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Tag Archives: Jean-Guy Lecat
Under the eye of Horus: a traditional Aida in Liège
Verdi: Aida Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège, 9th March 2019 It’s with no little irony that as the Metropolitan Opera brings down the curtain on its epic “Valley of the Kings” Aida after 31 years of sturdy service, a new staging … Continue reading
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Tagged Aida, Chœur de Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège, Elaine Alvarez, Fernand Ruiz, Jean-Guy Lecat, Lionel Lhote, Luca Dall'Amico, Luciano Montanaro, Marcello Giordani, Michèle Anne de Mey, Nino Surguladze, Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège, Orchestra de Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège, Speranza Scappucci, Stefano Mazzonis di Pralafera, Tineke Van Ingelgem, Verdi
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A Verdi pilgrimage to Liège for Jérusalem
Verdi: Jérusalem **** Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège, 17th March 2017 Asked to list Verdi’s operas, even the most knowledgeable may come a cropper over Jérusalem. Even Parma’s infamous “Club dei 27”, whose members each take the name of an opera, … Continue reading