Worthy Thane: Scott Hendricks is memorably maniacal in Dutch National Opera’s Macbeth

Par Jenny Camilleri, 05 avril 2015

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“an idiomatic and engrossing performance that was one stretched bow of dramatic tension”

Critique faite à Dutch National Opera and Ballet, Amsterdam, le 3 avril 2015

Verdi, Macbeth

Dutch National Opera

Marc Albrecht, Direction

Andrea Breth, Mise en scène

Eva Dessecker, Costumes

Martin Zehetgruber, Décors

Amarilli Nizza, Lady Macbeth

Wookyung Kim, Macduff

Scott Hendricks, Macbeth

Vitalij Kowaljow, Banquo

Letitia Singleton, Dame de Lady Macbeth

Vincenzo Costanzo, Malcolm

Lukas Jakobski, Un médecin

Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra

Chœur du Dutch National Opera

Michel van der Aa’s Theory of Flames: defining opera for a modern age

Clare Varney, 6th March

British singers Mary Bevan and Roderick Williams lead the cast in Dutch National Opera’s latest ground-breaking opera, merging live music with pre-recorded film and electronics.

****1

Dutch National Ballet brings much needed heat to this winter season

Mark Vicente, 10th February

The Dutch National Ballet helped shake off those winter blues with a mixed programme that highlighted ballet’s love affair with Latin rhythms and movement.

****1

Malin Byström brilliert bei Isolde-Debüt in Amsterdam

Phillip Richter, 8th February

Die schwedische Sopranistin gibt ihr spannungsumwobenes Debüt als Isolde in Pierre Audis zeitloser Inszenierung.

*****

Semele at Dutch National Opera: myth, desire and fantasy

Mengguang Huang, 23rd January

Guth’s Semele turns myth into a contemporary domestic drama, where desire becomes obsession and illusion consumes reality. Handel’s music remains the true engine, driven by a thrilling, physically intense ensemble.

****1

Dutch National Ballet's Program B is the A+ Program in New York

Ivy Lin, 21st November

Dutch National Ballet's second mixed bill at New York City Center ticked all the right boxes, showcasing the depth of talent across the whole company.

*****

Dutch National Ballet's opener in New York: meandering and unfocused

Ivy Lin, 20th November

Dutch National Ballet returning to New York after more than 40 years should have been thrilling. The opening program, whilst beautifully danced, was somewhat muted.

***11

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Jenny Camilleri

After 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.