Valery Gergiev – operaexplorer

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 […]

Die Walküre, Festspielhaus Baden- Baden, July 7th, 2016

The trip to Baden-Baden was planned at least 14 (?) months ago, when first announcement of this performance came out, and I grabbed a ticket on the first available day. Therefore even Munich Opera Festival visit was planned around July 7th trip to Baden Baden. Even if image of the town is quite vivid in […]