United States Puccini, Turandot: Seattle Opera, soloists, Asher Fisch (conductor), McCaw Hall, Seattle, 4 & 5/8/2012 (BJ)
Opera & Ballet
Collected opera and ballet reviews
Maria Agresta’s Fabulous Munich Violetta
Germany Verdi, La traviata: Soloists, Bavarian State Orchestra / Omer Meir Wellber (conductor), Munich Nationaltheater, 27.7.2012. (JMI)
Spectacular Grand Gala at Dalhalla
Sweden. Opera Gala at Dalhalla: Soloists, Dalhalla Festival Orchestra, Dalasinfoniettan Chorus, Patrik Ringborg (conductor). 11.8.2012 (GF)
Spanish Brigands Become Modern Guerillas at Buxton
United Kingdom Burnand & Sullivan, The Contrabandista, The Glitter & Twisted Theatre Company / Suzanne Barnes (conductor), Buxton G&S Festival, The Pavilion Theatre, Buxton. 5.8.2012 (RJW)
Amazing Opera Festival in the Midst of Nowhere
Sweden Opera Festival at Dala-Floda, Dalecarlia. Soloists, Jacob Moscovicz (piano). Floda Church. 11.8.2012 (GF)
Fresh and Enjoyable HMS Pinafore at Buxton
United Kingdom Gilbert & Sullivan: HMS Pinafore: Buxton G&S Festival Company and Orchestra / Timothy Henty (conductor), Opera House, Buxton, 10-11-18.8.2012 (RJW)
Notes from the Salzburg Festival – 2
Austria G.F.Handel, Tamerlano: Soloists, Musiciens du Louvre / Grenoble, Marc Minkowski (conductor), Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg, 9.8.2012 (JFL)
Enjoyable Marriage of Figaro from Heritage Opera
United Kingdom Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro, Heritage Opera / Jonathan Ellis (accompanist), Preston Minster, 7.8.2012 (MC)