Monthly Archives: February 2012

Jay Hunter Morris superb as Ahab replacement in “Moby-Dick”

Posted on February 20, 2012 by David

San Diego, CA. Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Update by David Gregson. After a reported illness forced tenor Ben Heppner to withdraw from the current San Diego Opera performances of Jake Heggie’s “Moby-Dick” (reviewed below at this site), the central role … Continue reading →

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San Diego Opera Presents Jake Heggie’s “Moby-Dick”

Posted on February 18, 2012 by David

San Diego, Saturday, February 18 Ahab Nearly Sinks a Spectacular “Moby-Dick” Review by David Gregson Jake Heggie’s opera “Moby-Dick” has been a hit with audiences since the work was premiered at the Dallas Opera in 2010. In fact, San Diego … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles Opera presents Verdi’s “Simon Boccanegra”

Posted on February 15, 2012 by David

Los Angeles, February 15, 2012 Review by David Gregson “Simon Boccanegra” has a confusing plot, even for Verdi whose “Il Trovatore” has usually been the target of criticism for its convoluted storyline; but I dare say, “Boccanegra” may hold the … Continue reading →

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