Monthly Archives: November 2011

Who’s on first? “Carmen” replacements in San Francisco.

Posted on November 7, 2011 by David

From San Francisco Opera: Mezzo-soprano Kendall Gladen will sing the title role of Carmen on November 26, 29 and December 2, 4, replacing Kate Aldrich. Ms. Aldrich has had to withdraw from the production due to illness. As previously announced, … Continue reading →

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Vittorio Grigolo and Nino Machaidze in Sensational Los Angeles “Roméo et Juliette”

Posted on November 7, 2011 by David

Los Angeles Opera, “Romeo and Juliet” Review by David Gregson, Monday, November 7 This is the second time around for Los Angeles Opera’s John Gunter designed production of Gounod’s “Roméo et Juliette” and it is perhaps several degrees more sensational … Continue reading →

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Grand Opera in All But Definition Returns to the War Memorial

Posted on November 6, 2011 by David

San Francisco Opera, “Carmen,” Nov. 6, 2011 By JANOS GEREBEN The musical definition of “grand opera” is a work all sung, without spoken text. That is patently untrue about the original Opéra-Comique version of Bizet’s “Carmen” which returned to an … Continue reading →

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