Pinchgut Opera is set to present Purcell’s “The Fairy Queen,” The work will be directed by Netia Jones, who is known for her innovative use of technology and projection. She will transform this Baroque masterpiece into a visually dynamic and immersive experience for this production, marking her Australian debut. In a statement, Jones said, “I want the audience to experience {…}
On July 1, 2023, Sunset Sounds will present a semi-staged performance of Purcell’s “The Fairy Queen.” Held in the gardens of Wyke House in Somerset, the performance will feature readings of poetry and excerpts from Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” which have been carefully selected by the artists to shape the libretto. The performance will transition between two areas of {…}
The Drottinningholms Slottsteater is set to present Purcell’s “The Fairy Queen” this August. The opera will be directed by Josette Bushnell-Mingo whose aim will be to throw the audience “into a maze of second identities, power, and magical illusions.” Francesco Corti conducts a cast starring Samuel Boden as Theseus, Luciana Mancini as Hermia, Alex Rosen as Demetrius, Zachary Wilder as {…}
The Open-Air St. Gallen Festival has announced a major change for its upcoming editions. Starting in 2024, the event will be performed alternatively at the St.Gallen monastery district and in the natural arena on the Flumserberg in the south of the canton of St. Gallen. The company also revealed that for that 2024 edition, the new venue will host a {…}