Switzerland Bellini: I Capuleti e i Montecchi, Chorus of the Zurich Opera, Philharmonia Zurich, Fabio Luisi (conductor), Zurich Opera, Zurich, 7.7.15 (RP)
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Eleonora Buratto Makes Unexpected Debut as Adina
Switzerland Donizetti: L’elisir d’amore, Chorus of the Zurich Opera, Philharmonia Zurich, Giacomo Sagripanti (conductor), Zurich Opera, Zurich, 05.07.15 (RP)
Sensational Singing in Concert Fidelio
United States Beethoven, Fidelio: Soloists, orchestra and chorus of San Francisco Symphony, Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor), Ragnar Bohlin (chorus conductor), Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco. 26.6.2015 (HS)
Herlitzius Thrilling in Splendid Elektra
Switzerland Richard Strauss: Elektra Soloists, Chorus of the Zurich Opera, Philharmonia Zurich, conductor: Lothar Koenigs, Zurich Opera, Zurich. 28.6.15 (JR)
Vienna State Opera Offers Stylish Production of Hindemith’s Wonderful Cardillac
Austria Hindemith, Cardillac: Soloists, Vienna State Opera Chorus (chorus master: Thomas Lang), Orchestra and Stage Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera, Michael Boder (conductor). Vienna State Opera, 22.6.2015 (MB)
Quartett Premieres In Americas
Argentina Luca Francesconi, Quartett: Soloists and Orchestra of Teatro Colón. Conductor: Brad Lubman, Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires. 19.6.2015. (JSJ)
Caption: Robin Adams (Valmont) and Allison Cook (Merteuil) in Quartett at Teatro Colón. (Photo Prensa Teatro Colón/Arnaldo Colombaroli)
In Big, Glorious Les Troyens, Five Hours Fly By
United States Berlioz, Les Troyens: Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus of San Francisco Opera, Donald Runnicles (conductor), War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco. 20.6.2015 (HS)
Mezzo-soprano Susan Graham as Didon (Dido). ©Cory Weaver/San Francisco Opera
Well Sung Don Pasquale in Buenos Aires
Argentina Donizetti, Don Pasquale: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Buenos Aires Lírica, Conductor: Juan Casasbellas. Teatro Avenida, Buenos Aires. 12.6.2015. (JSJ)
