahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/nationaltheater-1927/jenufa/14-july-2017/19-002017-07-142017-07-14NationaltheaterMunichBavariaGermany48.13976660697811.578522324562https://bachtrack.com/files/45428-jenufa.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-07-04UTC14:15:09+00:002017-07-04A musical performance of stunning quality underpins this revival of Krzysztof Warlikowski's lavish, ambiguous Strauss staging.Fairy Music: Petrenko conducts a revelatory Frau ohne Schatten in Munichen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-frau-ohne-schatten-bavarian-state-opera-petrenko-warlikowski-szczesniak-nationaltheater-july-2017Bachtrack 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/63260-elena-pankratova--farberin-2-c-wilfried-hosl.jpg510340Elena Pankratova (Barak the Dyer's Wife)Wilfried Hösl2017-Jul-02, Nationaltheater: Die Frau ohne Schattenhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/nationaltheater-1927/die-frau-ohne-schatten/02-july-2017/18-002017-07-022017-07-05NationaltheaterMunichBavariaGermany48.13976660697811.578522324562https://bachtrack.com/files/45435-frau-ohne-schatten.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-20UTC11:41:15+00:002017-02-19The Rossini masterpiece is brought to life by an inspired conductor and four first-class singers in a new, modern production by David Alden.Making Babylon great again: DiDonato shines in musically spectacular Semiramide in Munichen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-semiramide-alden-didonato-barcellona-brownlee-mariotti-bavarian-state-opera-munich-february-2017Bachtrack 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/53724-semiramide-joyce-didonato-daniela-barcellona-c-wilfried-hosl-crop-resized.jpg510340Daniela Barcellona (Arsace) and Joyce DiDonato (Semiramide)Wilfried Hösl | Bayerische Staatsoper2017-Feb-12, Nationaltheater: Semiramidehttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/nationaltheater-1927/semiramide/12-february-2017/18-002017-02-122017-03-03NationaltheaterMunichBavariaGermany48.13976660697811.578522324562https://bachtrack.com/files/45432-premieren.jpg5
In this minimalist period production of Figaro, the singing and acting are the centre of attention. A very talented cast carries the show, delivering beautiful singing and engaging comedy.
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-12-16UTC14:09:52+00:002014-12-09In this minimalist period production of Figaro, the singing and acting are the centre of attention. A very talented cast carries the show, delivering beautiful singing and engaging comedy.Figaro in Munich: great singing and acting on a blank backdropen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-figaro-pisaroni-hartig-bolton-munich-december-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngIlana Walder-Biesanzhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/5509https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/5509https://bachtrack.com/files/40610-ilana-walder-biesanz.jpgIlana Walder-Biesanz is a product manager for Yahoo, a theatre and opera critic, and a classically trained mezzo-soprano. She explored theater and opera stagings as a Gates Scholar at Cambridge and as a Fulbright Scholar in Germany. She currently writes for Bachtrack, San Francisco Classical Voice, and Stark Insider. Twitter: @ilana_wb.https://bachtrack.com/files/7560-figaro_pisaroni_hartig_bavarian_wilfried_hosl.jpg300450Luca Pisaroni (Figaro) and Anita Hartig (Susanna)Wilfried Hösl2014-Dec-08, Nationaltheater: Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)https://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/nationaltheater-1927/le-nozze-di-figaro-the-marriage-of-figaro/08-december-2014/18-302014-12-082014-12-17NationaltheaterMunichBavariaGermany48.13976660697811.578522324562https://bachtrack.com/files/13857-le_nozze_de_figaro__c__wilfried_hosl.jpg4
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-11-10UTC13:32:17+00:002014-11-09Strong playing and singing aren't enough to make the Bayerische Staatsoper's Rigoletto a compelling evening out.Rigoletto in Munich features good music, but little elseen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-rigoletto-ranzani-schilling-munich-november-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngIlana Walder-Biesanzhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/5509https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/5509https://bachtrack.com/files/40610-ilana-walder-biesanz.jpgIlana Walder-Biesanz is a product manager for Yahoo, a theatre and opera critic, and a classically trained mezzo-soprano. She explored theater and opera stagings as a Gates Scholar at Cambridge and as a Fulbright Scholar in Germany. She currently writes for Bachtrack, San Francisco Classical Voice, and Stark Insider. Twitter: @ilana_wb.https://bachtrack.com/files/7247-rigoletto_schilling_wilfried_hosl.jpg510333Wilfried Hösl2014-Nov-08, Nationaltheater: Rigolettohttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/nationaltheater-1927/rigoletto/08-november-2014/19-302014-11-082014-11-14NationaltheaterMunichBavariaGermany48.13976660697811.578522324562https://bachtrack.com/files/16421-rigoletto.jpg2
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-09-29UTC08:29:53+00:002014-09-26Matrimony, divorce, Germany's next top model and superb voices - this Munich production promises an exciting evening.Silence is silver, singing is golden: Strauss' Silent Woman in Munichen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/kritik-schweigsame-frau-halffter-kosky-muenchen-september-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngBenedikt Zacherhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15883https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15883https://bachtrack.com/files/234-benedikt_zacher.jpgBenedikt hat in München Musik und Jura studiert und dann an der LSE einen MSc in Global Market Economics erworben. Er spielt nach wie vor regelmäßig und begeistert Kammermusik, vorzugsweise als Geiger oder Bratscher im Streichquartett. Benedikt liebt jede Art klassischer Musik, und zwar besonders Kammermusik mit Streichern, Klavier, gerne auch mit Gesang, Orchesterkonzerte und schließlich die Oper.https://bachtrack.com/files/6714-bayerische_staatsoper_die_schweigsame_frau_tara_eraught_brenda_rae_daniel_behle_c__w._hosl_.jpg500333Tara Eraught (Carlotta), Brenda Brae (Aminta) and Daniel Behle (Henry Morosus)Wilfried Hösl2014-Sep-25, Nationaltheater: Die Schweigsame Frau (The Silent Woman), Op.80https://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/nationaltheater-1927/die-schweigsame-frau-the-silent-woman-op80/25-september-2014/19-002014-09-252015-07-09NationaltheaterMunichBavariaGermany48.13976660697811.578522324562https://bachtrack.com/files/16419-schweigsame_frau.jpg4
Castelluci y Petrenko unen fuerzas en esta nueva producción de Tannhäuser. Una dirección al servicio de la escena en todo momento y una orquesta magistralmente subordinada al drama concpetual junto al mejor elenco vocal que pueda encontrarse en la actualidad, resuelven un Tannhauser mayúsculo
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-06-17UTC06:31:51+00:002017-06-16Castelluci y Petrenko unen fuerzas en esta nueva producción de Tannhäuser. Una dirección al servicio de la escena en todo momento y una orquesta magistralmente subordinada al drama concpetual junto al mejor elenco vocal que pueda encontrarse en la actualidad, resuelven un Tannhauser mayúsculoHeridas, cuerpos y eternidad: Tannhäuser en Múniches_EStruehttps://bachtrack.com/critica-munich-nationaltheatre-tannhauser-castelucci-petrenko-harteros-vogt-june-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJuan José Freijohttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18084https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18084https://bachtrack.com/files/298-freijo.jpgJuan José Freijo nació en Madrid en 1970. Desde siempre apasionado por el estudio de la música, sus intereses orbitan principalmente alrededor de la ópera y el género vocal. Inició su formación y carrera profesional en el campo de las ciencias, donde completó un doctorado en física aplicada. Más adelante, amplió su formación en diferentes áreas de humanidades, incluyendo estudios en historia del arte y en la actualidad un postgrado en filosofía teórica y práctica. Juan José Freijo sigue de cerca las temporadas de las principales capitales europeas y durante los últimos años ha estado a cargo de la sección de crítica musical de ocioxocio.com. https://bachtrack.com/files/61908-60350-opernballett-und-chor-der-bayerischen-staatsoper--c-wilfried-hosl.jpg510340El Ballet de la Ópera y el Coro del Bayerischen StaatsoperWilfried Hosl2017-May-21, Nationaltheater: Tannhäuserhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/nationaltheater-1927/tannhauser/21-may-2017/16-002017-05-212017-06-08NationaltheaterMunichBavariaGermany48.13976660697811.578522324562https://bachtrack.com/files/45432-premieren.jpg5
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-05-23UTC10:16:34+00:002017-05-23Trotz Topbesetzung kann die gewagten Inszenierung von Romeo Castellucci zur Premiere das Publikum nicht überzeugen.Zwischen Kunst und Krempel: Tannhäuser Premiere an der Bayerischen Staatsoperde_DEtruehttps://bachtrack.com/kritik-tannhaeuser-castellucci-petrenko-vogt-harteros-gerharer-bayerische-staatsoper-muenchen-mai-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngNorman Schwarzehttps://bachtrack.com/files/60350-opernballett-und-chor-der-bayerischen-staatsoper--c-wilfried-hosl.jpg510340Opernballett und Chor der Bayerischen StaatsoperWilfried Hösl2017-May-21, Nationaltheater: Tannhäuserhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/nationaltheater-1927/tannhauser/21-may-2017/16-002017-05-212017-06-08NationaltheaterMunichBavariaGermany48.13976660697811.578522324562https://bachtrack.com/files/45432-premieren.jpg2
Die Bayerische Staatsoper sorgt mit Donizettis La Favorite für muskalische Höhepunkt, setzt dabei jedoch auf eine äußerst karge Inszenierung, die nicht restlos überzeugen kann.
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-11-04UTC10:51:24+00:002016-11-03Die Bayerische Staatsoper sorgt mit Donizettis La Favorite für muskalische Höhepunkt, setzt dabei jedoch auf eine äußerst karge Inszenierung, die nicht restlos überzeugen kann.Bayerische Staatsoper zeigt Donizettis La Favorite mit subtiler Tristessede_DEtruehttps://bachtrack.com/kritik-favorite-elina-garanca-matthew-polenzani-mariusz-kwiecien-karel-mark-chichon-bayerische-staatsoper-oktober-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngNorman Schwarzehttps://bachtrack.com/files/48460-favorite-elina-garanca-leonor-matthew-polenzani-fernand-c-michael-hosl.jpg510340Elīna Garanča (Léonor) und Matthew Polenzani (Fernand)Wilfried Hösl | Bayerische Staatsoper2016-Oct-23, Nationaltheater: La Favoritehttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/nationaltheater-1927/la-favorite/23-october-2016/19-002016-10-232016-11-09NationaltheaterMunichBavariaGermany48.13976660697811.578522324562https://bachtrack.com/files/45432-premieren.jpg3
