Woyzeck in Amsterdam's docklands

By Thea Derks, 08 July 2014

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Reviewed at Oostelijk Havengebied (Amsterdam Docklands), Amsterdam on 7 July 2014

Silbersee

Romain Bischoff, Director

Project Wildeman

Göttlicher Ravel von Gerstein und Canellakis in Amsterdam

Michael Klier, 19th September

Wenn die Technik nicht mitspielen will, ergeben sich manchmal göttliche Musikmomente.

****1

Ein Plädoyer für zeitgenössische und herausfordernde Musik

Michael Klier, 25th April

Georges Aperghis' Die Hamletmaschine-Oratorio ist ein intensiv anstrengendes Werk, aber ebenso ein tiefsinniger Kunstgenuss.

****1

Irish National Opera’s new Rusalka intrigues more than it convinces

Andrew Larkin, 22nd March

Netia Jones’ modern reimagining intrigues more than it convinces, but still makes a strong case for Dvořák’s dark fairy tale.

***11

Magnifying Glass: a magnificent Les Enfants terribles in Lille

Elena Luporini, 20th March

A new production of Les Enfants terribles at the Opéra de Lille drags the audience into a terribly marvelous labyrinth, courtesy of conductor Virginie Déjos and directors Matthias Piro and Lisa Moro.

*****

Siegfried at the RBO: Kosky and Pappano surprise and delight

David Karlin, 17th March

A revelatory orchestral performance and a cast led by Andreas Schager, Christopher Maltman and Elisabeth Strid make this a Siegfried for the record books.

*****

Opera Australia’s Eugene Onegin shines musically

Sandra Bowdler, 17th March

Eugene Onegin returns to the Sydney Opera house in Kasper Holten’s slightly awkward production but the singing and orchestral playing are exemplary.

****1

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Thea Derks

Thea Derks studied English at Groningen University and musicology at Amsterdam University. She graduated with honours in 1996. She was singer/songwriter of the new-wave group Tess. She lectured on modern music in the Amsterdam Concertgebouw from 2003–12, gives pre-concert talks throughout the Netherlands, and is a reporter and programmer for Radio 4, the Dutch classical music station. She recently published a biography on Reinbert de Leeuw that has been well received. www.theaderks.wordpress.com

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