Germany G. Verdi, La Traviata: Soloists, Frankfurter Museumorchester, Frankfurt Opera Chorus, Yuval Zorn (conductor), Frankfurt Opera, 13.11.2011. (JMI)
Opera & Ballet
Collected opera and ballet reviews
Opera North’s Autumn 2011 Tour Attracts Good Audiences
United Kingdom Sullivan, Puccini, Tchaikovsky: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Opera North, The Lowry Theatre, Salford Quays. 15-19.11.2011.(RJF)
An Extra Riddle: Turandot in Zurich
Switzerland Puccini, Turandot: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Zurich Opera / Massimo Zanetti (conductor) Zurich, 18.11.2011. (JR)
The Perfect Star for Frankfurt: Chabrier and Light Opera at its Best
Germany E. Chabrier, L’Etoile: Soloists, Frankfurter Museumsorchester, Frankfurt Opera Chorus, Karsten Januschke (conductor), Frankfurt Opera, 12.11.2011 (JMI)
Fabulous Siegfried and his Aunty: Frankfurt Ring Continues
Germany R. Wagner, Siegfried: Soloists, Frankfurter Museumsorchester, Sebastián Weigle (conductor), Frankfurt Opera, 11.11.2011 (JMI)
Scottish Opera Presents a Straightforward Barber
United Kingdom Rossini, The Barber of Seville: Soloists and Orchestra of Scottish Opera, Conductor: Francesco Corti. Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 17.11.2011 (SRT)
Acis and Galatea Performance Brings Back an Earlier, Charming Age
United Kingdom Handel, Acis and Galatea (concert performance): Soloists, Dame Janet Baker (narrator), Choir of the 21st Century, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard (conductor), Cadogan Hall, London, 15.11.2011 (MB)
Hoffmann’s Sorry Tales From Frankfurt
Germany J. Offenbach, Les Contes d’Hoffmann: Soloists, Frankfurter Museumsorchester, Frankfurt Opera Chorus, Christian Arming (conductor), Frankfurt Opera, 10.11.2011 (JMI)