Rare is the chance to experience the first public performances of Tristan und Isolde led by a conductor as experienced as Gustavo Dudamel. When Esa-Pekka Salonen launched the Tristan Project in 2004, he was making his debut with Wagner's formidable score. Conceived for the LA Philharmonic in the still new Walt Disney Concert Hall, the series of performances featured one act each of the opera, partnered with[...]
As usual, Meistersinger closed out the annual Munich Opera Festival, a month-long celebration at what many feel is the finest opera house in the world today. That reputation is certainly built on […]