Dramatic soprano Wendy Bryn Harmer knows her way around Wagner’s “Ring.” The California native has sung multiple roles in the composer’s epic cycle at some of the most prestigious houses. This spring she’s back at the Met singing in three out of the four operas, performing Freia in “Das Rheingold,” Ortlinde in “Die Walküre,” and Third Norn in “Götterdämerung.” The {…}
Wagner’s “Der Ring Des Nibelungen” made its long-awaited comeback to the Met Opera on Saturday afternoon with a performance of “Das Rheingold.” The Wagner epic is always a major draw for audiences and the house was packed for the matinee performance which marked the return of the famed “machine” production by Robert LePage as well as a number of debuts {…}
The Grammy-nominated Boston Baroque is set to present Beethoven’s only opera “Fidelio” in its Boston Baroque debut performance. The presentation will represent the first-ever period instrument presentation of the work in Boston and will offer a rare opportunity for audiences to enjoy a semi-staged showcase of the two-act version of “Fidelio.” The performance will be conducted by Music Director Martin {…}