2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-12UTC11:53:29+00:002018-03-12After her triumph at the Royal Opera House in London as Salome, Byström comes home to Sweden to great acclaim in Giordano’s opera.Royal Swedish Opera salutes Malin Byström’s thrilling performance as Fedoraen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-fedora-bystrom-johansson-loy-royal-swedish-stockholm-march-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/78391-fedora-malin-bystrom-c-markus-garder-resized.jpg510340Malin Byström (Fedora)Markus Gårder2018-Mar-10, Royal Swedish Opera: Fedorahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/royal-swedish-opera/fedora/10-march-2018/15-002018-03-102018-04-23Royal Swedish OperaStockholmStockholmSwedenS-103 2259.329479081556818.070363998413086http://www.operan.se/repertoarsida/fedora/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/59485-fedora.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-09-22UTC14:59:49+00:002017-09-22The Lithuanian soprano makes a most welcome return to the Kungliga Operan as one of the most tragic and beloved of Puccini's heroines. Asmik Grigorian returns to Stockholm as a moving Manon Lescauten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-manon-lescaut-royal-swedish-opera-grigorian-hendriksen-fredriksson-september-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/68135-manon-lescaut-press87-resized.png510340The Royal Swedish Opera ChorusMarkus Gårder2017-Sep-20, Royal Swedish Opera: Manon Lescauthttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/royal-swedish-opera/manon-lescaut/20-september-2017/19-002017-09-202017-10-21Royal Swedish OperaStockholmStockholmSwedenS-103 2259.329479081556818.070363998413086http://www.operan.se/repertoarsida/manon-lescaut/forestallningar/2017-09-20-1900?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/59443-manon.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-05-30UTC11:54:28+00:002017-05-29A performance of Wagner's Siegfried stands or falls by its titular hero and Lars Cleveman is highly experienced. Siegfried as Swedish Midsummer Vigil in the Stockholm Ringen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-siegfried-cleveman-stemme-lundgren-holm-stockholm-may-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJohn Johnstonhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/23762https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/23762https://bachtrack.com/files/54352-john-johnston.jpgJohn studied English and Linguistics at Edinburgh University and then spent 45 years in international business development which happily allowed him to travel the world. Now retired, he has even more time to visit European opera houses, concert halls and galleries. John has a special love for collecting rarities and visiting the less well known houses which present varied repertoire and develop young artists. He attended his first opera in 1965 as a schoolboy and fervently believes that everyone should have access to this life enriching art form. John’s other main interest is mountain trekking and when he can combine the two, he’s in heaven, though – unlike the heroine of La Wally – he has never been swept away by an avalanche. Yet.https://bachtrack.com/files/60697-siegfried--lars-cleveman--siegfried--john-lundgren--vandraren--c-markus-garder-resized.jpg510340Lars Cleveman (Siegfried) and John Lundgren (Wanderer)Markus Gårder2017-May-20, Royal Swedish Opera: Siegfriedhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/royal-swedish-opera/siegfried/20-may-2017/15-002017-05-202017-05-27Royal Swedish OperaStockholmStockholmSwedenS-103 2259.329479081556818.070363998413086http://www.operan.se/repertoarsida/siegfried/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/50855-thering.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-05-25UTC14:58:22+00:002017-05-25John Lundgren, bullet-headed, youthful and overbearing, gave a world-class performance as Wotan. A highly accomplished start to Stockholm's Ringen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-rheingold-holm-letonja-lundgren-royal-swedish-opera-may-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJohn Johnstonhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/23762https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/23762https://bachtrack.com/files/54352-john-johnston.jpgJohn studied English and Linguistics at Edinburgh University and then spent 45 years in international business development which happily allowed him to travel the world. Now retired, he has even more time to visit European opera houses, concert halls and galleries. John has a special love for collecting rarities and visiting the less well known houses which present varied repertoire and develop young artists. He attended his first opera in 1965 as a schoolboy and fervently believes that everyone should have access to this life enriching art form. John’s other main interest is mountain trekking and when he can combine the two, he’s in heaven, though – unlike the heroine of La Wally – he has never been swept away by an avalanche. Yet.https://bachtrack.com/files/60497-rheingold-john-lundgren--wotan--johan-edholm--alberich--c-markus-garder-resized.jpg510340John Lundgren (Wotan) and Johan Edholm (Alberich)Markus Gårder2017-May-17, Royal Swedish Opera: Das Rheingold (Rhenguldet)https://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/royal-swedish-opera/das-rheingold-rhenguldet/17-may-2017/19-002017-05-172017-05-24Royal Swedish OperaStockholmStockholmSwedenS-103 2259.329479081556818.070363998413086http://www.operan.se/repertoarsida/rhenguldet/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/50855-thering.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-02-02UTC15:38:00+00:002017-02-02Strindberg, Munch, Grieg, and Kierkegaard eke out a living in a loft in Stockholm among the joys and sorrows of love and loss.Royal Swedish Opera revives José Cura's Scandinavian Bohèmeen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-boheme-cura-royal-swedish-opera-stockholm-january-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/52419-la-boheme-8-89a8648.jpg510340La bohèmeEmma Svensson (2015)2017-Jan-28, Royal Swedish Opera: La bohèmehttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/royal-swedish-opera/la-boheme/28-january-2017/15-002017-01-282017-06-14Royal Swedish OperaStockholmStockholmSwedenS-103 2259.329479081556818.070363998413086http://www.operan.se/repertoarsida/la-boheme2/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/50809-boheme.jpg3
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-12-28UTC12:01:30+00:002016-12-27A local solid cast and a lively production make for an entertaining premiere of Mozart's last masterpiece at the Royal Opera House in Stockholm.A fun, interactive Magic Flute in Stockholmen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-magic-flute-royal-swedish-opera-december-2016Bachtrack 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/50717-Joel Annmo (Tamino).jpg510340Joel Annmo (Tamino)Hans Nilsson2016-Aug-29, Royal Swedish Opera: Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)https://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/royal-swedish-opera/die-zauberflote-the-magic-flute/29-august-2016/19-002016-08-292017-01-13Royal Swedish OperaStockholmStockholmSwedenS-103 2259.329479081556818.070363998413086http://www.operan.se/repertoarsida/trollflojten/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/34755-royal_swedish_opera_logo.jpg3
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-12-12UTC14:53:19+00:002016-12-12Beautiful singing at the Royal Opera House in Stockholm for the Scandinavian première of Giordano's Fedora.Asmik Grigorian a heartfelt lead in Fedora, framed by Christof Loy in Stockholmen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-fedora-giordano-loy-grigorian-care-royal-swedish-opera-december-2016Bachtrack 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/50143-fedora-andrea-care-asmik-grigorian-c-matthias-horn-resized.jpg510340Andrea Carè (Loris) and Asmik Grigorian (Fedora)Matthias Horn2016-Dec-10, Royal Swedish Opera: Fedorahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/royal-swedish-opera/fedora/10-december-2016/19-002016-12-102017-01-18Royal Swedish OperaStockholmStockholmSwedenS-103 2259.329479081556818.070363998413086http://www.operan.se/repertoarsida/fedora/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/34755-royal_swedish_opera_logo.jpg4
José Cura's new Bohème in Stockholm features Kierkegaard, Munch, Strindberg, and even Julbocken – but it's Daniele Callegari that proves the main draw.
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-01-08UTC12:41:45+00:002015-12-30José Cura's new Bohème in Stockholm features Kierkegaard, Munch, Strindberg, and even Julbocken – but it's Daniele Callegari that proves the main draw.Tullita and Friends: José Cura directs a Scandinavian Bohèmeen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-boheme-cura-royal-swedish-opera-stockholm-december-2015Bachtrack 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/32584-boheme_johansson_kleyn_stockholm_emma_svensson_resized.jpg300450Daniel Johansson (Rodolfo) and Yana Kleyn (Mimì)Emma Svensson2015-Nov-21, Royal Swedish Opera: La bohèmehttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/royal-swedish-opera/la-boheme/21-november-2015/19-002015-11-212016-02-28Royal Swedish OperaStockholmStockholmSwedenS-103 2259.329479081556818.070363998413086http://www.operan.se/sv/Var-repertoar/20152016/La-Boheme/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/34755-royal_swedish_opera_logo.jpg3
The Royal Swedish Opera's Salome, directed by operatic first-timer Sofia Jupither, is dramatic, and its strong directorial concept does not get in the way of the story. Nina Stemme sings astoundingly, and gives a nuanced portrayal of the title character.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-12-03UTC13:36:03+00:002013-12-03Review of Salome at Royal Swedish Opera with Nina Stemme in the title role.A quest for love: Salome at the Royal Swedish Operaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-nov-2013-royal-swedish-opera-salomeBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngAksel Tollålihttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/1284https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/1284https://bachtrack.com/files/148-aksel.jpgAksel is currently studying towards a degree in musicology at the University of Oslo. At the moment he is an exchange student at Goldsmiths College in London. He is also a choral singer and a trombonist. His musical interests include 20th-cenury French music, Baroque opera and the music of Richard Strauss.https://bachtrack.com/files/3816-salome_20131118_ct1267_3600.jpg650306Carl Thorborg2013-Nov-30, Royal Swedish Opera: Salomehttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/royal-swedish-opera/salome/30-november-2013/19-302013-11-302013-11-30Royal Swedish OperaStockholmStockholmSwedenS-103 2259.329479081556818.0703639984130864
An obsessively man-hating princess, a slave girl who really needs to open up a bit more about her feelings, a prince who actually fell in love at first sight, and an unhealthily large dose of exoticism? Why, it can only be Puccini’s Turandot.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:39:15+00:002013-02-18Aksel Tollåli reviews the Royal Swedish Opera's new production of Puccini's Turandot starring Nina Stemme and conducted by Thomas SøndergårdThe Nina Stemme show: Puccini's Turandot at the Royal Swedish Operaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-royal-swedish-opera-turandot-marelliBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngAksel Tollålihttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/1284https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/1284https://bachtrack.com/files/148-aksel.jpgAksel is currently studying towards a degree in musicology at the University of Oslo. At the moment he is an exchange student at Goldsmiths College in London. He is also a choral singer and a trombonist. His musical interests include 20th-cenury French music, Baroque opera and the music of Richard Strauss.https://bachtrack.com/files/2271-turandot_130207_ct0910.jpg400400Nina Stemme and Riccardo Massi Carl Thorborg2013-Feb-16, Royal Swedish Opera: Turandothttps://bachtrack.com/listing-royal-swedish-opera-turandot-marelli2013-02-162013-02-16Royal Swedish OperaStockholmStockholmSwedenS-103 2259.329479081556818.0703639984130865