Recent Opera in Helinski and Stockholm Reviewed by Göran Forsling
Opera & Ballet
Collected opera and ballet reviews
A New ‘Musical Reimagining’ of The Winter’s Tale Brings a One-off Sense of Enchantment
United Kingdom Kim Ashton, The Winter’s Tale: Actors, The Hermes Experiment. Cockpit Theatre, London, 13.12.2016. (MB)
Some Fine Moments in a Generally Disappointing Revival of I Vespri Siciliani
Spain Verdi, I Vespri Siciliani: Comunitat Valenciana Orchestra and Chorus / Roberto Abbado (conductor), Palau de les Arts, Valencia, 13.12.2016. (JMI)
RNCM’s Youthful Enthusiasm and Colourful Costumes in Offenbach’s Lively Romp
United Kingdom Offenbach, La Vie Parisienne: RNCM Chorus, RNCM Opera Orchestra / Andrew Greenwood (conductor), RNCM Theatre, Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, 9.12.2016. (MC)
Further to Rome’s Magnificent Tristan
Italy Wagner, Tristan und Isolde: Chorus and Orchestra of Teatro dell’Opera/Daniele Gatti (conductor), Rome, 11.12. 2016. (JB)
A Carmen That Delivers on All Counts
Sweden Bizet, Carmen: Soloists and Chorus of Gothenburg Opera, dancers, children’s choir, Gothenburg Opera Orchestra / Karen Kamensek (conductor), Gothenburg Opera main stage, 25.11.2016 and 3.12.2016. (NS)
Spectacular staging and excellent singing make for a vibrant and fast-paced La Vie Parisienne
United Kingdom Offenbach, La Vie Parisienne: Sung in English in a translation by Alistair Beaton. Soloists, RNCM Opera Orchestra and Chorus / Andrew Greenwood (conductor), Royal Northern College of Music. RNCM Theatre, Manchester, 7.12.2016. (RJF)
Farnes’s Conducting and Rachvelishvili’s Azucena Make This Revival Worthwhile
United Kingdom Verdi, Il trovatore: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden / Richard Farnes. The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 4.12.2016. (CC)
