Opera
It would have been wonderful to have seen either a faithful version of Threepenny Opera in German or a boldly conceived contemporary version.
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“You can be certain that when the show begins and you hear “Mack the Knife,” the choreography will suggest scenes of slashing and murdering.”
Read MoreFor my taste, too much of the stage action during Friday’s performance was stiff and shopworn.
Read MoreSaturday’s performance ranked among Odyssey Opera’s finest and most artistically satisfying undertakings.
Read MoreChock-full of truly delightful music, the production scores as yet another BEMF opera triumph.
Read MoreBy opting to set Figaro as a straight comedy, Cucchi’s production glossed over the opera’s subversive edge.
Read MoreThe stellar BEMF team whips up a holiday confection that’s worth catching year after year.
Read More“I have always been a fan of horror movies, and I’m sure that was part of the attraction to me.”
Read MoreBieito’s vision – even if it’s not quite as racy as advertised – comes off better than any new canonical production of the BLO’s I’ve seen recently.
Read MoreFor my money, the biggest star on Friday night turned out to be none other than Antonin Dvořák.
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Arts Commentary: Rich in Creativity — But Nothing Else