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The LA Phil's Fidelio with Deaf West Theatre gives Beethoven a voice

Fidelio in Disney Hall © Timothy Norris
Gustavo Dudamel's concept of a semi-staged Fidelio in collaboration with Deaf West Theatre gives a voice to Beethoven so enormous that those with hearing impairments can surely hear.
*****
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LA Opera’s new Traviata lacks fizz

Rachel Willis-Sørensen (Violetta) © Cory Weaver | LA Opera
Shawna Lucey's production from San Francisco Opera misses the mark as it premieres to a packed Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. 
*1111
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Antony and Cleopatra: Adams offers a Shakespeare speed-read

Amina Edris (Cleopatra) and Gerald Finley (Antony) © Cory Weaver | San Francisco Opera
Great vocal performances from Amina Edris and Gerald Finley grace John Adams' new opera, which opens San Francisco Opera’s centennial season.
***11
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A blast of a Berlin Bohème in Hollywood

Barrie Kosky's stark, spare La bohème gave it a rare spark of humanity focused on Marina Costa-Jackson's haunting Mimì, whose existence became the central focus even when she wasn't singing.
*****
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Strange and stirring Satyagraha at LA Opera

After appearances in London and New York, Phelim McDermott's bold and imaginative production of Philip Glass’ Satyagraha arrives in Los Angeles.
****1
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Le Fidelio inclusif de Dudamel avec le LA Phil à la Philharmonie

Fidelio à la Philharmonie de Paris © Ondine Bertrand / Cheeese
Ironie du sort, un an après sa démission de l'Opéra de Paris, le chef vénézuélien est de retour à Paris pour un opéra mis en scène... à la Philharmonie ! Pour un résultat mitigé.
***11
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