Seattle Opera’s production of Verdi’s final opera, Falstaff, is one that has been three years in the making. The opera, much like the play, has arguably little substance, but centers around one of Shakespeare’s most beloved characters. Reported to be a “fine production,” I would urge anyone who has not seen a production of this piece [...]
Read further anon →In Los Angeles, California, the Opera Buffs are supporting an evening showcase aimed at introducing audiences to Shakespeare-inspired music. From standard opera to light operetta, the evening promises to be full of surprises and entertainment. The event takes place February 27 at 2:30 pm.
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Verdi’s first attempt of adapting a Shakespearean play for opera was with the text of Macbeth. Because of the constraints of opera one may think this an impossible task; however, anyone who has been fortunate enough to see Verdi’s Macbeth knows that Verdi’s musical genius may perhaps match that of Shakespeare’s dramatic genius. When these [...]
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