Tag Archives: Tony Cooper

Pleasure

Posted on May 11, 2016 by leslie

Pleasure Pleasure, Mark Simpson, Britten Studio, Snape Maltings, Aldeburgh Music, Suffolk, May 2016. Director Tim Albery, Psappha conducted by Nicholas Kok, reviewed by Tony Cooper A co-commission and co-production between Aldeburgh Music, Opera North and the Royal Opera, this well-constructed … Continue reading →

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Der Rosenkavalier

Posted on April 29, 2016 by leslie

Der Rosenkavalier Der Rosenkavalier, Richard Strauss, Deutsche Oper Berlin, April 2016. Director Götz Friedrich, Das Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin conducted by Ulf Schirmer. Reviewed by Tony Cooper First performed in January 1911 at the Königliches Opernhaus (predecessor of Semperoper), … Continue reading →

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Die Liebe der Danae

Posted on April 21, 2016 by leslie

Die Liebe der Danae Die Liebe der Danae, Richard Strauss, Deutsche Oper Berlin, April 2016. Director Kirsten Harms, Das Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin conducted by Sebastian Weigle. Reviewed by Tony Cooper German soprano, Manuela Uhl – who delivered a … Continue reading →

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Elektra, Richard Strauss

Posted on April 17, 2016 by leslie

  Elektra, Richard Strauss Elektra, Richard Strauss, Deutsche Oper Berlin, April 2016. Director Kirsten Harms (revival director: Claudia Gotta), Das Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin conducted by Donald Runnicles. Reviewed by Tony Cooper A thrilling and adventurous piece of composing, … Continue reading →

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Salome, Richard Strauss

Posted on April 15, 2016 by leslie

Salome, Richard Strauss Salome, Richard Strauss, Deutsche Oper Berlin, April 2016. Director Claus Guth (revival director: William Robertson), Das Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin conducted by Alain Altinoglu. Reviewed by Tony Cooper First performed at the Hofoper, Dresden, in 1905, … Continue reading →

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