En direct, Vidéo: Rechercher des critiques de musique classique, opéra et ballet | Jacques Imbrailo

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Paris

28 janv. 2023

Dans les filets de Deborah Warner : Peter Grimes emporte Garnier

Par Tristan Labouret

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Bruxelles

La Dame de Pique et la tristesse du socialisme réel à La Monnaie

Par Patrice Lieberman, 11 septembre 2022

En ouverture de saison, la production mise en scène par David Marton et dirigée par Nathalie Stutzmann est un succès, porté par une belle distribution.

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Bruxelles

13 sept. 2022

La Dame de Pique et la tristesse du socialisme réel à La Monnaie

Par Patrice Lieberman

Anvers

Un opéra-ballet ? Pelléas et Mélisande à Anvers

Par Patrice Lieberman, 02 février 2018

On ne pourra pas dire que l’équipe des metteurs en scène/chorégraphes Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui et Damien Jalet, associée à Marina Abramovic qui signait et le décor et le concept, aient fait dans le conventionnel, offrant une approche à la fois futuriste et rétro de Pelléas et Mélisande.

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Anvers

04 févr. 2018

Un opéra-ballet ? Pelléas et Mélisande à Anvers

Par Patrice Lieberman

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Salzburg

Die Hoffnung stirbt zuletzt: Drei Schwestern von Peter Eötvös in Salzburg

Par Thomas Schacher, 08 août 2025

Die Hommage an den 2024 verstorbenen ungarischen Komponisten wird zum Großerfolg: Evgeny Titov wartet mit einer schlüssigen Inszenierung auf, und Maxime Pascal steuert mit dem Klangforum Wien viel Atmosphärisches bei.

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Salzburg

10 août 2025

Die Hoffnung stirbt zuletzt: Drei Schwestern von Eötvös in Salzburg

Par Thomas Schacher

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French music gilded by Golda Schultz and Stéphane Denève at the BBC Proms

Par Mark Valencia, 04 septembre 2024

Stéphane Denève conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in music by Fauré, Boulanger and Ravel.

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Londres

06 sept. 2024

French music gilded by Golda Schultz at the BBC Proms

Par Mark Valencia

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Hamburg

Franciscan virtues for a modern age: a multimedia Messiaen remix in Hamburg

Par Peter Quantrill, 02 juin 2024

No half measures in a triple-decker Hamburg staging of Saint François d'Assise at the Elbphilharmonie.

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Hamburg

04 juin 2024

Franciscan virtues for a modern age: a multimedia Messiaen remix

Par Peter Quantrill

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München

Die Macht der Erinnerung: Weinbergs Die Passagierin an der Bayerischen Staatsoper

Par Michael Vieth, 13 mars 2024

Nach den Bildern von Tobias Kratzers Inszenierung und Weinbergs suggestiver Musik zur Passagierin in München bleibt ungläubige Verwunderung, wie dieses Werk vierzig Jahre von der Musikwelt übersehen werden konnte.

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München

14 mars 2024

Die Macht der Erinnerung: Weinbergs Die Passagierin in München

Par Michael Vieth

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Liverpool

A Fauré Requiem for today from Ben Glassberg and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Par Peter Connors, 11 novembre 2023

A programme of French music culminates in a heartfelt Fauré Requiem with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir.

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Liverpool

12 nov. 2023

A Fauré Requiem for today from Glassberg and the RLPO

Par Peter Connors

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München

Brett Deans fulminanter Hamlet bei den Münchner Opernfestspielen

Par Michael Vieth, 26 juin 2023

Ein Werk, das sowohl traditionell als auch innovativ, elegant und leidenschaftlich ist: Brett Deans Hamlet, dessen gewaltige Aufgaben an Szene und Musik an der Staatsoper in München überzeugend gelöst wurden.

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München

27 juin 2023

Brett Deans fulminanter Hamlet bei den Münchner Opernfestspielen

Par Michael Vieth

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Illuminating history-makers: Nixon in China lands at Teatro Real in Madrid

Par David Karlin, 17 avril 2023

John Adams’ opera about Richard Nixon’s historic meeting with Mao Tse-Tung is performed with all round excellence, with a real find on the podium in the shape of Olivia Lee-Gunderman.

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Madrid

18 avril 2023

Illuminating history-makers: Nixon in China lands in Madrid

Par David Karlin

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Andrew Manze steers BBC forces as Brits make waves in the Royal Albert Hall

Par Roy Westbrook, 27 juillet 2022

“Behold, the sea itself!” Prom 16 is all at sea with Doreen Carwithen's Bishop Rock and Grace Williams' Sea Sketches ahead of RVW's great Sea Symphony.

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Londres

28 juil. 2022

Manze steers the BBC ship as Brits make waves in the Royal Albert Hall

Par Roy Westbrook

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New York

Allan Clayton dazzles in Brett Dean’s Hamlet at the Metropolitan Opera

Par David Wolfson, 18 mai 2022

Brett Dean’s Hamlet at the Met is a worthy addition to the operatic canon, and the production is a treat.

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New York

19 mai 2022

Allan Clayton dazzles in Brett Dean’s Hamlet at the Met

Par David Wolfson

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The power of the sea, the cruelty of the mob: Peter Grimes at The Royal Opera

Par David Karlin, 17 mars 2022

Deborah Warner's intelligent new Covent Garden staging provides the perfect backdrop for a strong singing cast in Britten's maritime masterpiece.

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Londres

18 mars 2022

Potent sea, cruel mob: Peter Grimes at The Royal Opera

Par David Karlin

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Vienne

Alpiner Verismo-Thriller: La Wally am Theater an der Wien

Par Isabella Steppan, 12 novembre 2021

Bei der umjubelten Premiere von Alfredo Catalanis selten gespieltem Werk beeindruckten insbesondere Izabela Matula in der Titelrolle und der unverschämt schön klingende Arnold Schönberg Chor.

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Vienne

14 nov. 2021

Alpiner Verismo-Thriller: La Wally am Theater an der Wien

Par Isabella Steppan

High Wycombe

Bangs and whimpers: Cal McCrystal directs a riotous Le Comte Ory at Garsington

Par Dominic Lowe, 02 juillet 2021

Garsington Opera's new production of Rossini's comic masterpiece is a bawdy hoot, but humour aside it features an ensemble who provide first-class bel canto singing.

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High Wycombe

04 juil. 2021

Bangs and whimpers: Cal McCrystal directs Le Comte Ory at Garsington

Par Dominic Lowe

Mártires y acosados: Peter Grimes en el Real

Par Juan José Freijo, 19 avril 2021

La nueva producción de Peter Grimes se alza como la mejor propuesta de la temporada del Real con una magnífica dirección de Deborah Warner en la escena e Ivor Bolton en lo musical y una sobresaliente actuación vocal y dramática.

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Madrid

21 avril 2021

Mártires y acosados: Peter Grimes en el Real

Par Juan José Freijo

Genève

A hi-gloss Pelléas et Mélisande falls flat in Geneva

Par Mark Valencia, 19 février 2021

Heroes emerge in adversity, and there are sterling turns from Leigh Melrose as a pugilistic Golaud and from the venerable Arkel of Matthew Best.

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Genève

22 févr. 2021

A hi-gloss Pelléas et Mélisande falls flat in Geneva

Par Mark Valencia

Massenet the arch-romantic: Werther returns to Covent Garden

Par David Karlin, 17 septembre 2019

Edward Gardner brings out the Wagner influence in Massenet's opulent score, Juan Diego Flórez give a persuasive performance in the title role.

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Londres

18 sept. 2019

Massenet the arch-romantic: Werther returns to Covent Garden

Par David Karlin

Billy Budd finally drops anchor again at The Royal Opera

Par Mark Pullinger, 23 avril 2019

After nearly two decades away from the Covent Garden stage, it was time Britten's Billy Budd came home, in a new production from Madrid by Deborah Warner.

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Londres

24 avril 2019

Billy Budd finally drops anchor again at The Royal Opera

Par Mark Pullinger

Hong Kong

Luminous performances lift heavy-metal staging of Pelléas et Mélisande

Par Carla Escoda, 15 mars 2018

Stellar voices and orcheatra and some inspired staging choices elevate an otherwise heavy-handed production of Pelléas et Mélisande from the WNO at the Hong Kong Arts Festival.

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Hong Kong

18 mars 2018

Luminous performances lift heavy-metal Pelléas

Par Carla Escoda

Prom 21: An underwhelming performance of MacMillan and Beethoven

Par Aaron Davies, 30 juillet 2017

An underwhelming performance that fell prey to poor interpretive judgements.

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Londres

01 août 2017

An underwhelming performance of MacMillan & Beethoven

Par Aaron Davies

Glyndebourne

Shakespeare boldly adapted by Brett Dean: Hamlet at Glyndebourne

Par David Karlin, 11 juin 2017

Brett Dean treats Shakespeare's behemoth as a timeless story told in language that has become timeless; no effort is spared in elucidating and amplifying that story.

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Glyndebourne

12 juin 2017

Hamlet boldly adapted by Brett Dean

Par David Karlin

Deborah Warner's new Billy Budd sets a new standard in Madrid

Par Fernando Remiro, 03 février 2017

Billy Budd triumphs in Madrid thanks to an inspired orchestra, a solid cast and a dream team of stage magicians.

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Madrid

06 févr. 2017

Warner's new Billy Budd sets a new standard in Madrid

Par Fernando Remiro

Startling gems: Stephen Hough the composer with The Prince Consort at Wigmore Hall

Par Frances Wilson, 28 octobre 2016

Pianist, composer and polymath Stephen Hough joined The Prince Consort for an evening of intriguing and startling gems, and a world première of Hough’s own witty, intricate, intimate and beautifully arresting art songs.

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Londres

29 oct. 2016

Startling gems: Stephen Hough the composer

Par Frances Wilson

Slow to ignite: tepid revival of Bizet’s Pearl Fishers at ENO

Par Mark Pullinger, 19 octobre 2016

Penny Woolcock's shanty town production continues to improve with each outing. This time, ENO has found singers who can negotiate the vocal challenges more naturally.

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Londres

20 oct. 2016

Slow to ignite: Bizet’s Pearl Fishers at ENO

Par Mark Pullinger

Classical Opera's Don Giovanni: a masterclass in concert performance

Par Dominic Lowe, 17 juin 2016

Ian Page assembled a fine cast, with a particularly good Leporello from David Soar for yet another superb performance of Mozart from Classical Opera.

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Londres

18 juin 2016

Classical Opera's Don Giovanni at Cadogan Hall

Par Dominic Lowe

Zurich

Manifestations of trauma: Tcherniakov's Pelléas et Mélisande in Zurich

Par Sarah Batschelet, 08 mai 2016

Anyone expecting a wishing well, castle and healthy portion of pomp in Dmitri Tcherniakov’s new production of Pélleas et Mélisande is in for a big surprise.

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Zurich

09 mai 2016

Tcherniakov's Pelléas et Mélisande in Zurich

Par Sarah Batschelet

Chicago

Bel Canto mixes new sounds and conservative ideas at Lyric Opera Chicago

Par Dan Wang, 07 décembre 2015

It is the fusion of textures and styles coming from the pit that gives Bel Canto a memorable musical profile.

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Chicago

10 déc. 2015

Bel Canto at Lyric Opera Chicago

Par Dan Wang

Cardiff

Spiral staircase and paddling pool: Pelléas et Mélisande from Welsh National Opera

Par Simon Rees, 29 mai 2015

Mélisande as Lulu in David Pountney's unfulfilling production of Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande at Welsh National Opera.

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Cardiff

31 mai 2015

Pelléas et Mélisande from Welsh National Opera

Par Simon Rees

A retreating world: War Requiem at Teatro Real

Par Fernando Remiro, 12 mars 2015

The Teatro Real crowns his Britten cycle with a canonic War Requiem conducted by Pablo Heras-Casado and superbly sung by John Mark Aisnley and Jacques Imbrailo.

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Madrid

16 mars 2015

A retreating world: War Requiem at Teatro Real

Par Fernando Remiro

Cardiff

Lobsters, bowler hats and The Financial Times: The Magic Flute given Magritte makeover by Welsh National Opera

Par Simon Rees, 13 février 2015

Lothar Koenigs conducts a stylish, colourful Magic Flute inspired by Magritte.

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Cardiff

15 févr. 2015

The Magic Flute given Magritte makeover by WNO

Par Simon Rees

A Fledermaus with intermittent fizz

Par Mark Pullinger, 27 avril 2014

Die Fledermaus is as quintessentially Viennese as zithers and Schnitzel. In John Wilson, the Philharmonia and a fine ensemble cast, we should have had all the ingredients for a memorable matinée performance, but a few elements meant the fizz went rather flat.

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Londres

27 avril 2014

A Fledermaus with intermittent fizz

Par Mark Pullinger

New York

Glyndebourne's Billy Budd in New York

Par David Allen, 07 février 2014

This BAM production of Benjamin Britten’s Billy Budd, imported from Glyndebourne, achieves the rare distinction of making a great performance out of a decidedly mediocre work.

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New York

10 févr. 2014

Glyndebourne at BAM: Billy Budd

Par David Allen

Glasgow

Scottish Opera's sinister Venetian Don Giovanni suits the dark tale perfectly

Par David Smythe, 26 octobre 2013

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.

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Glasgow

06 nov. 2013

Scottish Opera: Don Giovanni

Par David Smythe

Prom 60: Glyndebourne's Billy Budd silences the Albert Hall

Par Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres, 27 août 2013

The silence at the end of the concert said it all. To have plunged the attention of the entire Royal Albert Hall into utter silence for a whole minute after the music has finished was an impressive feat. Such was the audience response to Mark Padmore’s closing walk down the back of the stage, as Captain Vere.

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Londres

29 août 2013

Prom 60: Glyndebourne's Billy Budd silences the Albert Hall

Par Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres

Glyndebourne

Flawless tragedy, almost unbearable: Billy Budd at Glyndebourne

Par David Karlin, 10 août 2013

You can view Britten’s Billy Budd as an opera about the failure of words. When the angelic sailor Billy is falsely accused by his superior office Claggart, his stammer prevents him from defending himself and he lashes out, fatally.

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Glyndebourne

11 août 2013

Flawless tragedy, almost unbearable: Billy Budd at Glyndebourne

Par David Karlin

Manchester

The Hallé and Sir Mark Elder: Mahler and the Military Symphony

Par Rohan Shotton, 13 avril 2013

At the end of a successful week in which the orchestra’s recording of The Apostles won BBC Music Magazine’s Disc of the Year award, Sir Mark Elder conducted the Hallé in a joyfully youthful account of Mahler’s Des Knaben Wunderhorn, followed by graphic Janáček and Hadyn.The concert programme was interesting on several fronts.

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Manchester

15 avril 2013

The Hallé and Sir Mark Elder: Mahler and the Military Symphony

Par Rohan Shotton

Haydn, Hummel and Ravel performed with confidence by the BBC Symphony Orchestra

Par Evan Dickerson, 12 octobre 2012

Josep Pons strode purposefully onto the Barbican stage to conduct the BBC Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Haydn’s “Clock” Symphony. The first movement opened by way of an Adagio laden with a suitable sense of portent, the layers of writing for the strings being clearly articulated to bring this out.

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Londres

22 oct. 2012

Haydn, Hummel and Ravel performed with confidence by the BBC Symphony Orchestra

Par Evan Dickerson

Prom 37: Elgar's The Apostles with The Hallé

Par Katherine Dixson, 10 août 2012

If you’ve never been to a grand-scale choral work at the Royal Albert Hall, I’d urge you to do so at the earliest opportunity. This wasn’t my first visit to the Proms, and I’ve experienced oratorios, requiems and passions galore in other places, but to hear hundreds of accomplished singers filling this vast circular space was new territory for me. The hall seemed made for the occasion.

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Londres

13 août 2012

Prom 37: Elgar's The Apostles with The Hallé

Par Katherine Dixson

Jette Parker Young Artists Tenth Anniversary celebrated at ROH: Il Viaggio a Reims

Par Katy S. Austin, 19 juillet 2012

The Tenth Anniversary of the Royal Opera House’s Jette Parker Young Artists Scheme is a landmark of no small size. This summer performance brought back some of the best singers it has produced for a semi-staged rendition of Rossini’s one-act 1825 opera Il Viaggio a Reims. It was a celebratory display of virtuoso held together with a generous dose of self-indulgence.

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Londres

22 juil. 2012

Jette Parker Young Artists Tenth Anniversary celebrated at ROH: Il Viaggio a Reims

Par Katy S. Austin

Manchester

Elder's apostolic Elgar: The Apostles at the Bridgewater Hall

Par Andrew H. King, 05 mai 2012

Elgar’s oratorios The Apostles (1903) and The Kingdom (1906) are the manifestation of a fascination that he had held since his childhood in Worcester.

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Manchester

08 mai 2012

Elder's apostolic Elgar: The Apostles at the Bridgewater Hall

Par Andrew H. King

Bristol

BSO Brave Burana: The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at The Colston Hall

Par Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres, 19 avril 2012

If ever a concert could be described as a firework, this was it. The stage was ignited with music and we waited for the best bit - that crucial, beautiful explosion of colour. As part of the Colston Hall’s International Classical Season, The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performed the iconic choral work Carmina Burana by Carl Orff (1895-1982).

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Bristol

21 avril 2012

BSO Brave Burana: The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at The Colston Hall

Par Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres

Judith Weir's Miss Fortune at Covent Garden

Par David Karlin, 12 mars 2012

There’s usually plenty of hype surrounding a newly written opera performed at Covent Garden, but the carefully placed stories about Judith Weir’s Miss Fortune are on the improbable end of the scale, featuring a flying kebab shop and a team of breakdancers. So I arrived at Miss Fortune without any real idea of what I was going to get.

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