Spain Various: Sondra Radvanovsky (soprano), Piotr Beczała (tenor), Sarah Tysman (piano). Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona, 13.7.2023. (JMI)
Sondra Radvanovsky and Piotr Beczała in an excellent recital at the Liceu
José M. Irurzun
Tenor Javier Camarena in his Madrid recital performed works from opera, zarzuela and Mexican popular music
Spain Various: Javier Camarena, Mariachi Sol de América, Ciudad de Granada Orchestra / Iván López Reynoso (conductor). Teatro Real, Madrid, 12.7.2023. (JMI)
The always popular Luisa Fernanda is back at Madrid’s Teatro de la Zarzuela
Spain Moreno Torroba, Luisa Fernanda: Chorus of the Teatro de la Zarzuela, Comunidad de Madrid Orchestra / Miguel Gómez Martínez (conductor). Teatro de la Zarzuela, Madrid, 23 and 24.6.2023. (JMI)
A new production of Il turco in Italia triumphs in Madrid
Spain Rossini, Il turco in Italia: Teatro Real Chorus and Orchestra / Giacomo Sagripanti (conductor). Teatro Real, Madrid, 9 and 11.6.2023. (JMI)
An excellent concert version of Orfeo ed Euridice from René Jacobs and RIAS Kammerchor
United States Gluck, Orfeo ed Euridice (concert version): Freiburger Barockorchester and RIAS Kammerchor / René Jacobs (conductor). Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona, 8.6.2023. (JMI)
A solid Parsifal at the Liceu with an outstanding René Pape as Gurnemanz
Spain Wagner, Parsifal: Chorus and Symphony Orchestra of the Gran Teatre del Liceu / Josep Pons (conductor). Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona, 7.6.2023. (JMI)
Joyce DiDonato on her ‘Eden’ tour triumphs in an unusual hymn to nature recital
Spain Various: Joyce DiDonato (mezzo-soprano), Il Pomo d’Oro / Maxim Emelyanychev (conductor). Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona, 6.6.2023. (JMI)
Tristan und Isolde in Madrid – a great conductor and outstanding protagonists
Spain Wagner, Tristan und Isolde (concert performance): Teatro Real Men’s Chorus and Orchestra / Semyon Bychkov (conductor). Teatro Real, Madrid, 25.4.2023. (JMI)
