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beatrice et benedict

Oct 26, 2022

‘Béatrice et Bénédict’ to Make Italian Debut at Teatro Carlo Felice  

On Oct. 28, The Teatro Carlo Felice is set to present Berlioz’s “Béatrice et Bénédict.” The opera will be performed in Italy for the first time and will open the 2022-23 season in Genoa. This opéra-comique based on Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing,” will be conducted by Maestro Donato Renzetti, who celebrates its inclusion as the 100th opera in his {…}

Oct 25, 2022

Artist of the Week: Julien Behr

On Oct. 28, the Teatro Carlo Felice will make history with the first Italian production of Berlioz’s “Beatrice et Benedict.” The opera, which had its world in 1862, has been performed all over the world by many great interpreters. For this upcoming production, the Genoa theater has brought together a cast of important artists including Julien Behr. Behr is a {…}

Jan 16, 2021

Obituary: Elijah Moshinsky Dies at 75

(Credit: Opera Australia official website) Celebrated Australian opera director Elijah Moshinsky has died at the age of 75. Moshinsky graduated from the University of Melbourne and made his operatic debut in 1975 at the Royal Opera House with a production of Britten’s opera “Peter Grimes.” The famed director went on to stage a number of highly successful productions at the {…}

Sep 20, 2018

Metropolitan Opera Opening Night 2018-19: 5 French Works That Need Met Opera Premieres Or Revivals

The Metropolitan Opera is about to open its 2018-19 season with “Samson et Dalila,” a work that has not been performed since 2006. The opera, which at one point was one of the most popular vehicles for a tenor-mezzo pairing, fell out of the repertoire for 12 years and is now returning in a new production with a starry cast. {…}

Dec 11, 2017

A Survey of Berlioz’s Operas

Hector Berlioz has always stood as a controversial figure in the world of classical music. Born on Dec. 11, 1803, his legacy has been one of confusion for many artists. On one hand, he is seen as an incredible genius, whose music is among the richest ever written, his orchestration revolutionary. Others find his music ambiguous in quality, with only {…}

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