Spain John Adams, Nixon in China: Teatro Real Chorus and Orchestra / Olivia Lee-Gundermann (conductor). Teatro Real, Madrid, 24.4.2023. (JMI)
A compelling Nixon in China at Teatro Real
Opera & Ballet
Collected opera and ballet reviews
The vigour and athleticism of Béjart’s choreography impresses in Paris
France Maurice Béjart – Firebird, The Song of the Wayfarer, Bolero: Dancers of the Ballet de L’Opéra, Orchestre de l’Opéra national de Paris / Patrick Lange (conductor). Opéra Bastille, Paris, 21.4.2023. (JO’D)
Champion delivers a one-two punch at the Metropolitan Opera
United States Blanchard, Champion: Soloists, Metropolitan Opera Chorus and Orchestra / Yannick Nézet-Séguin (conductor). Metropolitan Opera, New York, 22.4.2023. (RP)
A convincing and successful Tristan und Isolde in Valencia
Spain Wagner, Tristan und Isolde: Generalitat Valenciana Chorus, Comunitat Valenciana Orchestra / James Gaffigan (conductor). Palau de les Arts, Valencia, 23.4.2023. (JMI)
A well-deserved triumph for Nadine Sierra in the Liceu’s Manon
Spain Massenet, Manon: Chorus and Symphony Orchestra of the Gran Teatre del Liceu / Marc Minkowski (conductor). Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona, 21 and 22.4.2023. (JMI)
A most satisfying and enriching Arminio: the real star remains Handel, of course
United Kingdom Handel, Arminio, HWV 36 (1737): Soloists, Early Opera Company / André Callegaro (conductor). Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 20.4.2023. (CC)
Heartbeat Opera’s Lady M puts a new spin on Shakespeare and Verdi
United States Verdi, Lady M: Soloists, Band / Daniel Schlosberg (conductor). Heartbeat Opera, Baruch Performing Arts Center, New York, 14.3.2023. (RP)
The Met’s revival of Robert Carsen’s Rosenkavalier was the most enjoyable performance of it I’ve ever seen
United States The Met: Live in HD – Richard Strauss, Der Rosenkavalier: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Metropolitan Opera, New York / Simone Young (conductor). Broadcast live to the Cineworld Basildon, Essex, 15.4.2023. (JPr)
