Italy Ponchielli, La Gioconda: Teatro dell’Opera, Rome. Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet of the Rome Opera. Conductor, Roberto Abbado. 23.10.2012 (JB)
International Opera
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Be prepared! – Tandberg’s Boy Scout “Magic Flute” is in Stockholm
Sweden Mozart Tollflöjten (Die Zauberflöte): Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Swedish Opera, Stockholm, Stefan Klingele, conductor. 17.10.2012
Palumbo Forces Destiny in Barcelona
Spain G. Verdi, La Forza del Destino: Soloists, Liceu Orchestra & Chorus, Renato Palumbo (conductor), Liceu, Barcelona, 16-18.10.2012 (JMI)
Utopia Unlimited in Buenos Aires
Argentina Gilbert & Sullivan, Utopia, Limited: Soloists,Chorus and Orchestra of Lírica Lado B. Conductor: Camilo Santostefano, Manzana de las Luces, Buenos Aires. 29.9.2012. (JSJ)
A “Fidelio” for Our Time, A Triumph of Humanity
United States Beethoven, Fidelio : Seattle Opera, soloists, Asher Fisch (conductor), McCaw Hall, Seattle, 13 & 14.10.2012 (BJ)
L’elisir d’amore Launches Met Live in HD 2012/3 Season
United States Donizetti, L’elisir d’amore: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Metropolitan Opera, New York / Maurizio Benini (conductor), new production by Bartlett Sher, directed for television by Gary Halvorson. Met Live in HD broadcast to the Barbican Cinema, London, 13.10.2012. (JPr)
Heggie Captures Melville’s Vastness and Intimacy
United States Jake Heggie, Moby-Dick: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of San Francisco Opera, War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco. 10.10.2012 (HS)
“Elektra” – A Daring Opening Gala Choice
United States Richard Strauss, Elektra: Soloists, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Sir Andrew Davis (conductor), Civic Opera House, Chicago. 6.10.2012 (JLZ)