Dutch National Opera 2024-25 Review: Die Frau Ohne Schatten

(Photo: Ruth Walz) Like other fairytales, Richard Strauss’ opera, “Die Frau ohne Shatten,” with its cast of human and supernatural beings, otherworldly locations and a magical plot, makes use of symbols and metaphor to carry deeper messages and thus opens itself up to a wide range of interpretations. Katie Mitchell, the director for Dutch National Opera’s recent production, certainly took {…}

Marie Maidowski & Daria Brusova Named Winners of the International Vocal Competition ‘s-Hertogenbosch LiedDuo

Photo credit: Eli Oscar Awad The International Vocal Competition ‘s-Hertogenbosch LiedDuo named two winners for its 56th annual competition – soprano Marie Maidowski and pianist Youngseob Jeon, and soprano Daria Brusova with pianist Mark Vaza. The IVC LiedDuo winners were announced on Oct. 15 following the competition. The jury, chaired by baritone Bo Skovhus, was unable to declare an outright {…}