On June 7th, I had the pleasure of attending Otello at the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma. This performance reminded me once again why I travel for opera, why I endure…
NORMA | Bayerische Staatsoper
Norma in Munich on June 2nd was one of those evenings that reminds you why you travel for opera, why you endure hours in transit for the privilege of experiencing…
TOSCA | Bayerische Staatsoper
On June 1, 2024, I had planned to arrive in Munich at 1 PM to attend the performance of Tosca at the Bayerische Staatsoper. Unfortunately, due to those damn German…
SALOME | Opéra National de Paris
We eagerly awaited the revival of Lydia Steier‘s production of Salome at the Paris Opera, which had sparked much controversy since its premiere last season. What a powerful and relevant…
IL CORSARO | Teatro Carlo Felice
The Carlo Felice Opera House, which is coming to the end of a very successful season, stages “Il Corsaro“, one of Giuseppe Verdi’s least performed and well-known operas. The work,…
DON GIOVANNI | Staatsoper Berlin
The performance of Don Giovanni at the Staatsoper Berlin on May 19th boasted a noteworthy cast, despite some mixed reviews. Lucio Gallo, though not the standout Don Giovanni, delivered a…
DON CARLO | Semperoper Dresde
Semperoper Dresden stands as a testament to resilience and historical significance, having weathered the storms of war and reconstruction. Built in the 19th century by Gottfried Semper, the opera house…
OTELLO | Semperoper Dresde
Experiencing Gregory Kunde’s rendition of Otello was not just a privilege but a culmination of admiration nurtured over countless performances. With a career spanning illustrious stages worldwide, Kunde’s portrayal of…
L’Elisir d’Amore – Wiener Staatsoper
In the heart of Vienna’s cultural landscape, the Wiener Staatsoper showcased a series of three performances of Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’amore,” with young tenor Xabier Anduaga taking center stage. With his…