United States Johann Strauss II, Die Fledermaus: Soloists, Houston Grand Opera Orchestra and Chorus, Thomas Rösner (conductor), Houston, Texas. 25.10.2013.
A Star is Born in New Fledermaus
Opera & Ballet
Collected opera and ballet reviews
The Daughter of an American Regiment
United States Donizetti, La Fille du régiment: Soloists, Seattle Opera, Yves Abel (conductor), McCaw Hall, Seattle, 19.10.2013 (BJ)
Wexford Opera Uncovers More Rareties
Ireland Foroni, Rota: Wexford Festival Opera, Wexford, Ireland. (RD)
Exploring New Territory with Dance
United States American Modern Ensemble, “Frantic Gnarly Still”: American Modern Ensemble, Mazzini Dance Collective, Roulette, 16.10.2013 (BH)
Scottish Opera’s Shoestring Rodelinda Attracts Praise
United Kingdom Handel: Rodelinda: Scottish Opera on Tour / Susannah Wapshott (conductor), Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, 03.11.2013 (SRT)
Bebe Dom : A World Premiere
Argentina Mario Perusso, Bebe Dom or La Ciudad Planeta: Soloists, Chorus, Children’s Chorus and Orchestra of Teatro Colón. Conductor: Mario Perusso, Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires. 29.10.2013. (JSJ)
In Search of Turandot
Italy Puccini, Turandot. Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro dell’Opera, Rome. Chorus Master, Roberto Gabbiani. Conductor, Pinchas Steinberg. 31.10.2013 (JB)
A Trio of Contrasts from National Dance Company Wales
United Kingdom Bowden, Virtual Descent; Stravinsky, Noces; Ross, Water Stories: National Dance Company Wales, Royal Opera House (Linbury Studio Theatre), London, 31.10.2013. (JO’D)