Carnegie Hall 2018-19 Review: American Symphony Orchestra & Martinů’s ‘Julietta’

The American Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Leon Botstein, concluded its 2018-19 season at Carnegie Hall with a much anticipated and unique Czech version of Bohuslav Martinů’s opera “Julietta.” With the title role sung by American soprano Sara Jakubiak and the role of Michel sung by Met Opera artist Aaron Blake, the opera revival was geared towards success from the start. {…}

Mar 5, 2019

American Symphony Orchestra To Present Martinů’s ‘Julietta’ At Carnegie Hall

The American Symphony Orchestra will present The Key of Dreams, the New York premiere of Bohuslav Martinů’s opera “Julietta” at Carnegie Hall on Friday, March 22, 2019. This performance will mark the U.S. premiere of the opera’s Czech version, the original libretto written in French. The three-act opera is based on George Neveaux’s French play “Juliette, ou La clé des {…}