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Royal Opera Salome, all shock and no substance
by Christie Connolley
Rupert Christiansen of the Telepgraph, is not the biggest fan of David McVicker’s production of Salome at the Royal Opera.
The best quote from the review is, “Why is the needlessly naked executioner so coy about showing us his wobbly bits?”
However, the serious and thoughtful review begins:
“Nothing in David McVicar’s production [...]
Website of the Week!
by Erica Papillion-Posey
1992 saw the birth of Pegasus Opera Company, now the leading multi-racial medium sized touring Opera Company in the United Kingdom. The Company was founded by the current artistic director, Lloyd Newton, a nominee for The Creative Briton Award in 1998 & 1999 through ABSA. He also received a certificate in recognition of [...]
Janacek’s ‘Cunning Little Vixen’- DATED!
by Erica Papillion-Posey
Sir Charles Mackerras returns to Covent Garden to conduct The Cunning Little Vixen for the first time with the Royal Opera.
His wealth of experience of conducting Janacek are evident in every bar, as the orchestra of the Royal Opera rise to the occasion and deliver wonderfully idiomatic playing.
The passing of time has not, [...]
Will this opera be sponsored by trimspa?
by Christie Connolley
You probably thought there could be nothing more ludicrous than Jerry Springer – The Opera, right? Wrong! Coming to an opera theater near you (well at least in London) is the touching tale of Anna Nicole Smith, operatic style. One headline calls it ‘High C’s and Double D’s’. Dutch soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek, will [...]
Laurence Olivier 2010 award nominations announced
by Christie Connolley
Every year the London Theater Society recognizes the best of London Theater with these awards named after legendary actor Laurence Olivier. This year the nominees in musicals and opera are:
New Musical: Dreamboats and Petticoats, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Spring Awakening, Sister Act.
Musical Revival: Annie, Get Your Gun, Hello Dolly!, A Little Night [...]
