Tag: Francesca Zambello
WNO’s ‘West Side Story’ at Strathmore: a musical meditation on violence
Performed in concert with no set, Washington National Opera’s no-gimmicks production was riveting. By MARC FJOR
Applause for Washington National Opera’s take on ‘West Side Story’
Director Francesca Zambello and her WNO team have created a show with the highest production values. By SUSAN GALBRAITH
Washington National Opera’s ‘Crucible’ speaks to new reign of would-be tyranny
Artistic Director Francesca Zambello gives us a quintessential American story and makes every moment emotionally riveting. By SUSAN GALBRAITH
At STC, an elegant and earthy ‘Guys and Dolls’ for a...
Shakespeare Theatre Company's winning production takes you back to when women were dolls and men were guys, and everyone wanted a happy ending. By LISA TRAIGER
‘Washington National Opera’s ‘Fidelio’ is a timely triumph
The topical parallels between the narrative of this work and what is happening in the United States today are both deft and poignant. By GREGORY FORD
WNO’s ‘Gods & Mortals: A Celebration of Wagner’ is a Wagner-phile’s...
Washington National Opera samples composer Richard Wagner’s greatest hits. By WILLIAM POWELL
Electrifying ‘Elektra’ at Washington National Opera
A stunningly effective mixture of all the elements that make opera worth attending.