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Transformation & Revelation: Gormley to Gaga – Designing for Performance @ Summerhall Galleries Edinburgh
Transformation & Revelation takes the viewer on a journey through the different elements of British theatre design from 2007 – 20011. In total there are 33 diverse exhibits in the Summerhall Gallery in Edinburgh, highlighting a variety of performances within different theatre spaces. The exhibition is presented in collaboration with the V and A museum...
Like comedy? Give Die Fledermaus a try – Johann Strauss on DVD
If you like comedy then why not spread your wings and try watching the classic production of Die Fledermaus directed by Otto Schenk. This DVD is of a production from 1972, but it has not dated badly and stars a dream cast including Janowitz, Wachter and Windgassen. The Wiener Philharmoniker is conducted with gusto by...
Review: Dublin Fringe Festival-DOGS
Emma Martin Dance-Dogs-Fringe Festival Dublin 2012-Project Arts Centre As Dogs begins the lights come up very slowly, carefully revealing and not revealing what is to be seen. Two musicians take their places behind a large drum set and a harpsichord. A soprano opera singer begins an aria. Six dancers take their places while there is...
Opera at St Mark’s in Florence
Calaf’s aria from Puccini’s Turandot is one that normally brings the house down in opera houses from Berlin to Sydney. Sung by tenor David Righeschi in the intimate venue of St Mark’s Anglican Church, Florence, the aria was even more powerful. Also starring in the St Mark’s evening of opera were soprano Francesca Caligaris and...
