Germany Verdi, Il Trovatore, Bayerische Staatsoper’s Orchestra and Chorus, Paolo Carignani (conductor), Munich’s Nationaltheater 8.7.2013 (JMI)
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Rare Mozart Returns to Barcelona’s Licieu
Spain Mozart: Lucio Silla, Liceu’s Orchestra and Chorus / Harry Bicket (conductor), Barcelona’s Liceu. 1 and 2.7.2013. (JMI)
Sparkling Barber From Juventus Lyrica
Argentina Rossini, Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Juventus Lyrica, Hernán Sánchez Arteaga (conductor), Teatro Avenida, Buenos Aires. 28.6.2013. (JSJ)
Rienzi: Both Opera and Performance a Mixed Bag
Spain Wagner: Rienzi: Barcelona’s Symphony Orchestra, Liceu’s Chorus and Polifónica Puig-Reig / Pablo González (conductor). Gran Teatre del Liceu, 30.6.2013. (JMI)
Bittersweet Rosenkavalier at Zurich Festival Lacks Magic and Eroticism
Switzerland R. Strauss, Rosenkavalier : Soloists, Chorus of the Zurich Opera, Philharmonia Zurich, conductor: Fabio Luisi, Zurich Opera, Zurich. 30.6.2013. (JR)
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)
Adamo’s “Gospel”: Half a Fine New Opera Better Than None
United States Mark Adamo, The Gospel of Mary Magdalene (World Premiere): Soloists, orchestra and chorus of San Francisco Opera, War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco. 19.6.2013 (HS)