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.
Deutsche Oper Berlin
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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.
Pristine artistry and exciting flair coagulate in Deutsche Oper Berlin’s celebration of Spanish Zarzuela. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.
Maria Motolygina’s unparalleled artistry and vocal majesty were in full swing as the iconically lovable and lyrically pure seamstress Mimi. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions. https://youtu.be/19sJjq457q8
Soaring to the role of the innocent yet ill-fated Liú is Nina Solodovnikova, a full lyric coloratura soprano with abundant potential for growth. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.
SeokJong Baek’s ever-augmenting strengths as a riveting spinto tenor with a dramatic edge are in full effect as Calaf, the Unknown but Determined Prince of Tartar. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions. Tune in today at 9 AM Berlin time.
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.
Fourteen angels shine their bright spotlights on the endearingly flexible Arianna Manganello as Hänsel and the lyrically gorgeous Nina Solodovnikova as Gretel. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions. https://youtu.be/i3lPYYBR3X4
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