Relatively hot on the heels of the wonderful @IrishNatOpera production of Vivaldi's L'Olimpiade... I'm off to Verdi's La Traviata this evening... and the summer's coming π
Terribly pleased with myself π
#Verdi#LoveOpera
Feature on @IrishNatOpera tour of Vivaldi's LβOlimpiade from @RTEArena
With a beautiful little appetiser from mezzo Alexandra Urquiola at 9:15 singing 'Sta piangendo la tortorella' from Act II. Absolutely gorgeous. #LoveOperatinyurl.com/3e4x765p
Such a pity to hear that @Operanow is moving to quarterly & will be a supplement to @GramophoneMag (itself a great publication).
Have been reading & enjoying Opera Now for many years. Looks like it may be becoming the 'Operaish' section of Gramophone. #LoveOpera
Thrilled to see @IrishNatOpera touring L'Olimpiade by #Vivaldi this spring. Much more to him than the 4 Seasons... his operas are joyous, uplifting & beautiful. #LoveOpera
Very interesting piece by @dafyddhw about Ulster Touring Opera @UTOtweet in @Operanow July issue.
Bringing #Opera to audiences North & South. Excellent!
#LoveOpera
Was a bit apprehensive about an ensemble re-working of one of my favourite symphonies. Don't mess with perfection π
But this is a wonderful reading... the scale is smaller but the balance & mood is perfect π
A more modest take on a magisterial masterpiece #Beethoven
Listening to & liking this a lot. BariTenor by Michael Spyres @Spikelmyers
Winner of @GramophoneMag Voice & Ensemble award π & @TheOperaAwards Solo Recital award π
Quite an eclectic album with a wonderful uplifting take on Rossini's 'Largo al factotum'
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Excellent piece by Thomas Neill on Benjamin Britten & his reception in Ireland @journalofmusic
Let's hope his statue doesn't get pulled down... rb.gy/wnpuxj#Opera#LoveOpera
This week. listening to Ludovic Tezier's 'Verdi' album. Baritones tend to 'give out' or 'complain' which can make arias a bit stopy/starty.
But this is a beautiful collection. Favourite: 'Di Provenza il mar, il suol' from La Traviata.. but that will change! #LoveOpera#Verdi
Are you joining us for #ToscaInFocus with Deborah Kelleher, Director of the @RIAMDublin this evening?
There's still time to register for your free ticket...we're live online at 7pm.
ποΈβ bit.ly/ToscaInFocus
Supported by @IICDublino