Lortzing’s Zar und Zimmermann has found a strongly cherished following among German-speaking audiences, thanks to its clever comedy and vivacious musical moments. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.
Jared Werlein
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Two Peters. One a Russian Tsar. One a Holland-based carpenter. One German opera by Albert Lortzing that needs more recognition in not just its native Germany but also internationally. One romantic comedy story filled with laughs and heart. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.
It was the final showing of charismatically fabulous performances from the cast of Händel’s Giulio Cesare in Egitto at Deutsche Oper Berlin. Enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.
David McVicar’s vision of Georg Friedrich Händel’s Giulio Cesare in Egitto at the Deutsche Oper Berlin sees all the characters transported to the 18th to 19th century, filled with intricate choreography. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.
Aleksandra Meteleva, a rising young lyric mezzo-soprano with heaps upon heaps of potential, conquers Carmen, the iconic gypsy heroine of Georges Bizet’s opera of the same name. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.
Martin Muehle leads the helm as the passionately idealistic poet Andrea Chenier in John Dew’s eclectic production of Umberto Giordano’s Andrea Chenier at the Deutsche Oper Berlin. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions. https://youtu.be/6G5KTMn-9Ws
Götz Friedrich’s legendary production of Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro at the Deutsche Oper Berlin hosts a veritable cavalcade of astoundingly brilliant shining stars. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions. https://youtu.be/pWt5P2FXcXU
From Elena Pankratova’s beginnings in the more Italianate repertoire to her current tenure in the Wagnerian repertoire, she continues rising as the wrathfully vengeful princess Elektra. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.
Growing from strength to strength as a brilliant spinto soprano with an ever-growing repertoire full of leading lady roles is Maria Motolygina and her astoundingly incredible vocal prowess. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.
Saioa Hernández is a reigning opera diva I have been yearning to witness live on stage. Her excellent technical prowess and flair for drama have made her own Turandot the ice princess of China. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.