Julius Drake and baritone Birger Radde are set to appear at LIFE Victoria on Thursday, Jan. 15, at 8 p.m. The duo will present “Sueño de Wagner” at the Sant Pau Recinte Modernista in Barcelona, a program that explores Wagner’s artistic legacy through works that reflect his impact beyond his own music. The program will include works by Wagner Franz {…}
(Photo: © Philippe Gisselbrecht) On Friday, November 7, and Sunday, November 9, Richard Strauss’ opera “Elektra” was performed at the Arsenal in Metz in concert version. As the Metz Opera House is undergoing renovation for the next two years, its productions are being staged outside the building during the works. Elektra is the young sister of Salome, from whom she {…}
(Photo: Marek Olbryzmek) Richard Strauss’ “Salome” is one of those operas that lives or dies through the performance of one singer. In this case, it is the soprano cast in the title role. If she cannot hold the audience’s attention, either because she is unable to bring the necessary energy and expressivity to her singing or because she does {…}
Spain’s Orquesta Sinfónica de Navarra has announced its 2023-24 season featuring two vocal performances. Camilla Tilling and Perry So team up for a program that includes Vicent Egea’s “Climate change” and Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No 8. Performance Dates: Feb. 29, 2024 Werner Güra, Maria Espada and Birger Radde perform Haydn’s “The Seasons.” Perry So conducts the masterpiece. Performance Dates: May {…}
