FC Bergman to Stage ‘Il Ritorno d’Ulisse in Patria’ at Grand Théâtre de Genève

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(Credit: Fabien Bergerat) Grand Théâtre de Genève is set to present Monteverdi’s masterpiece “Il Ritorno d’Ulisse in Patria” this February. The opera will be directed by Flemish collective FC Bergman and is set to star Mark Padmore in the title role. Joining him will be Sara Mingardo as Pénélope and Jorge Navarro Colorado as Télémaque. Fabio Biondi conducts the Europa {…}

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Carmen Solis, Serena Saenz & Marta Matheu Highlight L’Auditori’s 2022-23 Season

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The Auditori in Barcelona has announced its 2022-23 season. Here are vocal highlights for the season. Audrey and Ludovic Morlot join forces for Mahler’s Fourth Symphony. Performance Date: Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2022 Sarah Connolly and Ludovic Morlot perform a program of music by Mahler, Dvorak and Rio-Pareja, and Rachmaninoff. Performance Dates: Oct. 15 & 16, 2022 Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano {…}

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Teatro La Fenice 2021-22 Review: La Griselda

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(Photo: Michele Crosera) Given that Venice is the city of Vivaldi’s birth and the scene of most of his musical successes, it is fitting that La Fenice has been one of the leading companies in the movement toward rehabilitating staged performances of his operas. This season’s production of the composer’s 1735 work “La Griselda” will mark the fifth consecutive year {…}

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Danielle De Niese, Anna Dennis, Anthony Gregory, Bethany Horak-Hallett Headline London Händel Festival 2022

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(Credit: Frances Marshall) The London Händel Festival has announced its 2022 lineup, which will be entitled “New Beginnings.” For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on vocal and operatic performances only. Opening Night will feature Laurence Cummings leading the Academy of Ancient Music and the National Youth Choir of Great Britten as well as the Chamber Choir {…}

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International Handel Festival Göttingen 2021 Review: Ariodante

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(Photo: Theodore da Silva) Just behind Göttingen train station is the Lokhalle, a large industrial building built between 1917 and 1920, which until 1976 was used for repairing locomotives, when it was closed and sold for development. Fortunately, it was not demolished along with the other buildings on the site. Instead, it was converted into an events center which, among {…}

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Mary Bevan, Callum Thorpe & Anna Stéphany Highlight London Handel Festival 2020

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(Credit: Balthasar Denner) London Handel Festival will take place from March 5 to April 10, 2020, featuring number of vocal and orchestral works. The oratorio “Susanna” will feature Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, Patrick Terry, Yaritza Véliz, April Koyejo-Audiger, Michael Mofidian, Andrés Presno, and Blaise Malaba. Patrick Milne will conduct the production by Isabelle Kettle. Performance Dates : March 5, 7, 11, 12 {…}

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London Handel Festival Announces 2020 Slate

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The London Handel Festival has announced its 2020 programming. The festival opens with “Susanna,” performed at the Royal Opera House Linbury Theatre. Isabelle Kettle directs with Patrick Milne conducting. Masabene Cecilia Rangwanasha takes on the title role with Patrick Terry, Yaritz Véliz, April Koyejo-Audiger, Michael Mofidian, Andrés Presno, and Blaise Malaba. Performance Dates: March 5-14, 2020 The company will then {…}

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Irish National Opera 2019 – 20 Review: Griselda

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(Photo: Patrick Redmond) The Irish National Opera continues to develop apace. Having been going for less than two years, the company has managed to produce a diverse range of operas that is able to shame more established companies. It could have been excused for playing safe in sticking with popular operas, but it has done no such thing: yes, it {…}

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Marina Monzó, Francesco Meli & Sabine Devieilhe Lead Top 8 Operas To See This Weekend Internationally – 10/11-13

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Many companies will celebrate Verdi’s birthday this weekend. There will also be a number of baroque selections and two intriguing new productions of rarely performed works. Here are our recommendations for this weekend. Giovanna d’Arco – La Monnaie, Belgium In celebration of Verdi’s birthday, the Belgium theater presents a concert performance of Verdi’s popular early work. Salome Jicia takes on {…}

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FC Bergman to Stage ‘Il Ritorno d’Ulisse in Patria’ at Grand Théâtre de Genève

Carmen Solis, Serena Saenz & Marta Matheu Highlight L’Auditori’s 2022-23 Season

Teatro La Fenice 2021-22 Review: La Griselda

Danielle De Niese, Anna Dennis, Anthony Gregory, Bethany Horak-Hallett Headline London Händel Festival 2022

International Handel Festival Göttingen 2021 Review: Ariodante

Mary Bevan, Callum Thorpe & Anna Stéphany Highlight London Handel Festival 2020

London Handel Festival Announces 2020 Slate

Irish National Opera 2019 – 20 Review: Griselda

Marina Monzó, Francesco Meli & Sabine Devieilhe Lead Top 8 Operas To See This Weekend Internationally – 10/11-13