The Tiroler Festspiel Erl Easter “Parsifal” was not, as some might have thought, Jonas Kaufmann’s “swan song,” either as Artistic Director or as Parsifal. Instead, the new production directed by Philipp M. Krenn, was replete with new directions, foci, trials and errors. A single lane swimming pool; a series of videos built around the landscape that housed the theater; a {…}
The Tiroler Festspiele Erl has announced Asher Fisch as its new Music Director. The news was announced at the presentation of the 2024-25 season. In a statement, Artistic Director Jonas Kaufmann said, “With Asher Fisch as new Music Director of the Festival, we are pleased to have an internationally recognized conductor with decades of experience, highest work standards and expertise, {…}
(Photo: Andrea Ranzi) For the Teatro Comunale di Bologna’s final production at the Sala Bibiena, before its four-year closure for major refurbishment, it presented Wagner’s “Lohengrin” conducted by Asher Fisch and directed by Luigi De Angelis. For those who like their operas to be a challenge, this production may have proved to be a worthwhile experience, but even then, this {…}
