International Opera

All opera reviews from sources other that the UK

This glorious Tosca in Ostrava is blessed by terrific singing from Šimková, Berger and Čapkovič

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Czech RepublicCzech Republic Puccini, Tosca: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the National Moravian-Silesian Theatre / Marek Šedivý (conductor). Antonín Dvořák Theatre, Ostrava, 7.12.2024. (GT)

Tosca Act II – Daniel Čapkovič (Scarpia) and Petra Alvarez Šimková (Tosca) © Martin Popelář

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The Brandenburgers in Bohemia bring the Smetana anniversary year in Ostrava to a triumphant finale

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Czech RepublicCzech Republic Smetana, The Brandenburgers in Bohemia: Soloists, Chorus, Ballet and Orchestra of the National Moravian-Silesian Theatre / Jakub Klecker (conductor). Antonín Dvořák Theatre, Ostrava, 5.12.2024. (GT)

Veronica Rovna (Ludiše) and Martin Barta (Tausendmark) © Martin Popelář

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Muscato’s compelling new La Scala La forza del destino is dominated by Netrebko’s Leonora and Tézier’s Carlo

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ItalyItaly Verdi, La forza del destino: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala, Milan / Riccardo Chailly (conductor). Broadcast live (directed by Arnalda Canali) on medici.tv from Teatro alla Scala, Milan, 7.12.2024. (JPr)

Huanhong Li (Alcalde) and Ludovic Tézier (Carlo) © Teatro alla Scala / Brescia e Amisano

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Claus Guth’s Vienna Turandot lacks epic grandeur but is redeemed by some fine singing

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AustriaAustria Puccini, Turandot: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Vienna State Opera / Marco Armiliato (conductor). Filmed at the Vienna State Opera (directed by Tiziano Mancini) on 16.12.2023 and currently available on medici.tv. (JPr)

Jonas Kaufmann (Calaf) and Asmik Grigorian (Turandot) © Monika Rittershaus

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