Jean-Michel Richer discusses his performances as Florestan in Opera Lafayette’s productions of the operas Leonore by both Beethoven and Gaveaux. Also his experience creating the role of Count Vallier de Tilly in Les Feluettes by composer Kevin March & Librettist Michel-Marc Bouchard that had its world premiere at Opera de Montreal in 2016, directed by…Continue reading Interviews from the Void: Jean-Michel Richer, Florestan in Leonore, Opera Lafayette 2020
REVIEW: The Drama of Tosca
by Gregory Moomjy On June 17, something miraculous occurred; “The Drama of Tosca”, a recording of a live performance with a live audience (yes, you read that correctly) from May 2021, was posted on the Opera Philadelphia channel. After we take 30 seconds to rejoice that live performances are returning, let’s discuss its true importance.…Continue reading REVIEW: The Drama of Tosca
Gil Rose, Odyssey Opera
Gil Rose, Founder & Artistic Director of Odyssey Opera and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project talks about the three remaining opera productions of his 2020-21 season: Rossini’s – Elisabetta, Regina D’Inghilterra; Britten’s – Gloriana; and German’s – Merrie England. Also what it felt like to win the 2020 Grammy for best opera recording of composer…Continue reading Gil Rose, Odyssey Opera
REVIEW: Pity These Ashes: Tulsa 1921-2021
by Gregory Moomjy To say that the last 15 months have been chaotic, is a major understatement. That said, in spite of the cosmic mess that is the COVID 19 pandemic, there have been some beneficial changes, both to the arts and society as a whole that hopefully will carry on and continue to develop…Continue reading REVIEW: Pity These Ashes: Tulsa 1921-2021
REVIEW: The Travelled Road
by Gregory Moomjy For those who have been watching Atlanta Opera’s Big Tent series, Megan Marino is certainly someone worth following. Her appearance as Beppe in Pagliacci (as previously reviewed for this illustrious podcast’s website) brought a refreshing degree of sweetness and youth to a tenor part can typically go unnoticed. Later in the season,…Continue reading REVIEW: The Travelled Road