Strauss: Die Frau ohne Schatten at San Francisco Opera | Live Review
- Thursday, June 29, 2023
Depth and dimension run in tandem with the magic of David Hockney's iconic scenery
Depth and dimension run in tandem with the magic of David Hockney's iconic scenery
No real pain, just generalised anguish in Kaufmann's interpretation of Massenet's infamous protagonist
An utterly compelling sound world from Sarah Angliss's first opera to open the 2023 Aldeburgh Festival
Barrie Kosky's production of Poulenc's masterpiece is equally harrowing and revolutionary
Something is missing from Deborah Warner's Wozzeck, though the music doesn't fail to pack a punch
A lack of motivation from the direction had a grave impact on Glyndebourne's opening show
A spirit of generosity underpinned the Carnegie collaboration of Renée Fleming and Evgeny Kissin
Amon Miyamoto’s reframing of Madame Butterfly leaves tragedy in short supply
A finale of unprecedented emotional size was the highlight of Amy Lane's latest Ring at Longborough
A reimagining of Mozart's opera from Daisy Evans sees a mix of hits and misses
On a night like this, nobody says the Coliseum is too big
The chorus is always a central focus of Dorset's set-up and once again made a strongly positive impression. Photography by Julian Guidera
Christie and Les Arts Florissants’ ability to conjure up each rhetorical gesture was impeccably captured, right from the dynamic contrasts of the impeccably delivered Ouverture
I have never heard such a crisp rendition of Bizet's score, nor such sensuous and precise singing. Photography by Matthew Williams-Ellis
Liam Bonthrone had all the high notes for Count Almaviva while his ability to negotiate Rossini's florid writing was impressive. Photography by Genevieve Girling
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