Bilal Coulibaly has a ways to go. In Orlando, he saw a possible future.Wagner's performance highlights Coulibaly's struggles as a young player in comparison during their matchup.
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The week in classical: The Flying Dutchman; LSO/Harding, Trifonov; The Marriage of Figaro reviewOpera productions now reflect broader struggles within the arts, grappling with funding cuts and social themes.The Flying Dutchman's performance showcased both musical excellence and the challenges of merging its thematic elements.
Soprano Lise Davidsen Delivers Transcendence in Her Bay Area DebutLise Davidsen's performance showcased her extraordinary vocal talent and emotional depth, truly resonating with the audience at Zellerbach Hall.
'Tristan and Isolde' at SF Opera: An Epic of Love, Death and YearningWagner's "Tristan and Isolde" powerfully delves into love, death, and longing, transcending time with its epic, tragic narrative.
Review: The Philharmonic Breezes Through Wagner's Epic Ring'The New York Philharmonic's 'The Ring Without Words' provides a condensed preview of Wagner's epic cycle, showcasing impressive musical transitions.
With a Ring,' the Dallas Symphony Becomes a Wagner DestinationWagner's Ring is powerful even without elaborate scenery or action.
'Tristan and Isolde' at SF Opera: An Epic of Love, Death and YearningWagner's "Tristan and Isolde" powerfully delves into love, death, and longing, transcending time with its epic, tragic narrative.
Review: The Philharmonic Breezes Through Wagner's Epic Ring'The New York Philharmonic's 'The Ring Without Words' provides a condensed preview of Wagner's epic cycle, showcasing impressive musical transitions.
With a Ring,' the Dallas Symphony Becomes a Wagner DestinationWagner's Ring is powerful even without elaborate scenery or action.
London Opera Preview 2025The Royal Opera's 2025 season promises exciting productions, notably the pivotal Die Walkure, a must-see for opera enthusiasts.
wagner transforms airstream trailer into mobile working space, touring germany in 2025Wagner's Airstream Roadshow will inspire new perspectives on bespoke interior design for workspaces in 2025.
The Met Opera Plans a New Ring' With a Familiar MaestroThe Metropolitan Opera will stage a new production of Wagner's Ring cycle in the 2027-28 season, marking the company's first new Ring cycle production in nearly two decades.
At SF Opera, a 'Tristan and Isolde' that's hardly a tragedy - 48 hillsEun Sun Kim's direction in 'Tristan and Isolde' encapsulates her artistic growth, creating a profound experience for the audience.
The Met Opera Plans a New Ring' With a Familiar MaestroThe Metropolitan Opera will stage a new production of Wagner's Ring cycle in the 2027-28 season, marking the company's first new Ring cycle production in nearly two decades.
At SF Opera, a 'Tristan and Isolde' that's hardly a tragedy - 48 hillsEun Sun Kim's direction in 'Tristan and Isolde' encapsulates her artistic growth, creating a profound experience for the audience.
Groping, greed and the lust for great power: what Wagner's Ring Cycle tells us about Trump v HarrisPolitical dynamics in America can be understood through the lens of Wagner's opera, particularly the parallels drawn between Trump and the character Alberich.