The Passion of Opera

Pictured just above is the promotional graphic for the Royal Opera House's production of Les vêpres siciliennes . It's an odd graphic that tries to get to the production's vision. That vision was a failure. Despite that, the performance I witnessed was phenomenal because of the performers. It was my first chance to see Verdi's rare opera and it was a wonderful one. I definitely want to listen to more recordings and, if possible, see more performances, including the Italian variant, which is more often performed. As a tenor, it was especially exciting, for the first time, to see a tenor in a truly central role who I might describe as, "on." Synopsis and general information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_vêpres_siciliennes Les vêpres siciliennes | Giuseppe Verdi Credits: Director | Stefan Herheim Dramaturg | Alexander Meier-Dörzenbach Set Designer | Philipp Fürhofer Costume Designer | Gesine Voellm Lighting Designer | Anders Poll Choreography | ...

Just wanted to throw out there quickly that I've been a bit slow in getting through the mass of blogging I have to do between this and  To Float on a Wayward Wind  while also trying to do stuff and travel while in London in addition to classes and work. It's a bit crazy. Still, I have been to Strauss' Elektra at the Royal Opera House and to English National Opera's production of Beethoven's Fidelio . Both had their highs and lows and reviews will be coming out shortly. I may shortly be at ENO's Madama Butterfly  and would love to see ROH's Les vêpres siciliennes , though scheduling this has been difficult. Meanwhile, The Passion of Opera has broken 30,000 lifetime views and keeps going strong. Thank you for your support and I'll have new reviews up shortly!!