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Political drama of Simon Boccanegra: Salzburg festival, August 24th, 2019

What lies behind ambitious man with a thirst for power? What lies within? What are their drivers and hidden secrets? Have those helped them to reach the power spotlight? Would the same end their reign and life? Is there a life for a man in politics? So many questions adressed in one of the most […]

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Rewritten Aida in Salzburg: Muti leads star cast with Netrebko, Semenchuk, Meli, Salsi 

This was one of the most saught-after performances, and without doubt, the hottest ticket of the summer opera festivals season. A new production of “Aida”, to be conducted by renowned Verdian specialist Riccardo Muti, and starring Anna Netrebko in her role debut, supported by equally strong cast – numerous reviews were pouring in immediately after […]

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Revolution personalised: Jonas Kaufmann as Andrea Chénier in Munich.

It has been 7 weeks since my last opera trip as a virus forced to cancel plans during February, but the performance in Munich gave me an unexpected reward and even more: such emotional fulfilment and happiness that it is still difficult to put the impressions in writing. The production of Andrea Chénier by Umberto Giordani […]

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The Inevitable Death in Venice. I Due Foscari, Teatro alla Scala, March 18th, 2016

It was a beautiful sunny day in Milano, and sitting on the rooftop terrasse of La Rinascente, sipping pre-opera espresso and watching the sun setting over the picturesque city, excitement was gradually increasing before going to see the live performance of the newest production by Alvis Hermanis at La Scala. I should admit, that it […]

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