Tag Archives: Fabio Luisi

Twist of Fate: Hibla Gerzmava shines in botched Forza in Zurich

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Mark Pullinger

Verdi: La forza del destino *** Zurich Opera, 2nd June 2018 Remember that bit at the end of La forza del destino, where the Marquis of Calatrava and Don Carlo welcome Leonora back into the bosom of their family? You don’t? … Continue reading →

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Prom 46: Great Danes in spirited Carl Nielsen anniversary celebration

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Mark Pullinger

Nielsen/Brahms: Danish NSO/Luisi **** Royal Albert Hall, 20th August 2015 “Denmark is not all Lego and pastries!” quipped Nikolaj Znaider to the Albert Hall audience. Indeed not. It is the land of Carl Nielsen, whose 150th birthday was celebrated in … Continue reading →

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The Macbeths triumph at The Met: Netrebko and Lučić reign in New York

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Mark Pullinger

Verdi: Macbeth ***** Metropolitan Opera, 24th September 2014 On a triumphant opening night of Verdi’s Macbeth at the Metropolitan Opera, a smattering of boos resounded. The intended recipient? Adrian Noble, returning to direct this second revival of his 2007 staging. The reason? … Continue reading →

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