2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-03UTC16:21:08+00:002017-11-02An unlikely double bill of Mozart and Pergolesi at the Lincoln Center's White Light Festival. A Mozart-Pergolesi combo concert in New York... with danceen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-stabat-mater-speranza-scappucci-jessica-lang-lincoln-center-new-york-november-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/70714--key4716-photo-by-kevin-yatarola-resized.jpg510340Jessica Lang Dance performing Stabat MaterKevin Yatarola2017-Nov-01, Lincoln Center: Rose Theater: Stabat Materhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/lincoln-center-rose-theater/stabat-mater/01-november-2017/19-302017-11-012017-11-02Lincoln Center: Rose TheaterNew York CityNew YorkUnited States40.77275000502-73.9839506149294
Stefano Mazzonis di Pralafera, artistic director at the Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège, presents at plucky new staging of Verdi's rarely seen Jérusalem.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-03-18UTC19:42:41+00:002017-03-18Stefano Mazzonis di Pralafera, artistic director at the Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège, presents at plucky new staging of Verdi's rarely seen Jérusalem. A Verdi pilgrimage to Liège for Jérusalemen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-verdi-jerusalem-mazzonis-scappucci-scandiuzzi-laho-wallonie-liege-march-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/55963-jerusalem--elaine-alvarez-et-choeurs-de-l-orw----lorraine-wauters---opera-royal-de-wallonie-64-resized.jpg510340Elaine Alvarez (Hélène) and ChorusLorraine Wauters | Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège2017-Mar-17, Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège: Jérusalemhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/opera-royal-de-wallonie-liege/jerusalem/17-march-2017/20-002017-03-172017-03-25Opéra Royal de Wallonie-LiègeLiègeLiègeBelgium4000Place de l'Opéra, 4000 Liège50.64355.570754999999963http://www.operaliege.be/en/activities/jerusalem?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/61172-liege-logo-120.gif4
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-07-07UTC08:25:54+00:002015-07-06Alek Shrader was in control of his high cs and managed to play comedy while sending out glorious wafting notes of emotion and musicality. Slapstick and high Cs in Santa Fe: Daughter in the high deserten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-daughter-regiment-christy-santa-fe-july-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMichael Wade Simpsonhttps://bachtrack.com/files/25534-fille_anna_christy_alek_shrader_santa_fe_ken_howard.jpg510373Anna Christy (Marie) and Alek Shrader (Tonio)Ken Howard2015-Jul-03, Santa Fe Opera: Daughter of the Regimenthttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/santa-fe-opera/daughter-of-the-regiment/03-july-2015/20-302015-07-032015-08-29Santa Fe OperaSanta FeNew MexicoUnited StatesNM 87506301 Opera Dr35.7426878-105.93475869999997http://www.santafeopera.org/tickets/index.aspx?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/24104-daughter.jpg3
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-05-13UTC09:18:26+00:002015-05-12A visually striking production of Rossini's La Cenerentola for Washington National Opera.No longer by the cinders: Tara Erraught’s American debut in with WNO Cenerentolaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-cenerentola-erraught-washington-national-opera-may-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngHilary Strohhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/17629https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/17629https://bachtrack.com/files/289-hilary_larkin.jpgHilary is an independent scholar and academic historian, based in DC. She has a background in violin, piano and ballet. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, she has recently published her first two books. https://bachtrack.com/files/9317-cenerentola_portillo_erraught_scott_suchman_resized.jpg510376David Portillo (Don Ramiro) and Tara Erraught (Angelina)Scott Suchman2015-May-09, Kennedy Center: Opera House: La Cenerentola (Cinderella)https://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/kennedy-center-opera-house/la-cenerentola-cinderella/09-may-2015/19-002015-05-092015-05-21Kennedy Center: Opera HouseWashingtonDistrict of ColumbiaUnited States2003738.895803-77.0556693
A year of theatre refurbishment leaves Scottish Opera with only three and half full productions this season, so the spotlight turned firmly onto this Don Giovanni from director Sir Thomas Allen, designer Simon Higlett and lighting designer Mark Jonathan.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-30UTC08:56:20+00:002013-11-06Scottish Opera's Don Giovanni set in Venice in Sir Thomas Allen's production works a treat.Scottish Opera's sinister Venetian Don Giovanni suits the dark tale perfectlyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-oct-2013-scottish-opera-don-giovanniBachtrack 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/3271-peter_kalman_jacques_imbrailo2013_james_glossop.jpg400400 James Glossop 20132013-Oct-15, Theatre Royal: Don Giovannihttps://bachtrack.com/listing-oct-2013-scottish-opera-don-giovanni2013-10-152013-10-26Theatre RoyalGlasgowScotlandUnited KingdomG2 3QA55.866092-4.2567853
The third production to launch this year at Glimmerglass Festival is a pairing of two one-act operas spanning four centuries, entitled Passions for expediency’s sake. Presented in one bill, the works couldn’t be more different in style, presentation, and audience appeal, but they ultimately combine to make a unique and important artistic statement about suffering and love.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:47:58+00:002013-07-31Review of Passions at Glimmerglass Festival 2013.Love and suffering uniquely explored in Glimmerglass Festival's Passionsen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-glimmerglass-2013-passionsBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngGale Martinhttps://bachtrack.com/files/2871-karlicadel_stabat_5625.jpg400400The Glimmerglass Festival production of Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater Karli Cadel/The Glimmerglass Festival2013-Jul-29, Alice Busch Opera Theater: Passionshttps://bachtrack.com/listing-glimmerglass-2013-passions2013-07-292013-07-29Alice Busch Opera TheaterCooperstownNew YorkUnited States42.697857-74.9304354
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-23UTC09:22:50+00:002018-03-22An einem gesanglich enttäuschendem Abend waren Speranza Scappucci und das Staatsopernorchester das rettende emotionale Element.Exzellentes Dirigat und enttäuschende Sänger: Eine so la-La bohème in Wiende_DEtruehttps://bachtrack.com/kritik-puccini-la-boheme-zeffirelli-scappucci-hartig-borras-yildiz-nafornita-park-staatsoper-wien-maerz-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngIsabella Steppanhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16631https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16631https://bachtrack.com/files/266-photo_isabella.jpgIsabella lebt in Graz und studiert Deutsch, Philosophie/Psychologie und Russisch auf Lehramt. Ihre Freizeit verbringt sie am liebsten in der Oper, in klassischen Konzerten oder im Theater. Ihr Herz schlägt besonders für die Oper des 19. und frühen 20. Jahrhunderts und die Operette. Als @operafangirl ist sie auf Twitter aktiv.https://bachtrack.com/files/79259-jean-francois-borras-als-rodolfo--anita-hartig-als-mimi--wiener-staatsoper-gmbh--michael-pohn---copy.jpg510340Jean-François Borras (Rodolfo) und Anita Hartig (Mimì)Wiener Staatsoper GmbH | Michael Pöhn2018-Mar-14, Staatsoper: La bohèmehttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/staatsoper/la-boheme/14-march-2018/19-302018-03-142018-03-20StaatsoperViennaViennaAustria101048.203318097930416.3691997528076https://bachtrack.com/files/49379-wiener-staatsoper-logo.jpg2