Archive for May, 2019
Review: LA Opera’s El Gato Montés
WATCH VIDEO Placido Domingo and LA Opera bring a passionate Spanish opera-zarzuela to Los Angeles audiences with El Gato Montés from a relatively unknown composer. Domingo said this piece was special to him because it takes him back to his childhood where he grew up behind the scenes of his parents’ zarzuela company. Remembering the striking beauty of El Gato, Montes he always knew he wanted to bring it to Los Angeles audiences. Thankfully, he did to our buena suerte – because it is a truly important cultural piece not to be missed. Domingo played the tenor role of Rafael Ruizi at Teatro de la Maestranza in Seville on August 7, 1992, and he was […]
Review: The Royal Ballet present Romeo and Juliet
(This video short documentary on MacMillian’s “Romeo and Juliet” brings much apposite historical information. Knowing this will enhance the viewer’s appreciation of this ballet). Watch Here Review: The Royal Ballet present Romeo and Juliet, Kenneth MacMillian’s masterpiece. There is no better place to see the classic Romeo & Juliet than in Shakespeare’s own birth country –England. On my recent trip to London, I caught […]
Royal Opera’s Faust with Fabiano is fabulous!
A scene from Faust by Gounod @ Royal Opera House. Directed by David McVicar. Conductor, Dan Ettinger. (Opening 11-04-19) WATCH TRAILER London audiences on fire! Spring is a great time to travel with nice weather and less tourists than summer. London is an amazing getaway (although it was a bit freezing in early May) […]
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