2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-03UTC14:33:32+00:002018-04-03A flamboyant production and a wonderful cast of singers seals a big success for this gem of the early Baroque.Cavalli's La Calisto returns to Munich in Alden’s psychedelic stagingen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-cavalli-calisto-alden-karg-bonitatibus-mead-bayerische-staatsoper-munich-april-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/80261-la-calisto--christiane-karg-c-w--hosl-5m1a0652-resized.jpg510340Christiane Karg (Calisto)Wilfried Hösl2018-Mar-31, Nationaltheater: La Calistohttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/nationaltheater-1927/la-calisto/31-march-2018/19-002018-03-312018-04-09NationaltheaterMunichBavariaGermany48.13976660697811.578522324562https://bachtrack.com/files/56560-2018-03-31-calisto.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-20UTC08:20:18+00:002017-11-19Lengthy but full of melodic invention, Semiramide finally made her triumphant return to the Royal Opera in David Alden's fine new production.Joyce DiDonato leads the vocal pyrotechnics in a dazzling Semiramide at the Royal Operaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-semiramide-alden-pappano-didonato-barcellona-brownlee-royal-opera-november-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/71421--c-bc20171116-semiramide-0230-joyce-didonato-as-semiramide--c--roh--photo-bill-cooper-resized.jpg510340Joyce DiDonato (Semiramide)ROH | Bill Cooper2017-Nov-19, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Semiramidehttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/royal-opera-house-covent-garden/semiramide/19-november-2017/15-002017-11-192017-12-16Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
,Covent Garden51.513371-0.12239999999997http://www.roh.org.uk/productions/semiramide-by-david-alden?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/57341-royal-opera-house-logo.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-04-19UTC09:16:28+00:002017-04-18There are several things wrong with the new Robert Carsen directed Der Rosenkavalier that just opened at the Met, but the singing is not among them.A Rosenkavalier for the radio at The Meten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-rosenkavalier-carsen-fleming-garanca-met-opera-new-york-april-2017Bachtrack 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/58139-rosenkavalier-renee-fleming-c-ken-howard-met-opera-resized.jpg510340Renée Fleming (The Marschallin)Ken Howard | Metropolitan Opera2017-Apr-13, Lincoln Center: Metropolitan Opera House: Der Rosenkavalierhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/lincoln-center-metropolitan-opera-house/der-rosenkavalier/13-april-2017/19-002017-04-132017-05-13Lincoln Center: Metropolitan Opera HouseNew York CityNew YorkUnited States1002340.772270627753-73.983972072601http://www.metopera.org/Season/2016-17-Season/rosenkavalier-strauss-tickets/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/38525-met-opera-logo.jpg3
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://www.staatsoper.de/en/productioninfo/semiramide/2017-02-12-18-00.htmlhttps://bachtrack.com/files/45432-premieren.jpg5
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-01-31UTC08:19:41+00:002017-01-29In Richard Jones' production of Don Giovanni at Theater Basel, it was the singers alone who stole the limelight.Sexism and callousness in Richard Jones' Don Giovanni in Baselen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-don-giovanni-jones-fassi-pizzuti-theater-basel-january-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngSarah Batschelethttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16221https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16221https://bachtrack.com/files/42348-sarah-batschelet.jpgSarah Batschlelet, long based in Switzerland, took a degree in Art History from Smith College, Northampton, Massachuetts, and lives as a freelance writer and editor near Zurich.https://bachtrack.com/files/52145-76-theater-basel-don-giovanni-pizzuti-fassi-cpkettererweb-resized.jpg510340Biagio Pizzuti (Leporello) and Riccardo FassiPriska Ketterer2017-Jan-27, Theater Basel: Don Giovannihttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/theater-basel/don-giovanni/27-january-2017/19-302017-01-272017-05-13Theater BaselBaselBasel-StadtSwitzerland4051Elisabethenstr. 1647.55361173376177.58978247642517https://www.theater-basel.ch/Schedule/Don-Givoanni/ouvRu4BX/Pv4Ya/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com3
Renée Fleming has decided the time is right to bow out gracefully from the operatic stage, choosing her signature role to bid the fondest of farewells to London.
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-12-19UTC06:50:05+00:002016-12-18Renée Fleming has decided the time is right to bow out gracefully from the operatic stage, choosing her signature role to bid the fondest of farewells to London.Stop all the clocks: Renée Fleming's valedictory Marschallin at the Royal Operaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-rosenkavalier-fleming-coote-bevan-rose-nelsons-royal-opera-december-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/50430-rosenkavalier-matthew-rose-as-baron-ochs--renee-fleming-as-the-marschallin---roh--photo-catherine-ashmore-resized.jpg510340Matthew Rose (Baron Ochs) and Renée Fleming (The Marschallin)ROH | Catherine Ashmore2016-Dec-17, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Der Rosenkavalierhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/royal-opera-house-covent-garden/der-rosenkavalier/17-december-2016/18-002016-12-172017-01-24Royal Opera House, Covent GardenLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street,
,Covent Garden51.513371-0.12239999999997http://www.roh.org.uk/productions/der-rosenkavalier-by-robert-carsen?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/49630-rosenkavalier-logo-renee-fleming-as-the-marschallin--image-by-aka----roh--2016--resized.jpg4
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-01-31UTC08:24:16+00:002016-10-02Richard Jones' new production is original and thought-provoking, while a commendable cast soars under the capable baton of Mark Wigglesworth.Strong in concept, strong in casting: Richard Jones' Don Giovanni at ENOen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-don-giovanni-richard-jones-eno-september-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDominic Lowehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20105https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20105https://bachtrack.com/files/30245-dominic_lowe.jpgDominic Lowe recently completed a degree in Classics, and one of his great interests is the reception of Greece and Rome in opera. A regular opera-goer since his very early teens, he is particularly keen on the hidden operatic gems of the 19th century. He is largely based in the South of England.https://bachtrack.com/files/46705-eno-don-giovanni-nicholas-crawley-and-mary-bevan-2--c--robert-workman-resized.jpg510339Nicholas Crawley (Masetto) and Mary Bevan (Zerlina)Robert Workman2016-Sep-30, The London Coliseum: Don Giovannihttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/the-london-coliseum/don-giovanni/30-september-2016/19-002016-09-302016-10-26The London ColiseumLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2N 4ESSt. Martin's Lane51.5097808100746-0.126857757568359https://www.eno.org/whats-on/don-giovanni/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/58738-eno-logo.jpg4
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-10-16UTC14:57:20+00:002015-10-16Daniele Gatti illuminates Robert Carsen's blithe Falstaff narrativeDaniele Gatti and Robert Carsen tout a blithely-polished Falstaffen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-falstaff-carsen-gatti-alaimo-la-scala-milan-october-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngCourtney Smithhttps://bachtrack.com/files/29566-falstaff_marie_nicole_lemieux_nicola_alaimo_la_scala_marco_brescia_rudy_amisano_resized.jpg510340Marie-Nicole Lemieux (Mistress Quickly) and Nicola Alaimo (Falstaff)Marco Brescia & Rudy Amisano | Teatro alla Scala2015-Oct-14, La Scala: Falstaffhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/la-scala/falstaff/14-october-2015/20-002015-10-142015-11-04La ScalaMilanLombardyItaly20121 45.46747481688779.189441204071043
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,
,Covent Garden51.513371-0.122399999999975
The auditorium's lights flared up, drawing a blinking audience back into the room. The fourth wall was well and truly broken, and each of us was given no option but to acknowledge our responsibility for the planet.
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-05-29UTC14:27:57+00:002015-05-25The auditorium's lights flared up, drawing a blinking audience back into the room. The fourth wall was well and truly broken, and each of us was given no option but to acknowledge our responsibility for the planet.CO₂ at La Scala: a challenging truth by Giorgio Battistellien_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-battistelli-co2-teatro-alla-scala-may-2015Bachtrack 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/23523-142_johnston.jpg620413Jennifer Johnston as GaiaTeatro alla Scala2015-May-16, La Scala: CO2https://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/la-scala/co2/16-may-2015/20-002015-05-162015-05-29La ScalaMilanLombardyItaly20121 45.46747481688779.189441204071044
With ENO having been in the news for all the wrong reasons last week, it needed Richard Jones' The Mastersingers of Nuremberg to be a great production. Lit up by a towering performance by Iain Paterson, it is.
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-02-08UTC13:26:12+00:002015-02-08With ENO having been in the news for all the wrong reasons last week, it needed Richard Jones' The Mastersingers of Nuremberg to be a great production. Lit up by a towering performance by Iain Paterson, it is.Iain Paterson and Edward Gardner lead a top quality rendering of Wagner's Meistersinger for ENOen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-meistersinger-paterson-gardner-eno-february-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/8132-mastersingers_rachel_nicholls_iain_paterson_catherine_ashmore.jpg511354Rachel Nicholls (Eva) and Iain Paterson (Hans Sachs)Catherine Ashmore | ENO2015-Feb-07, The London Coliseum: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberghttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/the-london-coliseum/die-meistersinger-von-nurnberg/07-february-2015/15-002015-02-072015-03-10The London ColiseumLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2N 4ESSt. Martin's Lane51.5097808100746-0.1268577575683595
Ambrogio Maestri reprises his star turn as a vocally and theatrically complete Falstaff in Robert Carsen’s lavish, food-fuelled situational comedy at the Holland Festival.
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-06-27UTC15:07:18+00:002014-06-12Ambrogio Maestri reprises his star turn as a vocally and theatrically complete Falstaff in Robert Carsen’s lavish, food-fuelled situational comedy at the Holland Festival.Food, Glorious Food: Falstaff at the Holland Festival is a Feast for the Eyes and Earsen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-falstaff-holland-festival-jun-2014Bachtrack 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/5636-falstaff_baus.jpg510272Dutch National Opera, FalstaffBAUS2014-Jun-07, Dutch National Opera and Ballet: Falstaffhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/dutch-national-opera-and-ballet/falstaff/07-june-2014/20-002014-06-072014-06-30Dutch National Opera and BalletAmsterdamNorth HollandNetherlandsWaterlooplein 2252.3670836588044.901565313339233http://www.hollandfestival.nl/en/program/2014/falstaff/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/14693-falstaff_catherine_ashmore.jpg4
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-05-27UTC15:26:55+00:002014-05-25Deutsche Oper Berlin’s Billy Budd, although musically satisfying, suffers through an ambiguously set production. All at sea in Berlin: Billy Budd at the Deutsche Operen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-budd-runnicles-berlin-may-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMax Woodshttps://bachtrack.com/files/5404-deutsche_oper_billy_budd_marcus_lieberenz.jpg510339John Chest (Billy Budd)Marcus Lieberenz2014-May-22, Deutsche Oper: Billy Buddhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/deutsche-oper/billy-budd/22-may-2014/19-302014-05-222014-06-06Deutsche OperBerlinBerlinGermanyBismarckstraße 3552.511913.308289999999943http://www.deutscheoperberlin.de/en_EN/repertoire/billy-budd.926587?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/13903-billy_budd_donald_runnicles__c__simon_pauly.jpg3