Photo credit: Aliénor Perrard Algerian soprano Amel Brahim-Djelloul will perform the role of Eurydice in Opera Zuid’s production of “Orphée aux Enfers.” Director Benjamin Prin and conductor Enrico Delamboye join creative forces once again with Opera Zuid. Mark Omvlee, Roger Smeets, Francis van Broekhuizen, and Mathys Lagier are among the cast. The Theatre Choir Opera Zuid and the Philharmonie Zuidnederland join {…}
Photo: Ruth Walz Whatever one thinks about the efficacy of the measures introduced to combat the COVID crisis, the political processes by which they were introduced should be a serious cause for concern. Governments throughout the West rushed through measures, often by-passing parliamentary discussion and oversight and ruled by decree. Criticism and dissent were stifled. The media, which should have {…}
Dutch National Opera is set to present the world premiere of “Animal Farm” as part of its Opera Forward Festival 2023. The work, which is based on George Orwell’s iconic book, features a libretto by Ian Burton and music by Alexander Raskatov. It will star Gennady Bezzenbenkov, Misha Kiria, Michael Gniffke, James Kryshak, Germán Olvera, Karl Laquit, Artyom Krutko, Helena {…}