Concert and opera reviews from Southern California.
The entire concert was most impressive and inspiring because of Mr. Domingo, who just turned 76 and still sang and conducted almost non-stop with boundless energy.
Read MoreLoosely based on the 1991 critical edition by Michael Kaye, but replaced most of the dialogues with Guiraud’s long recitatives that made it a long evening
Read MoreThe 20-plus-year-old production by Herbert Ross still drew oohs and ahhs from the opening night audience... This Bohème will send you home smiling from the beautiful theatrical production.
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Ana Maria Martinez is a mesmerizing actress in the art of Italian bel canto singing, combining a loveliness of tone with rich subtleties of expression.
Read MoreThe video animation by Paul Barritt accurately narrates the plot during the musical numbers, often to hilarious effects
Read MoreIn the role of Norma, Angela Meade commanded a strong coloratura soprano voice with brilliant highs and deep, chesty lows...
Read MoreMr. Domingo did not resort to the comical Bolognese accent of the bedridden Schicchi, but opted to play it straight and showed his still considerable vocal asset through the skillful shading and accenting of a superb baritone voice.
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