Les Arts Florissants bring a stunning David et Jonathas to BAM

By Zerbinetta, 19 April 2013

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Reviewed at BAM: Howard Gilman Opera House, New York City on 17 April 2013

Charpentier, David et Jonathas

Andreas Homoki, Director

Les Arts Florissants

William Christie, Conductor

Pascal Charbonneau, David

Ana Quintans, Jonathas

Neal Davies, Saul

Krešimir Špicer, Joabel

Dominique Visse, La Pythonisse (Witch of Endor)

Parsifal reconsidered: A provocative improvisation in Prague

Frank Kuznik, 26th March

Timo Riihonen and Ester Pavlů stand out in a strong cast which carries Andreas Homoki's revised version of Wagner's final opera.

****1

Ludovic Tézier delivers a noble Nabucco in Naples

Lorenzo Fiorito, 18th January

Andreas Homoki’s staging at the Teatro di San Carlo, setting aside a few inconsistencies with the libretto, does not indulge in redundant symbolism.

***11

Opéra-Comique's Carmen brings high musical qualities to Edinburgh

Roy Westbrook, 8th August

Andreas Homoki's meta-staging in Paris' Opéra-Comique cannot detract from strong musical performances at the Edinburgh Festival, led by Gaëlle Arquez as a near-perfect Carmen.

****1

Stikhina and Smoriginas shine in Zurich Salome

Elodie Olson-Coons, 17th January

A strong cast carries this satisfying revival of Andreas Homoki's production of Salome at Opernhaus Zürich.

***11

A raucous Rosenkavalier from Prague State Opera

Frank Kuznik, 24th November

A strong international cast and fine musicianship from the orchestra carries on Strauss's legacy with a smart, antic romp.

****1

Homoki's Ring Cycle continues with Die Walküre at Opernhaus Zürich

Sarah Batschelet, 18th September

A stellar production of Die Walküre premieres in Zurich, not far from the location where Richard Wagner composed it.

****1

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Zerbinetta

Zerbinetta is a music educator in the New York area with a background in music performance, theater studies, and history. She is particularly interested in Wagner, Baroque music, and, of course, Richard Strauss.