The pianist wows both sides of the classical divide with innovative performances of Scarlatti and Cage.
Karren LaLonde AlenierDC,
Making his Kennedy Center debut, pianist David Greilsammer is not only a talented musician but also a man with engaging ideas that reach out to audiences across a wide spectrum of musical history. As part of its Hayes Piano Series, ...
Karen WeinsteinLos Angeles,
Whoa, a credit for animation on an opera review? It must be a misprint. It is not? Really? Yup. The stage set is 99% a flat white wall with a few flush doors you might not notice at first. Against this ...
Suzanne WeissSan Francisco,
Well honey, he can cut my hair anytime. Rossini’s Figaro, probably the most famous coiffeur in the world, is delightfully showcased in San Francisco Opera’s new production (with Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet) of “The Barber of Seville,” sparkling with ...
Karen WeinsteinLos Angeles,
"Falstaff" is an operatic bauble, easily dismissed as a bit of comedic fun, yet considered by some, such as conductor James Conlon, to be one of the two crowning achievements of Verdi's long career. But isn't comedy often undervalued? Rarely ...
Suzanne WeissSan Francisco,
Just in time for Halloween comes a spooky ghost story from the legendary past. The best thing about this one is the beautiful music it’s set to. Richard Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman” (“Der fliegende Holländer” if you prefer it in ...
Karen Weinstein
Patricia Bardon and Brandon Jovanovich in LA Opera's "Carmen"Photo by Robert Millard
Music by Georges BizetLibretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic HalévyDirected by Trevore RossConducted by Placido DomingoWith Patricia Bardon, Brandon Jovanovich, Pretty Yende, Ildebrando D’ArcangeloLA Opera, Dorothy Chandler ...
San Francisco Opera (world premiere)
Sept. 18-Oct. 4, 2013
Suzanne WeissSan Francisco,
Watching the new opera “Dolores Claiborne” is a little bit like going to a good movie. Like one of those Hitchcock films with a really fine score by Bernard Herrmann that underlines the action without being particularly notable ...
Suzanne WeissSan Francisco,
Arrigo Boito’s “Mefistofele” one of the great operas? The Devil you say! The classic dichotomy of its subject, good and evil, angels and demons, is almost embodied in this opera, which has some lovely and lyrical music and much that ...
Suzanne Weiss
‘The Gospel of Mary Magdalene’
Music and libretto by Mark AdamoDirected by Kevin NewburyConducted by Michael ChristieSan Francisco Opera (world premiere)June 19-July 7, 2013
The good news is: Mark Adamo’s music is, if not notable, ...
Suzanne Weiss
‘The Tales of Hoffmann’
By Jacques OffenbachLibretto by Jules Barbier and Michel CarréDirected by Laurent PellyConducted by Patrick FournillierSan Francisco OperaJune 5-July 6, 2013
The course of true love never did run smooth and, in the case of ...
