The New York Times has an interesting article about a loss in subscribers at the Lyric Opera of Chicago that you may enjoy reading: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/21/arts/music/opera-subscriptions-lyric-chicago.html?emc=edit_th_181222&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=411678431222
Category: Articles & Reviews
The London Ring Cycle III: October 16-24, 2018 A Very Theatrical Experience
(Review by Pierre Couture) I was not impressed by the original 2004-2006 Keith Warner Ring production at the Royal Opera, nor the 2012 revival, so my expectations…… Read more “The London Ring Cycle III: October 16-24, 2018 A Very Theatrical Experience”
Karita Mattila and Ben Heppner shine at the Wagner Society
On Monday October 15th 2018, the Wagner Society hosted an evening with famed opera singers Karita Mattila and Ben Heppner. Both singers have sung Wagner during their…… Read more “Karita Mattila and Ben Heppner shine at the Wagner Society”
Retooling the Met Opera’s Problematic ‘Ring’ Machine
Retooling the Met Opera’s Problematic ‘Ring’ Machine By Michael Cooper, for the New York Times After months of work, the Metropolitan Opera hopes it has improved the…… Read more “Retooling the Met Opera’s Problematic ‘Ring’ Machine”
Sondra Radvanovsky owns Anna Bolena at the COC
Originally posted on Edward Brain's Blog:
Gaetano Donizetti, composer – (Photo credit: Wikipedia) I attended the last performance of Donizetti’s Anna Bolena at the Canadian Opera…
Toronto Wagner Society Fall Season 2017: Notes on Our Programs
(Text by Frances Henry, photos as indicated.) Meistersinger At Bayreuth (Video) We began our season in September with a complete video showing over two nights of the…… Read more “Toronto Wagner Society Fall Season 2017: Notes on Our Programs”
Johannes Debus at the Toronto Wagner Society
(Text and Pictures by TWS member Joseph So) Here are a few photos from the Toronto Wagner Society meeting last evening at the Arts and Letters Club.…… Read more “Johannes Debus at the Toronto Wagner Society”
Barrie Kosky conquers Bayreuth
Review and photos by Pierre Couture When I discovered the captivating music of Richard Wagner many decades ago, I dreamed about attending the Bayreuth Festival and seeing…… Read more “Barrie Kosky conquers Bayreuth”
Bayreuth 2017: An Unforgettable Experience
Review by Frances Henry Pictures by Pierre Couture The new production of Meistersinger at Bayreuth is a ‘Meisterwerk’ – a master piece! I haven’t the words to…… Read more “Bayreuth 2017: An Unforgettable Experience”
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