Dolora Zajick was the vocal star of the show delivering her patented Amneris. Conductor Nicola Luisotti avoids the orchestra descending into self-parody and things moved along nicely.

On the bright side, I’ve heard far worse sounding Aidas. And given that San Francisco Opera is putting on a mammoth 12 performances, you should have plenty of chance to go. If that is your kind of thing, then this Technicolor travesty may be the opera you’re looking for. The only moment of life in the entire dead three hours was a turquoise, life-sized elephant puppet Radames arrives on in Act II that elicited applause from the audience. The interaction between principals is more often than not stiff and just as likely to happen with either involved party standing at the opposite end of the stage facing the audience. But I for one would not have taken that away from this particular performance. Now reportedly the idea behind the production is to refocus attention on the central love triangle. Or to put it another way, this Aida makes doing nothing look easy. One might surmise from this that all it takes to direct an opera is to dress up some singers, line them up at the foot of the stage, and let them have at it.

Animal Wednesday - Black Kitten.for Marianne und.And in another way, this Aida directed by Jo Davies with neon-colored production design from Zandra Rhodes, made me question my career choice.

Animal Wednesday - It's a Stretch but.

You must let me know when you and DH are coming, we should meet for a coffee at the de Young.Įnjoy - and let me know how you liked the Legion. My home e-mail is: No matter what, the Legion is running a lovely show. as for 'Part 1'.I wish I could be more helpful,if I was there.I could try, but I am committed to be at SF Opera all day Sunday and Monday. You should go on-line to select your day and time for 'Part 2'. 6th - I think.they are open on Labour Day.there will be no extension.as the 'part 1 art' will be returned to Paris - and Part 2 (the REALLY GREAT things) begins on Sept. as members, you can pick what time slots are available for D'orsay = but 'part 1' ends on Sept. so I have not been in de Young mode for a week.

Lynn, I hope you check back here (Saturday night).just home from another opera rehearsal.

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