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Opera Section
2009, Sept 17 |
Even if you first heard it from Bugs, Rossini's The Barber of Seville shows there's plenty of spirited fun to be had in opera |
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2009, May 7 |
There's much to savor about WNO's impressively well-crafted, imaginative and accessible 'Siegfried' |
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2009, Mar 26 |
WNO offers unsurpassed excellence with the brooding 'Peter Grimes' |
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2008, Nov 6 |
Though sung beautifully by soprano Renee Fleming, WNO's production of 'Lucrezia Borgia' fails to fully satisfy |
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2008, Sept 25 |
Wildly colorful, full of dance and bare midriffs, Bizet's beautifully melodic opera is gasp-worthy and swoon-worthy |
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2008, Sept 18 |
Marta Domingo's solid staging of Verdi's no-holds-barred, dramatic tear-jerker needs no gimmickry to pack its punch |
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2008, May 15 |
Helmed by a strong cast, Richard Strauss' 99-year-old opera, 'Elektra,' is an ode to the murderous slice and dice |
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2008, May 8 |
Placido Domingo is joined by countertenor David Daniels in a sterling production of a rarely-performed work by Handel |
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2008, Apr 10 |
The Washington National Opera's 'Rigoletto' has everything in place to deliver fuel-injected poignancy but for one subtle element |
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2008, Mar 20 |
Although wonderfully sung by the core ensemble, Washington Opera's 'The Flying Dutchman' feels a little under-rehearsed |
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2007, Nov 8 |
The WNO presents two stories of men controlled to the point of ruin by their passions, and both are stellar |
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2007, Nov 1 |
'Don Giovanni' at Washington National Opera |
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2007, Sept 20 |
There's something fresh in Mariusz Trelinski's rebellious view of a Puccini classic usually handled with kid gloves |
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2007, May 17 |
Verdi's 'Macbeth' may taste the patience of an opera 'naïf,' but for connoisseurs it offers a delectable feast |
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2007, May 10 |
'Jenufa,' a 19th century Czech opera is as riveting and edgy as anything you're likely to catch on HBO |
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2007, Apr 5 |
JiYoung Lee shows her impressive talent but fails to make a star-breakthrough in 'La Fille Du Regiment' |
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2007, Mar 29 |
'Die Walkure' offers some of the finest singing, acting and mythic story-telling you are likely to see in any genre |
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2006, Nov 9 |
Innovative staging, stellar singing and compelling performances make a new 'Butterfly' a tour de force |
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2006, Sept 28 |
A brave but uneven 'Sophie's Choice' brings home the horror of the Holocaust to the Washington National Opera |
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2006, Sept 21 |
William Friedkin's 'Bluebeard' is a hideously wonderful affair that brings much-needed innovation to the opera |
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2006, May 18 |
The rich, fizzy, beautifully sung confection 'L'Italiana in Algeri' makes for a delightful farewell to WNO's season |
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2006, May 11 |
Tenor Michael Schade carries an excellent production out of the historical shadows and into your heart. |
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2006, Apr 6 |
A luxurious performance of 'L'Eisir d'Amore' commands the stage with excellent voices and strong performances |
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2006, Mar 30 |
Stellar singing from a talented cast can't overcome the weaknesses of this Americanized, neo-patriotic Rheingold |
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2005, Nov 3 |
The Washington National Opera's 'Porgy and Bess' is a dazzling, enchanting, altogether moving night at the opera |
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2005, Sept 29 |
Washington Opera celebrates itself and Domingo with a 'Trilogy' that shines in two out of three tries |
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2005, Sept 22 |
WNO's season opener may not bring down the house, but it's a chance to start the season with some great voices |
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2005, May 26 |
'Samson et Dalila' flies high on the efforts of its stars, but stumbles in comparison to more recent offerings |
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2005, May 12 |
'Tosca' is a beautifully simple rendition of a classic, boasting a stunning star in tenor Salvatore Licitra |
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2005, Apr 14 |
Before seeing Mozart's classic, have a good strong espresso and don't just lower your expectations, step on them. |
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2005, Mar 31 |
No one should miss this chance to see Mirella Freni in the brilliant and rewarding 'Maid of Orleans' |
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2005, Jan 27 |
Celebrated director-designer John Pascoe helms 'Democracy' at Lisner. |
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2004, Nov 11 |
'Luisa Fernanda' is a fun, witty, heart-tugging story with delightful melodies sung by extraordinary voices |
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2004, Nov 4 |
Deflated dramatic peaks and confusion mar this revival of Verdi's classic 'Il Trovatore' at Kennedy Center |
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2004, Sept 30 |
Whashington National Opera's 'Billy Budd' turns up the homoerotic heat |
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2004, Sept 23 |
The Washington Opera launches season with a stunning. lavish production of 'Andrea Chenier' |
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2004, May 13 |
Verdi's ''La Traviata'' at Washington National Opera |
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2004, Apr 15 |
Washington Opera's ''La Cenerentola'' is witty rendering of Cinderella story |
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2004, Apr 1 |
Puccini's ''Manon Lescaut'' at Kennedy Center |
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2003, Nov 13 |
Washington Opera's Die Walkure |
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2003, Oct 16 |
Norma at the Washington Opera |
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2003, Apr 3 |
Don Giovanni |
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2002, Oct 31 |
'Vanessa' at Kennedy Center Opera House |
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2002, Sept 26 |
"Lucia Di Lammermoor" |
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