The Theater Basel has announced its 2021-22 season. For the purpose of this article, we will focus on opera productions only. Here is a look: Mozart‘s singspiel “Die Zauberflöte” will open the season. The opera stars Kai Kluge and Alex Banfield in the role of Tamino, Kali Hardwick as Pamina, Rainelle Krause as Die Königin der Nacht, and Patrick Zielke {…}
Few 20th century composers have had quite the successful run that Philip Glass has enjoyed. Born on Jan. 31, 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland, the composer has become a major influence, his style imitated by composers in a wide range of creative fields. Glass studied at the Juilliard School and then went to Paris on a Fulbright Scholarship to study with {…}
“Einstein on the Beach,” which had its world premiere on July 25, 1976 at the Avignon Festival, is one of Philip Glass’ famous operas. It is the first of the “Portrait Trilogy” which also includes “Akhnaten” and “Satyagraha.” The work aims to explore the character of Einstein across a unique dramatic landscape. The work was created in collaboration with Robert {…}
It is arguably the event of the summer. It certainly will be one of the most talked about in the world. We are referring to the world premiere of “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs.” Anytime anything regarding former Apple CEO happens, it demands attention. He needs no introduction as his iRevolution has essentially altered the way people today live their {…}