I may have called this “Histoires Eternelles” instead of “Histoires Naturelles” in my review. However, this Liederabend exuded timelessness, thanks to the phenomenal artistry presented that night. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.
Deutsche Oper Berlin
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Striking again with leonine vengeance as the bile-spewing, dejected, acrimonious nobleman Count Monterone is Byung Gil Kim, who continues to demonstrate unstoppable indomitability as a singing actor. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.
Byung Gil Kim’s continuous enhancement of his repertoire, rugged resonance, and his Hollywood-movie-star handsomeness have made him conquer Banco’s noble warrior virility. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.
From the first time I witnessed Brenda Rae as the witty Zerbinetta nearly a decade ago to now witnessing her as the innocent Gilda, I assess how she tackles one of her signature roles from the Italian repertoire. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.
With a flexible lyric soprano voice competent in tackling coloratura soprano roles and possessing a tone smooth as silk and chiffon, Martina Russomanno embodies the vivacious proprietress Madama Cortese. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.
After several years of being the flighty Musetta, Elena Tsallagova steps into Mimì’s gracefully humble yet tragically ill-fated shoes, supported by a pristinely consummate Bel Canto technique. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.
Through Leos Janacek’s mellifluous score and Katharina Thalbach’s vibrant production, The Cunning Little Vixen unfolds its timeless tale of nature and the circle of life at the Deutsche Oper Berlin. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.
Gallantry, exuberance, vigor, virility, aplomb, nobility, and regality are the attributes in Andrei Danilov’s dashing portrayal of Prince Tamino, a role he has been singing for over a decade. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.
Adela Zaharia’s shimmeringly crystalline high notes waltz with Long Long’s handsomely dashing nobility as the tragically doomed star-crossed lovers hailing from Scotland’s Lammermuir Hills. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.
Taking center stage as the lovable brother-and-sister duo Hänsel and Gretel are the creamily velvety-toned Karis Tucker and the charismatically silvery Meechot Marrero. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.