GermanyRichard Strauss: Elektra, Bayerische Staatsoper Orchestra and Chorus, Asher Fisch (conductor), Nationaltheater, Munich, 16.7.2015 (JMI)
A Superbly Sung Elektra Delights Munich Fans
José Irurzun
Edita Gruberova: Organizer, Entrepreneur and Star
United Kingdom Donizetti: Roberto Devereux, Bayerische Staatsoper Orchestra and Chorus, Friedrich Haider (conductor), Nationaltheater, Munich, 15.7.2015
Anja Harteros as Arabella Triumphs in Munich
United Kingdom Richard Strauss: Arabella, Bayerisches Staatsorchester, Philippe Jordan (conductor), Nationaltheater, 14.7.2015 (JMI)
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Wilfried Hösl
A Serviceable Butterfly Returns for the Munich Festival
Germany Puccini: Madama Butterfly, Bayerische Staatsoper Orchestra and Chorus, Daniele Callegari (conductor), Nationaltheater, Munich, 13.7.2015 (JMI)
Waltraud Meier’s Dazzling Farewell to Isolde
Wagner: Tristan und Isolde, Bayerische Staatsoper Orchestra and Chorus, Philippe Jordan (conductor), Nationaltheater, Munich, 12.7.2015 (JMI) Cast: Isolde: Waltraud Meier Tristan: Robert Dean Smith King Marke: René Pape Brangaene: Michelle Breedt Kurwenal: Alan Held Melot: Francesco Petrozzi Pilot: Christian Rieger Shepherd: Kevin Connors Young Seaman: Dean Power Production: Bayerische Staatsoper Direction: Peter Konwitschny Sets … Read more
A Disappointing Traviata Returns to the Liceu Stage
Spain Verdi: La Traviata, Liceu’s Orchestra and Chorus, Evelino Pidò (conductor), Theatre del Liceu, Barcelona, 11.7.2015 (JMI)
Madrid’s Opera Season Ends with a Surprise Triple Bill
Spain Granados: Goyescas, Teatro Real Orchestra and Chorus, Guillermo García Calvo (conductor), Teatro Real, Madrid, 9.7.2015 (JMI)
Two Superb Norinas are the Highlight of the Liceu’s Don Pasquale
Spain Donizetti: Don Pasquale, Liceu Orchestra and Chorus, Diego Mattheuz (conductor), Gran Theatre del Liceu, Barcelona, 16 & 17.6.2015 (JMI)