United Kingdom Rameau, Hippolyte et Aricie: Soloists, Glyndebourne Chorus and Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, / William Christie (conductor). Glyndebourne Opera Theatre, Sussex, 29.6.2013 (MMB)
Month: July 2013
Traditional Simon Boccanegra with Lush, Plush Staging
United Kingdom Verdi, Simon Boccanegra: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden/Antonio Pappano (conductor), Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 27.6.2013 (CC)
Britten’s Riddle. And Ours.
Italy Britten, CurlewRiver: Members of the Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro dell’Opera, Rome. Conductor, James Conlon; Staging and décor, Mario Martone; Chorus Master, Roberto Gabbiani; Costumes, Ursula Patzak; Lighting, Pasquale Mari. Basilica of Santa Maria in Ara Coeli, Rome 27.6. 2013 (JB)
Rigoletto: Two Casts, Two Different Performances
Spain Verdi: Rigoletto: Seville Symphony Orchestra, Maestranza Chorus, Pedro Halffter (conductor), Teatro Maestranza, 25 & 26.6.2013 (JMI)