Guest author Jonathan Gray sees New York City Ballet’s Episodes and Vienna Waltzes in New York. TitleAll Balanchine II – Episodes / Vienna WaltzesCompanyNew York City BalletVenueDavid H Koch … [Read more...] about [Review] New York City Ballet’s strange bedfellows: Episodes and Vienna Waltzes
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Kevin Rhodes answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… conductors’ edition
When did you start playing an instrument? I was seven when I started piano lessons. I started to lead some musical theatre productions from the piano with a four-person combo when I was 14, also … [Read more...] about Kevin Rhodes answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… conductors’ edition
Jacquelyn Wagner answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
in italiano Q&A When did you start singing? I always sang as a kid – operatically, even though I had no idea what an opera was – and my parents encouraged me a lot. I started singing … [Read more...] about Jacquelyn Wagner answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
La Scala, Milan: Opera and Recital Season 2018 – 2019
OPERA SEASON 2018 - 2019 La Scala announced its 2018-2019 Opera season today with 15 titles, nine of which are new productions, and two are La Scala premieres. At the heart of the season remains the … [Read more...] about La Scala, Milan: Opera and Recital Season 2018 – 2019
Amanda Majeski answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start singing? I had my first solo in the 5th grade Christmas Concert, but I became more serious in high school. Why did you start singing? Well, it seemed to fit with my first … [Read more...] about Amanda Majeski answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
After scenery collapse, Robert Carsen’s Salome in Turin will be presented semi-staged
Due to an accident at the Teatro Regio in Turin on January 18 during a performance of Turandot, the next opera in the theatre’s season will be presented in a semi-staged version. Last week, at the … [Read more...] about After scenery collapse, Robert Carsen’s Salome in Turin will be presented semi-staged
Interview with Riccardo Chailly on Andrea Chénier and his 40 years at La Scala
Chénier is not only a masterpiece of verismo, but it mirrors many contrasting aspects that preceded the music of the 20th century: there’s Wagner, with echoes of the prelude of Tristan; there is … [Read more...] about Interview with Riccardo Chailly on Andrea Chénier and his 40 years at La Scala
La Scala, Milan: Opera and Recital Season 2017 – 2018
A pleasing new season at La Scala seems to tick all the right boxes, with half the programming dedicated to the Italian repertoire, some rarities, important international operas and a world premiere. … [Read more...] about La Scala, Milan: Opera and Recital Season 2017 – 2018
Hallberg returns to ABT – Ratmansky’s casting for Whipped Cream premiere is announced
American Ballet Theatre’s new production of Whipped Cream, choreographed by ABT Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky, will receive its world premiere at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts from 15 – 19 … [Read more...] about Hallberg returns to ABT – Ratmansky’s casting for Whipped Cream premiere is announced
Riccardo Chailly on Puccini’s first Madama Butterfly, soon to revisit La Scala
There is a small exhibition in La Scala’s museum which looks at the theatre’s previous productions of Madama Butterfly, an opera that had its world premiere at the theatre in 1904. What is surprising … [Read more...] about Riccardo Chailly on Puccini’s first Madama Butterfly, soon to revisit La Scala
Great conductor Wolfgang Sawallisch dies at 89
The conductor Wolfgang Sawallisch died yesterday, 23 February 2013, at the age of 89. He was born in Munich on 26 August 1923. Success came immediately, and he become the youngest conductor to … [Read more...] about Great conductor Wolfgang Sawallisch dies at 89
The Australian philanthropist who’s backing the Scottish festival
An Australian philanthropist who once rescued a production by the Mariinsky Opera was last night revealed as the benefactor behind one of the most eagerly anticipated productions at this year’s … [Read more...] about The Australian philanthropist who’s backing the Scottish festival
Diana Damrau’s new Strauss leider CD will be released mid-January
Soprano Diana Damrau, described by The Sunday Times as “the most dazzling star to have emerged from Germany in recent years” was born in Bavaria. The region’s capital, Munich, was the birthplace of … [Read more...] about Diana Damrau’s new Strauss leider CD will be released mid-January
