Germany Mahler, Enescu: Gautier Capuçon (cello), Semyon Bychkov (conductor), Munich Philharmonic, Philharmonic Hall Gasteig, Munich, 14.9.2013 (JFL)
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Damrau, Harp Away: A Liederabend Disappointment
Germany Strauss, Canteloube, Dvořák: Xavier de Maistre (harp), Diana Damrau (soprano), National Theater, Munich, 22.7.2013 (JFL)
Anja Harteros, a Perfect Desdemona, but Not a Perfect Otello
Germany Verdi: Otello, Bayerische Staatsoper’s Orchestra and Chorus, Paolo Carignani (conductor), Munich Nationaltheater, 16.7.2013 (JMI)
Russio-Bavarian Peace Orchestra Muddles Mahler
Germany Mahler: Valery Gergiev (conductor), Members of the Munich Philharmonic & Mariinsky Orchestra, Philharmonic Hall Gasteig, Munich, 30.6.2013 (JFL)
Simon Boccanegra: Getting the Attention It Deserves
Germany Verdi: Simon Boccanegra, Bayerische Staatsoper’s Orchestra and Chorus, Bertrand de Billy (conductor), Munich’s Nationaltheater, 12.7.2013 (JMI).
Tristan in Munich: Pape, Sieffert and Nagano Excel
Germany Wagner, Tristan und Isolde: Bayerische Staatsoper’s Orchestra and Chorus / Kent Nagano (conductor). Munich’s Nationaltheater 11.7.2013. (JMI)
Munich Opera Festival 2013 Highlights Verdi and Wagner
Germany Verdi: La Traviata, Bayerische Staatsoper’s Orchestra and Chorus / Dan Ettinger (conductor). Munich Nationaltheater, 9.7.2013 (JMI)
Highlight of Il Trovatore: Jonas Kaufmann Honored in Munich
Germany Verdi, Il Trovatore, Bayerische Staatsoper’s Orchestra and Chorus, Paolo Carignani (conductor), Munich’s Nationaltheater 8.7.2013 (JMI)