Polka dots, neon and pastel colors, and innovative use of projector technology comprise a cheerful and vivid new production of Mozart's The Magic Flute, which premiered Wednesday night at the San Francisco Opera Memorial House. Although it sometimes lacks the dramatics needed to keep a strong momentum, the production makes a strong addition to a long line of creative takes on the opera. Plus, its nonsensical plot makes it the perfect opera to share with friends who do not regularly attend opera. San Francisco Opera General Director David Gockley's new modern English translation also adds to that note, although some audiences may miss the original German.
Francesco Hong - who was scheduled to appear as Calaf in Turandot at the Hollywood Bowl with Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic - has cancelled due to laryngitis.
Francesco Hong - who was scheduled to appear as Calaf in Turandot at the Hollywood Bowl with Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic - has cancelled due to laryngitis.
WHAT: Music Director Gustavo Dudamel leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in performances featuring internationally acclaimed soloists Lang Lang (July 12 & July 14), Gil Shaham (July 19), and Pinchas Zukerman (July 21) and a concert version of Puccini's Turandot (July 17) to launch the 2011 Classical Series at the Hollywood Bowl.
Gustavo Dudamel leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Master Chorale, Los Angeles Children's Chorus and soloists in a concert production of Puccini's Turandot at the Hollywood Bowl.
Quite often, as she makes her way from meeting to meeting to finalize plans for Intimate Opera of Pasadena's (IOP) upcoming production of Amahl and the Night Visitors at the Pasadena Playhouse this December, General Director Wendy Kikkert finds herself tempted to give herself a pinch.
Quite often, as she makes her way from meeting to meeting to finalize plans for Intimate Opera of Pasadena's (IOP) upcoming production of Amahl and the Night Visitors at the Pasadena Playhouse this December, General Director Wendy Kikkert finds herself tempted to give herself a pinch.
Members of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and the Hollywood theatrical community were on hand to help cut the ribbon for the Grand Re-opening of Off Vine Restaurant, including Nancy Dussault, Ilene Graff, Kate Linder and JoAnne Worley among others.
Peter Grimes, Benjamin Britten's haunting theatrical masterpiece, returns to the Met on Thursday, February 28 at 7:30PM, in a new production directed by John Doyle
