Reviews of Opera Theatre of St. Louis coming
comments ()Look for reviews starting Sunday of the four productions at Opera Theatre of St. Louis: the world premiere of “The Golden Ticket” by librettist Donald Sturrock and composer Peter Ash (based...
View ArticleNew Terence Blanchard “Champion” opera isn’t a winner
ST. LOUIS—If there’s anywhere you wouldn’t be surprised by a jazz composer’s new opera about a boxer, it’s Opera Theatre of St. Louis. In 38 seasons, the company has presented 23 world premieres and...
View ArticleOpera review: A “Kiss” best left untouched, hyperactive “Pirates” in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS—Two Opera Theatre of St. Louis offerings this year are what might be called folk operas, both from the 1870s. One, Bedrich Smetana’s The Kiss, was published as such, but it’s largely unknown...
View ArticleOpera review: High-intensity “Il tabarro” and “Pagliacci” in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS—The best of this year’s Opera Theatre of St. Louis offerings, seen Sunday night, is the double-bill of Il tabarro and Pagliacci. Normally teamed with other operas—Il tabarro with the other...
View ArticleOpera Theatre of St. Louis announces 2014 season
ST. LOUIS–The 2014 Opera Theatre of St. Louis festival will include the world premiere of the Ricky Ian Gordon/Royce Vavrek “Twenty-Seven,” with mezzo Stephanie Blythe as Gertrude Stein. Christine...
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