Tag: Giuseppe Verdi
IN Series stages ‘Rigoletto’ in English in a circus ring to...
The gorgeously played choice made Verdi's opera more accessible and more relatable. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI
Virginia Opera’s ‘La Traviata’ is a triumph despite the libretto
The magnificently melancholy season finale features an epic, insightful performance of Violetta by Brandie Inez Sutton.
Washington National Opera stages a solid ‘Il trovatore’ with stellar design
If you are a fan of Verdi, or you enjoy a good tragic opera with plot twists, this one is for you.
‘Othello/Desdemona,’ IN Series’ unique two-evening opera, is epic
Seeing them both engages you in a conversation about race and art, about white supremacy and inevitable change.
Review: The Philadelphia Orchestra Gives a Haydn Masterpiece a Local Premiere
The programming of music by Haydn is unusual for The Philadelphia Orchestra. The choice is even more surprising coming from conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, who...
Review: Verdi’s ‘Il Trovatore’ by the Academy of Vocal Arts
Verdi’s Il Trovatore was revived at the Academy of Vocal Arts for the first time in 20 years this week, and it’s a revelation....
Review: ‘Quartet’ at Bristol Riverside Theatre
Every few weeks we read in the news about the death, at 90+ years, of a beloved celebrity or artist. Someone always asks, “Whatever...
Review: ‘Norma’ at The Metropolitan Opera and Live in HD
The new Metropolitan Opera production of Norma, which opened the company’s season, is the most intimate presentation of Vincenzo Bellini’s classic that I’ve ever...
Review: ‘Aida’ at Washington National Opera
Eternal, romantic love conquers all -- even a jealous rival -- in Verdi’s ravishingly melodic Aida, now being presented by the Washington National Opera...
Review: LiveConnections Presents Elizabeth Zharoff + Xavier Foley at World Cafe...
LiveConnections Presents ended its sixth season with soprano Elizabeth Zharoff and double bassist Xavier Foley. This season was devoted to pairing musicians in order...
‘Rigoletto’ at The Catholic University’s Benjamin T. Rome School of Music
The Catholic University of America, Benjamin T. Rome School of Music had its opening night of Giuseppe Verdi’s opera Rigoletto this past Thursday night...
The Washington Chorus: ‘The Essential Verdi’ at The Kennedy Center
The Washington Chorus, marking the 200th anniversary of Giuseppe Verdi’s birth with a series of concerts, offered the sixth on Sunday evening, with a program...
The Embassy of Italy presents National Chamber Ensemble The Italian Violin,...
In a wonderful evening of music hosted by the Embassy of Italy, National Chamber Ensemble performed a spectacular concert of Italian music featuring the...
‘Legacy and Life: A Musical and Visual Reflection’ at The Choral...
A sizable crowd at Legacy and Life: A Musical and Visual Reflection greeted the Choral Arts Society of Washington’s performance of the Requiem by Giuseppe Verdi...
‘Rigoletto’ at The Lyric Opera by Amanda Gunther
The tragic beauty of one of Giuseppe Verdi’s finest opera takes the stage to conclude the 2012/2013 opera season at The Lyric Opera Baltimore....