Tag Archives: Opera

An Introduction to Verdi’s “La Traviata”

Posted on December 6, 2010 by

For anyone who wants to know what Guiseppe Verdi’s opera “La Traviata” is really about and why, listen to Mel give a short intro to the background, the opera, and the themes behind the story.

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Failing Fidelio?

Posted on December 4, 2010 by

Despite earlier performances in which I am told his voice was uncomfortably effortful, the night I saw the new Welsh National Opera production of Fidelio, the legendary Dennis O’Neill was in fine form and some of dryness in the voice … Continue reading →

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A New Star to Watch

Posted on November 9, 2010 by

I went along to the ENO revival of La Boheme because it is Jonathan Miller’s production. I came out in a state of bliss not just because of this intelligent production and the way it has been reworked; not just … Continue reading →

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