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Bach: St Matthew Passion, BWV244
Gürzenich Orchestra; Thomas Neuhoff; Ian Bostridge; Thomas E. Bauer; Siobhan Stagg; Hagen Matzeit
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Alessandro De Marchi; Theater an der Wien; Anna Bonitatibus; David Hansen; Jeffrey Francis; Arianna Vendittelli
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All the world's a stage: Xerxes as a comedy of backstage rivalry
A revival of Stefan Herheim's production of Handel's Xerxes in Düsseldorf makes for a rip-roaring evening of theatrical comedy.
Baroque bawdiness at Komische Oper Berlin
With many costume changes, notably into a Sun-King with very prominent phalic sunburst, Houtzeel held centre-stage in the title role.
The party’s over: Monteverdi’s Ritorno d’Ulisse
Director Ole Anders Tandberg's production of Monteverdi's Il ritorno d'Ulisse expertly balances the line between irreverent humour and human tragedy.
Barocke Muppet-Show in Graz
Lady Gaga + Captain Jack Sparrow = Xerxes. Nach dieser Formel inszenierte Stefan Herheim Händels Oper als barocken Bilderrausch, der mit großartigen musikalischen Leistungen zum vollen Erfolg wurde.
