Argentina Dvořák, Rusalka: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra / Julián Kuerti (conductor), Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires. 14.11.2017. (JSJ)
Fairy Tale Rusalka at Teatro Colón
Opera & Ballet
Collected opera and ballet reviews
At the V&A: Tim Watts’ Musically and Dramatically Compelling Kepler’s Trial
United Kingdom Tim Watts, Kepler’s Trial (opera preceded by panel discussion with Prof Ulinka Rublack, Tim Watts, Aura Satz, Dame Marina Warner, Prof Simon Schaffer): soloists, chorus and orchestra / Graham Walker (conductor). Victoria & Albert Museum, London, 9.11.2017. (VV)
Exuberant Count Ory From Juventus Lyrica
Argentina Rossini, Le Comte Ory: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Juventus Lyrica / Hernán Schvartzman (conductor), Teatro Avenida, Buenos Aires. 3.11.2017. (JSJ)
Zurich’s Mahagonny Lacks Pizzazz But Very Enjoyable
SwitzerlandWeill, The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny: Soloists, Dancers and Chorus of Zurich Opera, Philharmonia Zurich / Fabio Luisi (conductor), Zurich Opera 9.11.2017. (JR)
© T + T Fotografie – Tanja Dorendorf
Pountney’s Lyric Opera Die Walküre Exceeds Expectations
United States Wagner, Die Walküre: Soloists, Lyric Opera of Chicago / Sir Andrew Davis (conductor), Chicago, IL. 5.11.2017. (JLZ)
Les Arts Florissants’ Chaste, Glorious Beauties Lost at Disney Hall
United States Charpentier, Purcell: Laureates of Le Jardin des Voix, Les Arts Florissants / William Christie (harpsichord and conductor), Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, 7.11.2017. (LV)
Kentish Opera’s La belle Hélène brings Autumnal Joy
United Kingdom Jacques Offenbach, La belle Hélène (in English): Soloists, Kentish Opera Chorus and Orchestra / Robyn Sevastos (conductor), The Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks, 29.10.2017 (MH)
© Andrew Waltham
Barton’s ‘La Favorita del Re’ Proves the Favorite of Teatro Real’s Audience as Well
Spain Donizetti, La favorite (concert version): Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro Real / Daniel Oren (conductor), Teatro Real, Madrid, 6.11.2017. (JMI)
