2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-11UTC09:54:38+00:002018-04-10A performance that sacrificed a degree of Gallic fragrance in its pursuit of precision.Mesmerising: The Hagen Quartet at the Festival de Pâquesen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-debussy-beethoven-webern-hagen-quartet-aix-april-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Valenciahttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/17174https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/17174https://bachtrack.com/files/280-mark_valencia.jpgMark has worked in arts journalism for more than thirty years, initially as a broadcaster then later in print as a writer and French-English translator for music magazines and CD companies. He has been a regular reviewer of opera, music and theatre since 2008 and is opera editor for WhatsOnStage. Mark's background is in education - teaching drama and directing. His passion for music and theatre has led him to collaborate with a number of composers on lyrics and librettos.https://bachtrack.com/files/80758-c-caroline-doutre--1-.jpg510340The Hagen QuartetCaroline Doutre2018-Apr-07, Théâtre du Jeu de Paume: Hagen Quartethttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/theatre-du-jeu-de-paume/hagen-quartet/07-april-2018/12-002018-04-072018-04-07Théâtre du Jeu de PaumeAix-en-ProvenceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurFrance131004
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-11UTC09:45:19+00:002018-04-06Trottmann used profile, posture and facial expression to bring each song to life. Catherine Trottmann, mezzo-soprano and actress, is beguiling in French mélodiesen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-rossini-hahn-faure-ravel-trottmann-zouganelis-theatre-jeu-paume-aix-provence-april-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Valenciahttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/17174https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/17174https://bachtrack.com/files/280-mark_valencia.jpgMark has worked in arts journalism for more than thirty years, initially as a broadcaster then later in print as a writer and French-English translator for music magazines and CD companies. He has been a regular reviewer of opera, music and theatre since 2008 and is opera editor for WhatsOnStage. Mark's background is in education - teaching drama and directing. His passion for music and theatre has led him to collaborate with a number of composers on lyrics and librettos.https://bachtrack.com/files/80748-c-caroline-doutre--3-.jpg510340Catherine TrottmannCaroline Doutre2018-Apr-05, Théâtre du Jeu de Paume: Catherine Trottmannhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/theatre-du-jeu-de-paume/catherine-trottmann/05-april-2018/18-002018-04-052018-04-05Théâtre du Jeu de PaumeAix-en-ProvenceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurFrance131004
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-07-08UTC21:18:48+00:002017-07-08Don't attempt to plough through the synopsis, but enjoy Cavalli's sexy score, persuasively performed in Jean Bellorini's modern staging. Tangled plot, sensuous score: Cavalli's Erismena illuminates the Jeu de Paumeen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-erismena-cavalli-bellorini-alarcon-jeu-de-paume-festival-aix-july-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/63568-erismena5096-resized.jpg510340Carlo Vistoli (Idraspe) and Francesca Aspromonte (Erismena)Pascal Victor2017-Jul-07, Théâtre du Jeu de Paume: Erismenahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/theatre-du-jeu-de-paume/erismena/07-july-2017/20-002017-07-072017-07-21Théâtre du Jeu de PaumeAix-en-ProvenceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurFrance13100http://festival-aix.com/en/event/erismena?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/51597-capture.png3
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-07-05UTC09:49:11+00:002015-07-05Ana Sokolović Svabda (Marriage) leaves six singers in search of an opera on Aix's Théâtre du Jeu de Paume stage. Svadba in Aix: Six singers on a bare stage in scenes before marriageen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-svadba-aix-en-provence-july-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Valenciahttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/17174https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/17174https://bachtrack.com/files/280-mark_valencia.jpgMark has worked in arts journalism for more than thirty years, initially as a broadcaster then later in print as a writer and French-English translator for music magazines and CD companies. He has been a regular reviewer of opera, music and theatre since 2008 and is opera editor for WhatsOnStage. Mark's background is in education - teaching drama and directing. His passion for music and theatre has led him to collaborate with a number of composers on lyrics and librettos.https://bachtrack.com/files/25454-svadba_aix_festival_bernard_coutant.jpg510338Florie Valiquette (Milica)Bernard Coutant2015-Jul-03, Théâtre du Jeu de Paume: Svadbahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/theatre-du-jeu-de-paume/svadba/03-july-2015/18-002015-07-032015-07-16Théâtre du Jeu de PaumeAix-en-ProvenceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurFrance131002