by juanalvaro | Feb 1, 2009 | Reviews
“ It was the hottest ticket of the season, with sold out performances and great acclaim at evening’s end…..And Atlanta Opera gave it the same level of preparation and care it gives its usual fare: mostly well sung; smart and literal stage direction (by Richard...
by juanalvaro | Jan 15, 2009 | Reviews
Mentre l’energica bacchetta di Fagen avviava l’Ouverture da ‘Die Fliedermaus’ di Johann Strauss, riproponendo […..] una gestualità frizzante e ritmica generosa già notata […..]Annely Zeni, Alto Adige, 03.01.2009 Musik so jung und frisch […..]Es war ein traumhafter...
by juanalvaro | Nov 26, 2008 | Reviews
In Fidelio, strong conducting is a must, and Portland Opera was fortunate to have Arthur Fagen….. his tempos were quick, especially in the canon quartet; this is often a time-stops moment, but Fagen’s fast, flowing tempo linked it to the singspiel world of the...
