2024 has begun with a bang outside my tenure as an online content creator. Now, it’s time to get up to speed on what’s in store for the remainder of January. I also hope your 2024 has been an exciting year too.
Berlin
I share this winter wonderland moment in Berlin’s Venusbassin behind Brandenburger Tor with you, my dear viewers.
Sally Matthews, a lyric soprano renowned for both her lyric and coloratura work predominantly in Mozart, tackles Beethoven’s iconic heroine who is a paradigm for unconditionally conjugal love, justice for the innocent, and liberty from oppression. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions as well.
From his beginnings as a light lyric tenor to his current tenures in challenging leading tenor roles, Saimir Pirgu tackles Idomeneo the Cretan King torn between his regal duty and filial bond with his son Idamante. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions as well.
Dramatic coloratura soprano Marina Rebeka tackles her role debut head-on as Aida, accompanied by a cavalcade of fellow star singers, in Calixto Bieito’s garish and messy production. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions as well.
Short answer. These young ladies have a bright future ahead of them. Long answer. Tune into this review.
I take a look at Britten’s chilling horror opera as imagined by Claus Guth. Also, a huge thanks to Ms. Maria Bengtsson who sang the taxing role of the Governess for the free ticket. Enjoy the review and let me know your opinions as well.
Six years ago, I capped off my Father’s Day weekend with an exceptional Liederabend starring René Pape. Enjoy the review and let me know your opinions as well and I hope you all had a happy and wonderful Father’s Day.
The illustrious members of the RIAS Kammerchor present excerpts from three notable mid-20th century German composers namely Krenek, Hindemith and Weill. Enjoy the review and let me know your opinions as well.
Natalya Pavlova rose to the challenge of taking on one of her signature roles at the Komische Oper Berlin. Enjoy the review and let me know your opinions as well.