On Oct. 20, 21019 Opera Southwest made history by reviving Giovanni Bottesini’s rarely performed opera “Alì Babà.” In many ways, the performance was almost like a world premiere because it was the first time the opera was being performed as the composer intended with its recitatives included. As noted in the program, Bottesini’s opera world premiered in 1871 but with {…}
This weekend is packed with so much opera that we had to make an exception and add in one extra recommendation for fans around North America. Don Giovanni – Bare Opera, New York Malena Dayen is set to bring a unique angle to Mozart and Da Ponte’s classic, using video cameras attached to performers that will allow unique perspectives of {…}
The 2019-20 season is about to start with numerous new productions, revivals and world premieres. Like we did with the International houses, OperaWire has selected the 10 Must-See productions that you cannot miss this fall at the North American companies. 10. Frida – Atlanta Opera, Georgia Jorge Parodi conducts the popular work by Robert Xavier Rodriguez with Catalina Cuervo, who brings {…}
Opera Southwest is set to showcase “Ali Babà” to open its 2019-20 season. The opera by Giovanni Bottesini will be showcased on Oct. 20, 2019 with subsequent performances on the 25th and 27th of the same month. All presentation will take place at the Albuquerque’s Journal Theatre. The opera will be conducted by Anthony Barese with Ashraf Sewailam in the {…}