I am so excited about this new season, OMG Netrebko and Kauffman in La Giocanda, Xavier Anduga one of the most exciting young tenors in the world as Alfredo opposite Lisette Oropresa, what a cast, Luisa Miller an opera I have not seen in years - so long ago that Carlo Bergonzi was in his final season at Covent Garden in 1981, Sondra Radvanovsky as Turandot OMG; did you hear her Lady Macbeth in March (Wow) Anna Pirozzi as Norma with the fabulous young Brit/italian Tenor Freddie di Tomaso what a treat! and much more to look forward to who needs an excuse to travel from the West of Ireland to the most vibrant city in Europe to visit my favourite opera house - I just can't wait to be back there! Bring it on!💓💓💓💓
La Gioconda de Saioa Hernández es extraordinaria y la Norma de Marina Rebeka refrescante…la Turandot lleva años pérdida …el resto de títulos grandiosos con cantantes no tan grandiosos. En fin, es lo que hay , les deseo una exitosa temporada. Gracias por el vídeo.
The modern world of opera has lost its way. The composers were painting musical pictures of specific times and places with their music, as directed by the libretto. The curtain goes up, and the magic and art of the composer takes us to this other world through their music. There is now an entire generation that is deprived of authentic opera.
Simply not true there are plenty of traditional as people call them productions there are also some incredible interpretations of the classics that are quite brilliant, opera is theatre as well as music, try and look outside the blinkers.
@@brendanquinn9354 I USED to have an open mind for occasional experiments in opera staging. But no longer, as it is now rare for any opera to be presented as the librettist and composer intended (usually older productions that are revived). It is even more rare for a new production to be staged in adherence to the libretto. THIS practice has defined opera for HUNDREDS of years. NOW the opportunity to see an opera in a major house as the creators of the opera itself intended is very rare. Traditions are deliberately being snuffed out. It is not my opinion but fact. VERY sad. Opera has ALWAYS been largely period pieces set in a designated time and place. The ART of opera in large part, is to experience this magic as the composer depicts not only the drama (which ALSO gets changed) but the setting as well.
Thank you for saying out loud what many opera lovers are thinking! One of my opera-addicted friends stopped going to the opera altogether, preferring to listen to his huge collection of fine opera recordings, concentrating on the music and making up the staging in his mind‘s eye… Not the worst idea, but what a sad decision for a person who loves opera so much…
@@hrbooksmusic7878thank you for your message. Many of us feel this way. I rarely find anything in the opera house interesting or appealing anymore. It is tragic that what many consider the greatest art form ever conceived in the history of mankind, is being replaced by narcissistic nonsense. The more we speak out, the better. Thanks again!
@@Sam_Lee_ Thanks are all mine! I hope that many more listeners/readers will happen upon your interesting and insightful comments, because these will show them that they are not alone with their views and concerns. Some of them won‘t speak up anymore because they are sick and tired of being called old-fashioned and lagged behind in time, of being told that they need to „open up“ to the modern spirit which has captured the opera. You give them a voice - and a good one, loud and clear. Please carry on! All the best! 🍀🍀🍀
I think there is a balance, opera is also theatre, don't knock it just because it is not traditional as you see it! - Mind you the Otello two years ago was pretty awful!
I am so excited about this new season, OMG Netrebko and Kauffman in La Giocanda, Xavier Anduga one of the most exciting young tenors in the world as Alfredo opposite Lisette Oropresa, what a cast, Luisa Miller an opera I have not seen in years - so long ago that Carlo Bergonzi was in his final season at Covent Garden in 1981, Sondra Radvanovsky as Turandot OMG; did you hear her Lady Macbeth in March (Wow) Anna Pirozzi as Norma with the fabulous young Brit/italian Tenor Freddie di Tomaso what a treat! and much more to look forward to who needs an excuse to travel from the West of Ireland to the most vibrant city in Europe to visit my favourite opera house - I just can't wait to be back there! Bring it on!💓💓💓💓
Impressive range of operas and talented artists
What an awesome season to look forward to! Cannot wait to book!
What are you saying?
@Giovanni Google translate, perhaps? Have a great day!
Thank you. Brilliant video.
Netrebko. Muchas gracias
A dream cast for Gioconda! Saving my pennies…
Yep should be Fab can't wait!!!!!
A lovely season, but I would go just to look at the theatre's auditorium! Thank you for the video!
Бывал в Неаполе, но вот в театре не довелось...
Forgive my misspelling of the Teatro San Carlo.I recently had eye surgery and cannot see very well.Waiting for my new glasses.Very sorry.
La Gioconda de Saioa Hernández es extraordinaria y la Norma de Marina Rebeka refrescante…la Turandot lleva años pérdida …el resto de títulos grandiosos con cantantes no tan grandiosos. En fin, es lo que hay , les deseo una exitosa temporada. Gracias por el vídeo.
Excellent!!! Thank you for sharing ♥
Замечательно
Infelizmente esqueceram em todo o mundo do Sesquicentenario da estreia do maior sucesso de Carlos Gomes que foi a Opera Salvador Rosa.
The modern world of opera has lost its way. The composers were painting musical pictures of specific times and places with their music, as directed by the libretto. The curtain goes up, and the magic and art of the composer takes us to this other world through their music. There is now an entire generation that is deprived of authentic opera.
Simply not true there are plenty of traditional as people call them productions there are also some incredible interpretations of the classics that are quite brilliant, opera is theatre as well as music, try and look outside the blinkers.
@@brendanquinn9354 I USED to have an open mind for occasional experiments in opera staging. But no longer, as it is now rare for any opera to be presented as the librettist and composer intended (usually older productions that are revived). It is even more rare for a new production to be staged in adherence to the libretto. THIS practice has defined opera for HUNDREDS of years. NOW the opportunity to see an opera in a major house as the creators of the opera itself intended is very rare. Traditions are deliberately being snuffed out. It is not my opinion but fact. VERY sad. Opera has ALWAYS been largely period pieces set in a designated time and place. The ART of opera in large part, is to experience this magic as the composer depicts not only the drama (which ALSO gets changed) but the setting as well.
Thank you for saying out loud what many opera lovers are thinking!
One of my opera-addicted friends stopped going to the opera altogether, preferring to listen to his huge collection of fine opera recordings, concentrating on the music and making up the staging in his mind‘s eye… Not the worst idea, but what a sad decision for a person who loves opera so much…
@@hrbooksmusic7878thank you for your message. Many of us feel this way. I rarely find anything in the opera house interesting or appealing anymore. It is tragic that what many consider the greatest art form ever conceived in the history of mankind, is being replaced by narcissistic nonsense. The more we speak out, the better. Thanks again!
@@Sam_Lee_
Thanks are all mine! I hope that many more listeners/readers will happen upon your interesting and insightful comments, because these will show them that they are not alone with their views and concerns. Some of them won‘t speak up anymore because they are sick and tired of being called old-fashioned and lagged behind in time, of being told that they need to „open up“ to the modern spirit which has captured the opera. You give them a voice - and a good one, loud and clear.
Please carry on!
All the best! 🍀🍀🍀
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️
Only one opera by Puccini ? 😔
It looks like a season full of modern productions.
I think there is a balance, opera is also theatre, don't knock it just because it is not traditional as you see it! - Mind you the Otello two years ago was pretty awful!
@@brendanquinn9354
I try to be open minded, but ugly is ugly. I’ve seen some horrible productions lately. With no respect to the composers.
Elektra appears to be the only production where the women singers are not dressed in evening dress.
@@sciagurrato1831
Don Giovanni and Luisa Miller and Maria Stuarda look pretty decent
Let's hope that the season will not proceed as horrible as Turandot
Too many weird productions for my taste. I like traditional staging.
well don't go it leaves more ticket availability for the rest of us! (kidding) but there are some great casts for next year!
Wow !! Which of these operas is weird? Great program with at least one super opera star in each.. bravo
Weird operas? Which operas? Elektra? Bluebeard ' s Castle? Boccanegra? Wonderful titles!
@@mozartmahler61 Not the operas but the sets and costumes!
Netrebko 😂😂😂😂😂😂