Photo: Marc Brenner Having an unequivocal passion for Puccini, this reviewer must confess to being somewhat conflicted over his final work. These concerns, though, have always been assuaged with the knowledge that many others have also been plagued with such uncertainty, not least with the original work itself, for, of course, the maestro died before the completion of “Turandot.” After {…}
The Garsington Opera has announced a director change for “Rusalka.” The company revealed that “due to ill health, director Michael Boyd has had to withdraw from the 2022 Season. As a result, Jack Furness will direct the opera and make his Garsington Opera debut.” Artistic Director Douglas Boyd noted, “Michael is a wonderful artist, colleague, and friend and we all {…}
Nevill Holt Opera has announced the creative teams, principal cast, and orchestra partners for its outdoor summer festival kicking off on Aug. 4, 2021. The company will present two operas, Verdi’s “La Traviata,” and Mozart’s “Don Giovanni,” on an outdoor stage built to frame the stunning valley views from Nevill Holt. The new outdoor space will accommodate 650 people in {…}