The Teatro Mayor and the Opera de Colombia are set to present the Colombian premiere of Strauss’”Der Rosenkavalier.” Known for its challenging production values, the work has only been presented in two countries in Latin America – Brazil, and Argentina. Now under the musical direction of Josep Caballé-Domenech and the direction of Alejandro Chacón, the work will arrive in Bogotá {…}
Its a big week for Colombian audiences. Strauss’ “Der Rosenkavalier” will make its Colombian premiere at the Teatro Mayor and not only is it being performed with some of the biggest European names in the world, it’s also be fully staged in a lavish traditional production. Among the many performers that will align for the premiere is Angela Brower, an American mezzo who {…}
On Sept. 1, 2018, the Teatro Julio Mario Santo Domingo will make history as it gives Strauss’ “Der Rosenkavalier” its Colombian premiere. No that was not a joke. Or fake news. One of the seminal masterpieces in opera history, composed and premiered in the early 1900s, is making its way to the South American country for the first time in {…}
Germany has produced a number of great opera composers in its history. Richard Wagner stands supreme among all others, but right after him comes Richard Strauss, born on June 11, 1864. After the great composer from Munich is everyone else. And it isn’t really all that close. Strauss received a thorough musical education throughout his youth and was inspired by {…}
Kentucky-born soprano Judith Blegen, born on April 27, 1941, made a successful career dominated by her association with the Metropolitan Opera. She actually kicked off her career studying violin before switching over to voice at the Curtis Institute of Music and then went to Rome to continue her vocal studies. She would eventually kick off her career in Germany and {…}
Excitement filled the air as the members of the Bayerisches Staatsorchester arrived on stage and Maestro Kirill Petrenko took to the stand. We were all still floating high after their outstanding debut performance the night before at New York City’s coveted Carnegie Hall, audience members began clapping even before they played the first note of Strauss’ “Der Rosenkavalier.” Their delicate {…}
Of all of Richard Strauss’ operas, none is more famous than “Der Rosenkavalier.” The work, written by Hugo von Hofmannsthal, premiered on Jan. 26, 1911. While a comedy on the surface, the opera muses on the passing of time and the challenges of growing old, as explored through the character of the Marschallin. The opera was a massive success at {…}
We are in the midst of holiday season and the opera houses in Europe are going as strong as ever. This week, we feature a company opening its season, among many other distinguished performances. Let’s take a look. Der Rosenkavalier – Vienna State Opera On Saturday, opera lovers in Vienna will get a chance to hear the Strauss masterpiece in {…}
The Vienna State Opera’s live streaming series makes its next appearance on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, with a performance of Richard Strauss’ “Der Rosenkavalier.” The revival of Otto Schenk’s production will be conducted by Adam Fischer with a cast that features Stephanie Houtzeel as Octavian, Erin Morley as Sophie, and Krassimira Stoyanova as the Marschallin. The stream kicks off at 6:30 {…}
The Glyndebourne Festival has been announced its casting for the upcoming 2018 festival. The season will include 17 singers making Glyndebourne debuts including German baritone Markus Brück, Austrian soprano Christina Gansch, American baritone John Chest and French mezzo-soprano Virginie Verrez. The event opens with the Festival debut of Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly,” which is set to star Olga Busuioc as Cio-Cio-San, Joshua Guerrero {…}
PBS’ “Great Performances” series for 2017 comes to an end this summer with a performance of the Metropolitan Opera’s “Der Rosenkavalier” starring Renée Fleming, and Elina Garanca. The showcase will be on Sunday, Sept. 3 at 12:30 p.m. EDT. The performance was recorded on the final day of the 2016-17 season and was Fleming’s final performance as the Marschallin at {…}