United States Richard Strauss, Ariadne auf Naxos: Soloists, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Sir Andrew Davis (conductor), Civic Opera House, Chicago. 19.11.2011 (JLZ)
Opera & Ballet
Collected opera and ballet reviews
Violetta and the Luftwaffe: Axel Corti’s (Traditional) Traviata from Frankfurt
Germany G. Verdi, La Traviata: Soloists, Frankfurter Museumorchester, Frankfurt Opera Chorus, Yuval Zorn (conductor), Frankfurt Opera, 13.11.2011. (JMI)
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)