The New York Opera Orchestra (NYOO)'s Rienzi conducted by Eve Qualer (bravo!) was not only a pleasant arrangement, but also a breath of fresh air. At Lincoln center where we often indulge in large, spectacular productions with fire, projection and actions stunts, it was such a great experience to bypass all other visual distractions and to enjoy the music from both the singers and the orchestra, without worrying about whether the singer is about to fall off the stage (Abigale, summer, Met)...
NEW YORK — One of his most popular works during the composer's lifetime, Wagner's early opera "Rienzi" still has the power to ignite strong feelings today<...to the post>
Here is a review by Mike Silverman for Huffington Post which i am in total agreement with--
NEW YORK — One of his most popular works during the composer's lifetime, Wagner's early opera "Rienzi" still has the power to ignite strong feelings today<...to the post>
