The Atlanta Opera - Atlanta | 26 January 2021 |
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PagliacciThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
Pagliacci takes to the Big Top in Atlanta |
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Atlanta Opera launches tent series with of-the-moment staging |
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Der Kaiser von AtlantisThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
Atlantis in Atlanta |
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Despite challenges from the pandemic, performers find their way and put on a memorable show |
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Porgy and BessThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
Atlanta Opera creates compelling take on ‘Porgy and Bess’ |
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SalomeThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Atlanta Opera’s Salomé is nonstop psychological thriller |
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The Atlanta Opera’s new “Salome” haunts with its grotesque beauty |
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La TraviataThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
Atlanta Opera closes season with powerful ‘Traviata’ |
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Eugene OneginThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
The Atlanta Opera goes full intensity for Eugene Onegin |
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Dead Man WalkingThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() ![]() |
Potency registers in a stark revival |
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Atlanta Opera highlights classic roots of ‘Dead Man Walking’ |
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A gut-wrenching story of redemption |
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West Side StoryThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
The Atlanta Opera delivers a “must see” take on the classic “West Side Story” |
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Charlie Parker's YardbirdThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
The Atlanta Opera’s “Charlie Parker’s Yardbird” celebrates the bebop jazz icon |
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Sweeney ToddThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
The Atlanta Opera borrows from the old for a gruesomely fun “Sweeney Todd” |
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Atlanta Opera gives ‘Sweeney Todd’ plenty of edge |
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CarmenThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
The Atlanta Opera puts a playful, wily spin on the smoldering “Carmen” |
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Atlanta Opera reminds us why ‘Carmen’ is a classic |
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La fille du régimentThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() ![]() |
The Atlanta Opera gets the last laugh with “Daughter of the Regiment” |
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Bright but restrained |
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Atlanta Opera's The Daughter Of The Regiment hits lot of high notes |
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Daughter of the theater
Soprano Andriana Chuchman on returning to ‘La Fille Du Régiment’ with The Atlanta Opera and her dream roles.
Soprano Andriana Chuchman on returning to ‘La Fille Du Régiment’ with The Atlanta Opera and her dream roles.
Der Fliegende HolländerThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
The Atlanta Opera puts an exciting cinematic touch on “The Flying Dutchman” |
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Atlanta Opera steers ‘The Flying Dutchman’ well |
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Die sieben TodsundenThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
‘Seven Deadly Sins,’ a sung ballet well worth seeing |
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Atlanta Opera’s “Seven Deadly Sins” is a clever homage to Weill |
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La finta giardinieraThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
The Atlanta Opera closes its season with a lovely garden party for “The Secret Gardener” |
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TurandotThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
The Atlanta Opera’s “Turandot” overcomes the holes in its plot with strong details |
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Atlanta Opera’s ‘Turandot’ tries, succeeds on a grand scale |
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Don PasqualeThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
The Atlanta Opera smartly transforms Donizetti’s comedy classic “Don Pasquale” |
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Atlanta Opera’s ‘Don Pasquale’ is fresh, fun and lively |
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Maria de Buenos AiresThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
The Atlanta Opera’s ideal marriage of “María de Buenos Aires” and La Maison Rouge |
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Silent NightThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() ![]() |
War is hell but the Puts-Campbell Silent Night is a wonder in Atlanta |
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The Atlanta Opera brings grit and realism to its ambitious WWI drama “Silent Night” |
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Atlanta Opera’s ‘Silent Night’ captures humanity during WWI truce |
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Die Entführung aus dem SerailThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
‘The Abduction from the Seraglio’ resonates with contemporary audience |
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The Atlanta Opera opens season with Mozart’s “Abduction From the Seraglio” |
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Voices excel as comedy falters in Atlanta Opera’s ‘Abduction’ |
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Roméo et JulietteThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Atlanta Opera ends season well with ‘Romeo and Juliet’ |
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The Pirates of PenzanceThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
‘Pirates of Penzance’ isn’t best match for Atlanta Opera |
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La bohèmeThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Atlanta Opera’s ‘La Bohème’ captures love, loss in 1890s Paris |
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For the Atlanta Opera’s “La Bohème,” familiarity breeds an engagingly comfortable zone |
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WinterreiseThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Opera paired with projected video in new production |
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The Atlanta Opera’s “Winterreise” takes a fresh look at Schubert’s masterpiece |
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Three DecembersThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
The Atlanta Opera hits subtle touches in simple but effective “Three Decembers” |
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Le nozze di FigaroThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Lively “Marriage of Figaro” is the Atlanta Opera’s best outing of the season |
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RigolettoThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Atlanta Opera’s impressive, intense “Rigoletto” showcases strong young cast |
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Madama ButterflyThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Atlanta Opera’s “Madama Butterfly” flies on strong singing (and a few clichés) |
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FaustThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Upholding respectability and tradition |
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ToscaThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
Three ‘firsts’ in season opener |
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La TraviataThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
Mary Dunleavy shines in ‘La Traviata’ |
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CarmenThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
The Atlanta Opera promises to deliver a worthy 'Carmen' with solid dress rehearsal |
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Atlanta Opera’s ‘Carmen’ seduces |
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Don GiovanniThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
Atlanta Opera performs ‘Don Giovanni' in fun, effective way |
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Atlanta Opera's Don Giovanni is out to steal your heart |
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The Golden TicketThe Atlanta OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
The seasoned cast of bad kids gave a master class in how singing skills can illuminate negative qualities |
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Atlanta Opera receives $500k grant, launches streaming platform |
Atlanta Opera fans can now enjoy staged productions and exclusive content on the new web-based streaming platform, Spotlight Media, thanks to a half-million-dollar grant from the Lettie Pate Evans Foundation. |
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Q&A: Tomer Zvulun |
Atlanta Opera Artistic & General Manager Tomer Zvulun on the courage and imagination of making opera into a circus. |
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This fall, the Atlanta Opera is going alfresco |
Atlanta Opera pivots to outdoor shows during COVID-19. |
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Atlanta Opera reimagines 2020-21 season, announces 2021-22 plans |
The Atlanta Opera has announced the formation of the Atlanta Opera Company Players, featuring 12 world-class singers. |
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Atlanta Opera postpones final two shows of 2019-20 season |
The Atlanta Opera was set to wrap up its 2019-20 season with performances of “Madama Butterfly” and Tom Cipullo’s “Glory Denied.” Both shows have been postponed. |
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