Germany Strauss, Elektra: Soloists, Chorus of the Saxon State Opera (chorus master: Wolfram Tetzner), Staatskapelle Dresden, Peter Schneider (conductor). Semperoper, Dresden, 15.12.2014 (MB)
Opera & Ballet
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Offenbach in Geneva
Switzerland Offenbach, La Grande-Duchesse de Gérolstein: Soloists, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande and Chorus of Geneva Grand Théâtre, Franck Villard (conductor), Alan Woodbridge (chorus master), Grand Théâtre de Genève, 15.12.2014. (AL)
Der Rosenkavalier in Dresden: A superlative evening!
Germany Strauss, Der Rosenkavalier: Soloists, Chorus of the Saxon State Opera (chorus master: Wolfram Tetzner), Members of the Children’s Chorus of the Saxon State Opera, Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann (conductor). Semperoper, Dresden, 14.12.2014 (MB)
New Choreography Showcased by Rambert Dance Company
United Kingdom Rambert: New Choreography, Rambert Dance Company, The Place, London, 16.11.2014 (J.O’D)
High Entertainment from the Royal Ballet’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
United Kingdom Christopher Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland: Dancers of The Royal Ballet, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House / David Briskin (conductor). Directed for the screen by Ross MacGibbon and broadcast to Basildon Empire, Basildon, Essex. 16.12.2014. (JPr)
King Arthur, Without Farcical Aquatic Ceremonies
Austria Purcell: King Arthur. Soloists, Robert King (conductor), ensemble and choir of The King’s Consort. Theater an der Wien, Vienna. 29.11.2014 (SS)
Scotland’s Nutcracker is a Perfect Piece of Christmas Entertainment
United Kingdom Peter Darrell’s The Nutcracker: Dancers and Orchestra of Scottish Ballet / Jean-Claude Picard (conductor), Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 16.12.2014 (SRT)
A Triumphant Anna Bolena with Consummate Style
Donizetti, Anna Bolena: Soloists, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Patrick Summers (conductor), Civic Opera House, Chicago. 6.12.2014 (JLZ)
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