Capriccio by Strauss.
The Opera ‘Capriccio’ by Richard Strauss. Richard Strauss’ last stage work is an opera about opera as an art form, depicting the creation of a music drama in an interesting and creative way. Which …
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Strauss’ “Salome”.
Richard Strauss: “Salome” Richard Strauss’ Opera “Salome” was the composer’s first exploration of a new environment, which created a strong force of its musical expression. The music was a direct response to Oscar Wilde’s …
Joyce DiDonato.
Donizetti’s Opera: “Maria Stuarda” On New Year’s Eve 2012, Joyce DiDonato became the first singer to perform the title role in Donizetti’s ‘Maria Stuarda’ at New York’s Metropolitan Opera. This production became, in the …
Glyndebourne Opera.
Glorious Glyndebourne. The Glyndebourne Festival Opera was launched in 1934 with a production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro. Since then, Glyndebourne has become synonymous for excellence, bringing together the finest operatic musicians of …
DVD of the Month.
New Year’s Concert Live recording from the Teatro La Fenice, 1 January 2013 In 2013, Sir John Eliot Gardiner made his second appearance as conductor of the traditional New Year’s Concert at the Gran …