Monthly Archives: July 2010

Turandot – The Prince of Tartary raises stupidity to a new height – or should I say depth? But Love (and Puccini) conquers all.

Posted on July 26, 2010 by philip

This is the third time in less than a year that I have seen this Zeffirelli production of Turandot on HD, and I want to share with you the change in my reaction to each performance.  Here then, in chronological order, are my reviews written on November 7, November 21, and July 21: Continue reading »

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La Boheme – To Cry or Not to Cry

Posted on July 23, 2010 by philip

La Bohème is one of the most popular operas of all time. Continue reading »

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Pocket Opera La Traviata – Even smaller is even better

Posted on July 19, 2010 by philip

Before I begin my review, I want to make a confession.  I love opera.  In particular, I love opera-in-the-small.  I show that love by writing these reviews and by my support for two small local opera companies.  I am a member of the  West Bay Opera Guild and a member of the Pocket Opera Board of Directors. Continue reading »

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Cosa Fan Tutte & Don Giovanni Review – Mozart takes a hit

Posted on July 14, 2010 by philip

Going to an Emerging Pictures’ European HD performance is frequently an adventure. Some of the European theaters and directors can do strange things to an opera. Continue reading »

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Eugene Onegin Review – Something is different

Posted on July 10, 2010 by philip

San Francisco Splash operanut (Philip Hodge) questions what makes this Met HD production different – Is it me?  Is it this particular production?  Is it Met HD?  Continue reading »

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