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February 2018

Lyric Opera of Chicago's Così fan tutte
In Review

In Review: Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Così fan tutte, 2018

Opera Sense recommended audio and video recordings, as well as musical score: I appreciate this production of Così fan tutte; right or wrong, it does something unconventional while staying true to the story. The traditionalists bemoan this sort of thing, while the radicals claim it doesn’t do enough. For folks Read more…

By Trevor Gillis, 5 yearsFebruary 18, 2018 ago
Lawrence Brownlee
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“It can transport you into a different world,” says American Tenor Lawrence Brownlee about Opera

American tenor Lawrence Brownlee is a renowned interpreter of many of the great bel canto roles, but he is doing equally important work off the stage as well: currently serving as an artistic advisor to Opera Philadelphia, Brownlee is working toward bringing more diversity to the world of opera. I Read more…

By Trevor Gillis, 5 yearsFebruary 18, 2018 ago
Chicago Opera Theater's Elizabeth Cree
In Review

In Review: Chicago Opera Theater’s Elizabeth Cree, 2018

What happens when you mix together a thrilling story, a sleek set, captivating orchestration, a short playing time, and a tight libretto? You get Elizabeth Cree. Elizabeth Cree is a new opera by composer Kevin Puts and librettist Mark Campbell. Chicago Opera Theater co-produced the work with Opera Philadelphia, which Read more…

By Trevor Gillis, 5 yearsFebruary 11, 2018 ago
Lyric Opera of Chicago's I puritani
In Review

In Review: Lyric Opera of Chicago’s I puritani, 2018

Opera Sense recommended recordings of I puritani: Lyric Opera of Chicago has a special place for Bellini’s bel canto masterpiece I puritani in its collective memory; it was part of the company’s second season in 1955. Leading the cast as Elvira was none other than Maria Callas, who had made Read more…

By Trevor Gillis, 5 yearsFebruary 10, 2018 ago
Anthony Roth Costanzo
Features

Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo on Written On Skin and his love of Opera

American countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo has a voice of sheer beauty and what appears to be an insatiable passion for opera and the arts. An enthusiastic supporter of new works, Anthony will soon be on stage at Opera Philadelphia in George Benjamin and Martin Crimp’s Written On Skin. I am Read more…

By Trevor Gillis, 5 yearsFebruary 6, 2018 ago
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