New Orleans Opera - New Orleans | 19 January 2021 |
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Die Entführung aus dem SerailNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Restaging Mozart's 'Abduction from the Seraglio' in 1930s setting proves unconvincing |
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TurandotNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
Puccini's 'Turandot' launches New Orleans Opera season in style |
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Orphée aux EnfersNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Laughs aplenty in Offenbach’s satire that spares nobody |
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New Orleans Opera's 'Orpheus' blurs lines between opera, Broadway |
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PagliacciNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Opera Association opens season with enjoyable 'Cavalleria Rusticana' and 'Pagliacci' |
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Cavalleria RusticanaNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Opera Association opens season with enjoyable 'Cavalleria Rusticana' and 'Pagliacci' |
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FaustNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
New Orleans Opera Association presents devilishly good 'Faust' |
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Sweeney ToddNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
Sondheim's 'Sweeney Todd' fills seats for New Orleans Opera Association |
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'Sweeney Todd' delivers as musical and opera |
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MacbethNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
MACBETH conquers at Mahalia Jackson Theatre |
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Michael Chioldi was a fine choice for the title role |
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Don GiovanniNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
'Don Giovanni' offers a timely counterpart to the latest political headlines |
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N.O. Opera seduces audiences with a sexy 'Don Giovanni' as it opens 74th season |
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ToscaNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
N.O. Opera ends season with intensely dramatic ‘Tosca’ |
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Dead Man WalkingNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
A provocative tragedy that expands death penalty arguments |
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New Orleans Opera’s ‘Dead Man Walking’ is gripping musical theater |
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Die FledermausNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() ![]() |
Well sung, acted 'Fledermaus' will go to audience's head at N.O. Opera |
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Well sung, acted 'Fledermaus' will go to audience's head at N.O. Opera |
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New Orleans Opera’s ‘Fledermaus’ offers beautiful music and lots of laughs |
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La TraviataNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
New Orleans Opera Association opens its 73rd season with Verdi's 'La Traviata' |
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Le nozze di FigaroNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() ![]() |
'Le Nozze di Figaro' closes season with opera that pleases the ears |
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Opera ends season with Figaro's high note |
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N.O. Opera closes season with appealing ‘Marriage of Figaro’ |
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Lucia di LammermoorNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
'Lucia di Lammermoor' more than a mad scene in director's strong vision |
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Soprano, tenor shine in N.O. Opera’s ‘Lucia’ production |
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RusalkaNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
Beautiful music, design of 'Rusalka' can't keep N.O. Opera's lifeless staging afloat |
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CarmenNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
New Orleans Opera's femme fatale |
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Passionate, lively ‘Carmen’ opens N.O. opera season |
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La bohèmeNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
'La Boheme' a sweet, romantic musical kiss from N.O. Opera |
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The light in the attic |
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CendrillonNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
New Orleans Opera finds the right foot with Massenet's familiar fairy tale |
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The glass slipper fits, tunefully |
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Noye's FluddeNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
N.O. Opera's 'Noah's Flood' awash with magic, deep emotion |
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Der VampyrNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
New Orleans Opera Association gives German opera a crescent city update |
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N.O. Opera opens season with well-sung, but campy 'Vampire' |
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Madama ButterflyNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
'Madama Butterfly' closes season for N.O. Opera with some strong singing |
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Samson et DalilaNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
Virile singing gives N.O. Opera's 'Samson' its winning strength |
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Il barbiere di SivigliaNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
A cunning crowd pleaser |
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New Orleans Opera Association opens its subscription season with 'The Barber of Seville' |
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PagliacciNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
A hotly passionate finale for N.O. Opera's season |
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Carmina BuranaNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
A hotly passionate finale for N.O. Opera's season |
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SalomeNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() ![]() |
Bravo to a daring and well-done production |
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N.O. Opera unveils a sultry, strongly sung 'Salome' |
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Head games |
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New Orleans Opera postpones 2020-21 season opening |
The company announced the news in a statement noting “As eager as we are to see you again and enjoy live opera together, we must proceed with everyone’s well-being and safety as the topmost priority." |
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New Orleans Opera extends contract with director Robert Lyall |
The New Orleans Opera Association has extended its contract with Robert Lyall through 2017-18 season, the maestro who serves as general and artistic director for the company. |
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New Orleans Opera announces 2014-15 season of four works |
The New Orleans Opera has quietly announced its 2014-2015 season with a post on the organization's website. |
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New Orleans Opera unveils daring 2013-14 season |
The bill includes one big crowd pleaser – Giacomo Puccini’s “La Boheme” -- and a trio of a compelling, rarely produced works, by Heinrich Marschner, Benjamin Britten and Jules Massenet. |
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New Orleans Opera refuses to sing the blues over tough economy |
Verdi's Requiem will replace the usual fourth full opera, but the company assures patrons that the move does not signal an impending death knell for the company. |
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