Posts Tagged ‘David Bennett’
Exotic, Musically Rich Production of Daniel Catán’s ‘Florencia en el Amazonas’
San Diego Opera’s rousing, vibrant production of Daniel Catán’s “Florencia en el Amazonas” opened Saturday, March 17, at Civic Theatre with a smartly directed cast of strong, younger singers and great support in the pit from the San Diego Symphony.
Read MorePuccini’s ‘Turandot’–Grand Opera Produced in Sumptuous Style
San Diego Opera’s sumptuous, musically resplendent production of Puccini’s “Turnadot” opened Saturday, February 24, in the Civic Theatre.
Read MoreDavid Bennett Announces San Diego Opera’s 2018-2019 Season
San Diego Opera’s General Director David Bennett just announced Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro,” Verdi’s “Rigoletto,” and Bizet’s “Carmen” as the 2018-2019 traditional main stage productions at Civic Theatre. Additional productions next season include Jake Heggie’s “Three Decembers” and Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel.”
Read MoreSoprano Lise Lindstrom Returns to San Diego Opera Singing her Acclaimed, Signature Turandot
When San Diego Opera General Director David Bennett signed soprano Lise Lindstrom to sing the title role in Puccini’s “Turandot,” he was not exactly going out on a limb. She had performed it with acclaim at her Metropolitan Opera debut in 2009, not to mention a well-received San Diego Opera production in 2011 . . .
Read MoreSan Diego Opera Charts an Adventurous New Course with its 2017-18 Season
Anyone still wondering what San Diego Opera will look under the leadership of General Director David Bennett need only peruse the company’s recently announced programming for the upcoming 2017-18 season . . .
Read MoreSan Diego Opera’s Expanded 2016-17 Season Announced
San Diego Opera’s new 2016-17 season has been expanded to five operas and will open with a solo recital by tenor superstar Piotr Beczala on September 17, 2016, at the Balboa Theatre.
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