Dutch National Opera Academy 2023 Review: L’Isola Disabitata, Arianna a Naxos & What Price Confidence?

(Photo: DNOA, Amare, Renout Bos) The Hague’s state-of-the-art Amare Arts complex recently hosted the Dutch National Opera Academy’s imaginative triple bill performed by its final-year students of the Conservatorium van Amsterdam in partnership with the Royal Conservatoire The Hague. The main opera, Hadyn’s “L’Isola Disabitata,” was preceded by two short works: Krenek’s chamber opera “What Price Confidence?“ and “Arianna a Naxos,” {…}

Feb 15, 2022

Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century Appoints New Director

Kate Rockett has been named the New Director of the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century. Rockett will succeed current director Sieuwert Verster who will step down on Sept. 1, 2022 in order to devote himself to his record label Attacca for contemporary Dutch music, and to making documentaries. Rockett is a trained trombonist at the Royal Academy of Music, London and {…}

Sep 28, 2021

Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century to Celebrate 40th Anniversary with Mozart Double Bill

The Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century is set to present a unique Mozart double bill as part of its 40th-anniversary celebration. Starting on Oct. 8, 2021, the company will tour “Die Zauberflöte” and “Die Schauspieldirektorin” under the musical direction of Kenneth Montgomery and the direction of Alexander Oliver. “Die Schauspieldirektorin” will be headlined by Roberta Alexander with Ilse Eerens, Anne Sophie {…}

Jul 29, 2021

Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century Announces 40th Anniversary Season

The Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary this fall. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be mainly on vocal and operatic performances. The ensemble will present “Die Zauberflöte” and “Die Schauspiedirekotrin,” conducted by Kenneth Montgomery. The showcase will present a unique take on the two Mozart works, with Roberta Alexander taking {…}