ARTHUR FAGEN CONDUCTS LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR, THE FIRST PRODUCTION OF THE ATLANTA OPERA 2011-2012
Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor will open the 2011-2012 season of the Atlanta Opera at the Cobb Energy Centre. Arthur Fagen, in his inaugural season as Atlanta Opera Music Director, will conduct the production on November 12, 15, 18 and 20, 2011. Mr. Fagen has been conducting several new productions in Atlanta during past years, as The Magic Flute, Glass’s Akhnaten and The Flying Dutchman. During the season Mr. Fagen will also conduct Mozart’s Don Giovanni.
Latest reviews:
A well-conceived production of Mozart’s “Cosi fan tutte,” sung, played and done equally well…. Conductor Arthur Fagen had the full measure of things, exhibiting in his leadership a keen sensitivity to tonal quality, style, pace, clarity, and balances. The Chamber Orchestra, augmented by harpsichord and continuo cello for period authenticity, responded with ardor and elasticity.
www.heraldtimesonline.com , Peter Jacobi, September 26, 2011
Arthur Fagen conducted a nicely paced performance with attention to orchestral and vocal details. He has the Chamber Orchestra up a bit higher in the pit than usual, which visually made them seem more involved in the production. The sound was excellent throughout.
www.indianapublicmedia.org, George Walker, September 26, 2011
