L.A. Opera revives legendary “Salome” with soprano Patricia Racette
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At age 51, Ms. Racette still sounds and looks fabulous, requiring little suspension of belief on the part of the opera-goer.
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“Abduction” on L.A. Opera’s lavish, exuberant Orient Express
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L.A. Opera’s Music Director since 2006, James Conlon not only gave a highly stimulating pre-opera talk, but also directed a stylish and lively Abduction, balancing Mozart’s comical Turkish elements with the soft tender moments between the lovers.
Read MoreLA Opera opens 2016/17 season with a dynamic and powerful 'Macbeth'
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From the perfectly molded phrases and shimmering strings in the overture to the thundering apotheosis of the final chorus, the orchestral pit of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion rarely sounded this good.
Read MoreL.A. Opera’s beautiful ‘La Bohème’ needs binoculars, not Kleenex
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The 20-plus-year-old production by Herbert Ross still drew oohs and ahhs from the opening night audience... This Bohème will send you home smiling from the beautiful theatrical production.
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L.A. Opera's 'Butterfly' soars to lyrical heights
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Ana Maria Martinez is a mesmerizing actress in the art of Italian bel canto singing, combining a loveliness of tone with rich subtleties of expression.
Read More‘Magic Flute’ meets magic animation in L.A. Opera’s hit show
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The video animation by Paul Barritt accurately narrates the plot during the musical numbers, often to hilarious effects
Read MorePacific Symphony rings in Lunar New Year with a powerful multimedia 'Turandot'
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In the Pacific Symphony’s highly effective concert staging of “Turandot”, one clearly sensed a beating heart behind all the mise-en-scène spectacles, thanks to a most sympathetic conductor and a top-notch cast.
Read MoreA great sounding and looking "Norma" at Los Angeles Opera
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In the role of Norma, Angela Meade commanded a strong coloratura soprano voice with brilliant highs and deep, chesty lows...
Read MoreDomingo does double duty in LA Opera's double bill
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Mr. Domingo did not resort to the comical Bolognese accent of the bedridden Schicchi, but opted to play it straight and showed his still considerable vocal asset through the skillful shading and accenting of a superb baritone voice.
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