Florida Grand Opera - Miami | 19 January 2021 |
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Madama ButterflyFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
El regreso de Madama Butterfly a FGO |
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“Madama Butterfly” stays aloft in new Florida Grand Opera production |
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Don GiovanniFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
FGO opens season with an admirable “Don Giovanni” |
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WertherFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
‘Werther’ en Miami, nueva producción fue ovacionada de pie, pero con algunos ‘peros’ |
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FGO wraps season with impassioned, beautifully sung “Werther” |
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FridaFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
‘Frida’ un producción digna del mundo maravilloso de la pintora |
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Soprano Cuervo is a powerhouse in FGO’s episodic but colorful “Frida” |
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Le nozze di FigaroFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
Worthy singing yet comedic sparkle lacking in FGO’s “Figaro” |
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La bohèmeFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
Una Bohème digna de Florida Grand Opera |
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Few vocal sparks in FGO’s bland “Bohème” |
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Florencia en el AmazonasFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
With 'Florencia en el Amazonas,' Florida Grand Opera takes you to the river |
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FGO triumphs with an old-fashioned operatic beauty in “Florencia” |
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Orfeo ed EuridiceFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
Florida Grand Opera goes to hell and back |
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Costanzo makes a memorable Miami debut in FGO’s “Orfeo” |
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SalomeFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | ![]() ![]() |
In the title role Melody Moore surged powerfully and was outstanding dramatically |
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FGO’s second-cast soprano makes a first-class Salome |
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Florida Grand Opera's 'Salome' spills blood and laughter at the Arsht Center |
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A problematic princess dilutes impact of FGO’s dramatic “Salome” |
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Lucia di LammermoorFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
Lucky sevens |
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La desventurada de Lammermoor |
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Singers shine brightly in FGO’s stark and dramatic “Lucia” |
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Un Ballo in MascheraFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
Florida Grand Opera closes season with 'A Masked Ball' |
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A trip back in time |
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Con "Ballo" FGO dejó lo mejor para el final |
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Before Night FallsFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Un opéra cubain créé à Miami : bouleversant |
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Weak libretto undermines strong music and compelling story in Florida Grand Opera’s “Before Night Falls” |
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Eugene OneginFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Onegin soothes Miami’s cold snap? |
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Strong cast serves Tchaikovsky well in FGO’s “Eugene Onegin” |
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CarmenFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
Dos Españolísimos lideran la Carmen de FGO |
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Amid rough moments, FGO delivers a dramatic, vocally strong “Carmen” |
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Too much of a muchness. Then too little - too late |
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Don PasqualeFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | ![]() |
With trivial staging and uneven vocalism, FGO’s “Pasquale” wraps season on low note |
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Second cast singers provide a lift to FGO’s “Don Pasquale” |
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FGO closes on a jolly note with Don Pasquale |
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High-spirited vulgarity saves the day |
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The PassengerFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | ![]() ![]() |
“The Passenger” is a valuable addition to the postwar operatic repertoire |
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FGO’s “The Passenger” is epic, powerful |
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La Pasajera en la Florida Grand Opera |
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An alpha experience |
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FGO’s “The Passenger” proves a gripping and spectacular experience |
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Pasajeros de una pesadilla |
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NormaFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Brave new world |
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Norma, al fin |
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Il barbiere di SivigliaFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
Florida Grand Opera does a whimsical ‘Barber of Seville’ |
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Shave and a haircut, with fun |
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FGO opens 75th season with entertaining “Barber of Seville” |
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The ConsulFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
Closing out strong is an understatement for this season’s Florida Grand Opera finale, The Consul |
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But there is so much to explain |
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Florida Grand Opera delivers a powerful staging of Menotti’s “Consul” |
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Les pêcheurs de perlesFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Young soprano lifts FGO’s worthy “Pearl Fishers” |
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Yet again, less is more |
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Così fan tutteFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | ![]() |
Pittsburgh sopranos shine in Florida operas |
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Your first time will be memorable |
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Così fan tutte de Mozart en la FGO de Miami |
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FGO’s “Cosi” fizzles with uneven singing and slapstick staging |
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Madama ButterflyFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 8 | ![]() |
A Butterfly trapped between two worlds |
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Una mariposa atrapada entre dos mundos |
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Florida Grand Opera’s ‘Madama Butterfly’ is grand |
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Florida Grand Opera's stellar Madama Butterfly gives glimpse of exciting season |
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FGO’s second-cast “Butterfly” singers prove well matched |
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A welcomed old approach |
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FGO opens season with a compelling and spectacular “Butterfly” |
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Intimate 'Madama Butterfly' an impressive season debut |
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ThaïsFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | ![]() ![]() |
Infatuated with Thaïs |
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Infatuados com Thaïs |
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“Cut the ballet. It stinks anyway!” |
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Florida Grand Opera excels in Massenet’s ‘Thaïs’ |
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Second-cast soprano rises to challenge in FGO’s “Thaïs” |
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Vibrant vocalism sparks Florida Grand Opera’s compelling “Thaïs” |
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ToscaFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | ![]() |
Florias, Marios y un Scarpia: Quien gana en Tosca? |
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No potboiler, this one |
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FGO’s second-cast “Tosca” by no means second best |
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Florida Grand Opera does fine work with Puccini’s ‘Tosca’ |
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Soprano shines in FGO’s dramatically intense “Tosca” |
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NabuccoFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | ![]() ![]() |
A moment of peace in the Middle East |
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Neves’ fiery performance made for an exciting, inspiring and totally gratifying piece of opera |
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FGO’s Nabucco features two of the few sopranos willing To perform the voice-killing role |
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FGO offers a worthy performance of Verdi’s “Nabucco” |
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FGO’s second cast “Nabucco” proves respectable unlike the matinee audience |
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Mourning Becomes ElectraFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | ![]() |
A good show! |
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Brilliant FGO production lets ‘Mourning’ shine |
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Love that kills |
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Amores que matan, odios que enlutan |
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Levy’s “Mourning” proves an electrifying season opener for FGO |
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La TraviataFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | ![]() ![]() |
Return of the lost woman |
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Baritone a bright spot in FGO’s weak second-cast “Traviata” |
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FGO closes season with a dramatic, vividly sung “Traviata” |
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Una Traviata para degustar “á la Verdi” |
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Die ZauberflöteFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() ![]() |
Winter dreams, give me more, give me more |
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FGO serves up an entertaining and spectacular "Magic Flute" |
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FGO serves up an entertaining and spectacular “Magic Flute” |
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La SonnambulaFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
To sing through the night |
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Una sonámbula que no da un paso en falso |
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La bohèmeFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
Better late than never |
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Florida Grand Opera lives up to its name with a moving and impassioned “La Bohème” |
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Roméo et JulietteFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | ![]() ![]() |
Emocionante Roméo & Juliette en FGO |
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A memorable Romeo et Juliette caps off Florida Grand Opera’s season |
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‘Romeo y Julieta’ una producción elegante con una pareja ideal |
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The kids aren't alright |
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Juliette soars over Romeo in Florida Grand Opera production |
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Soprano Alejandres lights up FGO’s “Roméo et Juliette” |
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RigolettoFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | ![]() ![]() |
Rigoletto: It sucks to be me! |
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Cold, cold hearts prevail in the Florida Grand Opera's 'Rigoletto' |
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Darn close to perfect |
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Florida Grand Opera delivers a powerful and memorable “Rigoletto” |
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FGO’s powerful ‘Rigoletto’ has it all |
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Michael Fabiano
Un duque entre tenores.
Un duque entre tenores.
Michael Fabiano
Pasión de tenor.
Pasión de tenor.
Tenor Michael Fabiano
“Opera is my job, my love and passion: I choose music”
“Opera is my job, my love and passion: I choose music”
La rondineFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
Caballero, conductor Tebar lift FGO’s uneven “Rondine” |
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Another company premiere |
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Ramon Tebar
Florida Grand Opera's new conductor brings his meticulous spontaneity to Puccini’s “Rondine.”
Florida Grand Opera's new conductor brings his meticulous spontaneity to Puccini’s “Rondine.”
Ramón Tebar tras el vuelo de La Rondine
"El mundo anda mal pero a la música, la veo bien y si tuviera más presencia, el mundo andaría mejor. Por eso soy músico, porque apuesto por ella"
"El mundo anda mal pero a la música, la veo bien y si tuviera más presencia, el mundo andaría mejor. Por eso soy músico, porque apuesto por ella"
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