Revolution (and Love) on Their Minds Sep 19, 2008
Listening to so much twisting exposition set to music is kind of like hearing a far-fetched, coincidence-driven Italian opera like Il Trovatore in English. To be fair, Ms. Santoriello does manage to hoist into her script most of the skeleton of the novel s story about love and death and mistaken identity in late-18th-century London, allowing for a few chronological rearrangements and telescoping of details. (New York Times)
International opera star who lives in Holmen, Wis., to debut with Minnesota Opera Sep 4, 2008
Next, Khudoley will perform the role of Leonora in Verdi s Il Trovatore with the Minnesota Opera in the Twin Cities later this month ... She said she has 20 operas in her repertoire, but Il Trovatore is not one of them ... Mlada Khudoley has her debut with the Minnesota Opera in Verdi s Il Trovatore, Sept. 20, 23, 25 and 27-28. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Andrea Bocelli Aug 29, 2008
Other operatic selections included arias and duets from Verdi's Il Trovatore and Rigoletto. Best of all, however, were the duets from Puccini's ever popular La Boheme in which he sang "Your Tiny Hand Is Frozen" with Paola Sanguinetti. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Merola singers firmly embrace 'Werther' duet Aug 19, 2008
Soprano Leah Crocetto displayed a powerful Verdi voice and formidable precision technique in a scene from "Il Trovatore." Mezzo Natasha Flores brought an easy, flowing tone to a scene from Thomas' "Mignon" that she shared with the warm-voiced, if somewhat stiff bass-baritone Carlos Monzn. Soprano Rena Harms gave the title character's music a winningly liquid, swooping aspect in a passage from Strauss' "Arabella." Tenor David Lomel stood and confidently delivered the Italianate set piece, "Di... (San Francisco Chronicle)
No Guiding Vision Jul 19, 2008
But first, "Il Trovatore." ... Festival Opera: Verdi's "Il Trovatore" repeats at 8 tonight and 2 p.m. Sunday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Summer Pops June 21: Chorus awash in the tropics Jun 14, 2008
Along with the show tunes they ll sing with Besley, and their own medley from "South Pacific," the Chorus of Westerly will perform two operatic standards, the "Anvil Chorus" from Verdi s "Il Trovatore," and his "Va, Pensiero," the slave chorus from Nabucco that has become something of a national anthem in Italy. And in honor of the fourth Indiana Jones film, now in local cinemas, conductor George Kent will lead his Pops orchestra in John Williams original theme from "Raiders of the Lost Ark.". (Westerly Sun, RI)
Il Trovatore, Holland Park, London Jun 5, 2008
It was once famously said that Verdi's Il trovatore required the four best singers in the world. Unfortunately, they were unable to make it to west London this summer, and the four who did must have wondered if being in a dismal production on a very wet day was quite what they had bargained for. (Independent)
Dramatic turn for symphony Apr 12, 2008
What: La Forza del Destino, Overture and Pace, pace, mio Dio; Macbeth, Witches' Chorus, Chorus of Scottish Refugees and Macduff's Aria; Rigoletto, Zitti, zitti and Pari siamo; Il Trovatore, Anvil Chorus and Squilli, echeggi la tromba guerriera; Aida, Act III and Act II Finale. When: 8 p.m. Saturday. (Florida Times-Union)
Soprano Indra Thomas finds her emotional match in Verdi's 'Aida' Apr 12, 2008
While Aida reigns supreme in her repertoire, she also appears in such classics as Un Ballo in Maschera ( A Masked Ball ), Otello, Don Carlos and Il Trovatore ( The Troubadour ). She's conquering the world right now, says Ian Campbell, San Diego Opera's general and artistic director, who hired her for Aida. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
A homecoming of sorts for Stephanie Blythe Mar 27, 2008
At 38, she has already performed Azucena (in "Il Trovatore") at the Royal Opera in London's Covent Garden; and at the Met this season, she stole the show as the sorceress Ulrica, who has only a single scene in "A Masked Ball." The complex Princess Eboli in "Don Carlo" remains in her future. Amneris is, however, the biggest and best known among all Verdi's bad-girl mezzos. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Stage named for opera singer Mar 24, 2008
As a young artist, Domingo performed frequently with the New Orleans Opera, singing a total of nine roles, including Don Jos; in Bizet's "Carmen," Cavaradossi in Puccini's "Tosca," Manrico in Verdi's "Il Trovatore" and the title role in Giordano's "Andrea Chenier." His local performances of the latter two roles were the first time he sang them anywhere. All those appearances were at the Municipal Auditorium, where the opera company performed until the Theatre of the Performing Arts opened in... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Queler's OONY Perseveres Mar 9, 2008
Millo, head tilted back, displayed her usual over-the-top acting and dramatic inflection in the "Mira, di acerbe lagrime" duet from Verdi's "Il Trovatore" with baritone Stephen Gaertner. Giordani struggled a bit in "Tu l'as dit," his duet with from Stoyanova from Meyerbeer's "Les Huguenots" but his voice opened for an elegant and emotional "Cielo e mar!" from Ponchielli's "La Gioconda.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Verdi gets a new fan in an eighth-grade student Feb 10, 2008
Let me first say that I have never had an experience quite like Il Trovatore. Hats off to the orchestra and, most certainly, to the maestro. (Anchorage Daily News)
Four big voices in Trovatore display superb musicality Feb 6, 2008
I do not remember hearing four such enormous voices in the Discovery Theatre as those possessed by the principal quartet in the current production of Il Trovatore. They amply filled the house to my back-row seat; they remained audible over the orchestra for which conductor Gerald Steichen deserves a share of the credit. (Anchorage Daily News)
Arts scene: (2/1/08) Feb 1, 2008
Big voices, great tunes in "Il Trovatore". "Il Trovatore" often comes up in conversations about the dumbest plots in opera. (Anchorage Daily News)
China's Renowned International Opera Stars to Perform at Inaugural Launch of Encore Music and Art Academy in Santa Clara Jan 30, 2008
Her performances of Leonora in Il Trovatore with the Hong Kong Opera Company that same year also received many praises. As recently as last May, Ms. Gao sang the title role of Madame Butterfly and Violetta with Shanghai Opera Company and Tianjin Symphony Orchestra. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tell me your troubadour tale and I'll tell you mine Jan 28, 2008
OPERA: What if "Il Trovatore" had been set in Alaska ... "Il Trovatore" -- the troubadour -- which Anchorage Opera will present starting Saturday, has been a hit since it premiered 150 years ago ... On the left, "Il Trovatore" as presented in the opera house. (Anchorage Daily News)
Opera Preview: Will ‘Gems’ sparkle for AZ Opera? Jan 28, 2008
Adding Carolyn Betty to the Gems tray of precious stones provides not only the second voice for the Barcarolle but a solo aria from Il trovatore. A graduate of the Pittsburgh Opera Center, Betty has appeared in Magic Flute, Cosi fan tutte , sang Annina in Traviata in St. Louis and Micaela in Carmen in Pittsburgh. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Classics dilemma Jan 21, 2008
Il Trovatore (2007; 2000) ... As recently as last season, one of the staples, Il Trovatore, came in under projection. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Verdi: Raised Opera's Heights Nov 17, 2007
Il Trovatore, and more, popular to this day ... Verdi's music are instantly recognized, for example, "La donna mobile" (woman is fickle) from Rigoletto or "Anvil Chorus" from Il Trovatore, often used in numerous TV commercials, are as acclaimed today as when it was first written ... Other operas followed: Il trovatore (The Troubadour) and La traviata (The Erring One), Aida, considered by many opera buffs as his masterpiece, Requiem, Otello and his last opera, Falstaff. (Suite101.com)
Opera emphasizes comedy in Mozart's 'Abduction' Nov 14, 2007
Burks' commanding stage presence and soothing speaking voice seemed a tease; we won't get to hear his vocal stylings until February, when he returns for "Il Trovatore.". Visually, the opera was also a real treat. (Anchorage Daily News)
Proud, eloquent return to spotlight for Hope Briggs Nov 13, 2007
Her finest showing came midway through the set, with a rendition of "Tacea la notte placida" from Verdi's "Il Trovatore" that was both voluptuous and pure-voiced. The opening phrases were shaped with eloquent directness, and with Morgan's aid, Briggs then brought the aria to ever-greater heights of intensity and emotional fluency. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Blind Italian Tenor Andrea Bocelli Sings At Met For Practice Nov 10, 2007
He has recorded six full operas: "Werther;" Leoncavallo's "Pagliacci;" Mascagni's "Cavalleria Rusticana;" Puccini's "La Boheme" and "Tosca" and Verdi's "Il Trovatore.". 2007 by. (WNBC.com, NY)
Spotlight on... Artist in Residence Francois Clemmons Oct 19, 2007
Artist in Residence Francois Clemmons - Arts. The Middlebury Campus. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
That's Entertainment!: Forgach House presents 12th annual Variety Show at BPAC Sep 20, 2007
After his studies, he made his operatic debut at the age of 21 with the Arizona Opera Company in the Opera Il Trovatore as Ruiz. Since then, he has performed in more than 25 operas with the company, most recently in September 2005, and with the Austin Lyric Opera. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Big Lucy and a life on the high Cs Sep 8, 2007
He avoided dramatic repertory, dropping Manrico from Il Trovatore because he felt it pushed his voice too far. He returned to Australia several times, singing Rodolfo in La Boheme, with Madelyn Renee, his travelling secretary, dietitian and cook, Mimi to his Rodolfo. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Pavarotti discography Sep 8, 2007
"Il Trovatore," Verdi; Levine; Marton, Pavarotti, Zajick, Milnes, Wells, Metropolitan Opera (Deutsche Grammophon). . (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Pavarotti Dies Sep 7, 2007
San Francisco audiences heard his role debuts as Riccardo in Verdi's "Un Ballo in Maschera" (1971), Fernando in Donizetti's "La Favorita" (1973), Rodolfo in Verdi's "Luisa Miller" (1974), Manrico in Verdi's "Il Trovatore" (1975), Calaf in Puccini's "Turandot" (1977), Enzo Grimaldi in Ponchielli's "La Gioconda" (1979) and Radames in Verdi's "Aida" (1981). In 1981, Pavarotti gave a concert at the Civic Auditorium to raise money for the Italian town of Morra de Sanctis, which had been devastated by... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Obituary: Luciano Pavarotti Sep 6, 2007
Roles he later undertook included Riccardo in Un Ballo in Maschera, Ernani, Rodolfo in Luisa Miller, Manrico in Il Trovatore, Cavaradossi in Tosca, Calaf in Turandot (which gave him his World Cup aria, Nessun Dorma), Idomeneo and Enzo in La Gioconda. After the success of his high Cs at the Met and the engagement of Breslin, he started to extend the number and scale of recitals that he undertook, starting with one in Liberty, Missouri, in February 1973. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
500 days, 50 countries: one couple's journey around the world Aug 19, 2007
We were lucky to get seats for only 10 after a wait of a couple of hours, and were rewarded with an engaging performance of "Il Trovatore.". We heard that the famous public baths are a must-do in Budapest. (North County Times)
Twist in the tale adds power to lovers' struggle Jul 5, 2007
Il Trovatore Opera Australia Opera House, July 3. Of Verdi's three great achievements of the early 1850s, Rigoletto (1851), Il Trovatore (1853) and La Traviata (1853), it is Il Trovatore that is the most backward looking, reverting to the more conventional recitative and aria patterns, which the other two works start to transgress ... Just as the other two works explore fathers and daughters, both real and surrogate, pure and redeeming, so Il Trovatore ultimately centres on the Cain-and-Abel... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Il Trovatore Jul 5, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Peter McCallum, reviewerJuly 5, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Opera concert Saturday a first for Wilcox Park Jul 4, 2007
The Salt March Opera chorus will perform Verdi s always-popular Anvil Chorus from Il Trovatore, and the lovely Slave Chorus from Nabucco. A grand finale will bring the singers together for the Brindisi drinking waltz from La Traviata. (Westerly Sun, RI)
The Air This Week Jul 3, 2007
8 p.m. Bruno Bartoletti/Chicago Lyric Opera: Verdi "Il trovatore" (Sondra Radvanovsky, Dolora Zajick, Walter Fraccaro, Mark Delavan, Andrea Silvestrelli) (WHRB); Seattle Symphony (WGBH 89. 7-HD2). (Boston Globe)
For this singer, it's all about the song Jun 13, 2007
Verdi's In solitaria stanza felt like a narration by a fifth-business opera character, and not just because it offered a preview of a tune from Il Trovatore. Amy Beach's brief The Year's at the Spring billowed so quickly into its huge final affirmation as to seem like a miniaturist's riposte to the multipart scenas sometimes given to opera heroines. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Younger talents soar with Domingo Jun 2, 2007
Mr. Ledesma and Mr. Kowaljow returned to sing a chillingly dramatic duet from Verdi's tragic opera "Don Carlo." Miss Moore, Miss Lee, Miss Mutchler and Miss Wor sashayed in to hatch a comic revenge on Verdi's "Falstaff." Miss Marrocu and Mr. Ataneli offered a tense battle of the wills between Leonora and the Count from Verdi's "Il Trovatore" ("The Troubador"). The evening concluded with most of the performers back onstage to sing the popular "Brindisi" from Verdi's "La Traviata" as Mr. Domingo... (Washington Times)
People: Britney Spears, Riyo Mori, Lindsay Lohan May 31, 2007
" (AP) Lindsay Lohan has returned to rehab after a weekend drunken-driving arrest, her publicist said, raising questions about whether she can start shooting her latest film. The entertainment trade paper Daily Variety reported this week that Lohan had just joined the cast of "Poor Things," a comedy starring Shirley MacLaine set to begin filming this week. The publicist wouldn't provide details, but several celebrity news outlets, including TMZ.com and Us Weekly magazine online, said Lohan... (International Herald Tribune)
* Classical DVD reviews May 3, 2007
IL TROVATORE Verdi Cappuccili, Cossotto, Domingo Conductor: Herbert von Karajan JINGO JDV 311001 ... Verdi's Il Trovatore conducted by Karajan in Vienna, in a veteran performance newly released here by Taiwan's Jingo Records, is stunning on account of its soloists. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
La Forza del Destino Verdi Opera Apr 21, 2007
La Forza del Destino Verdi Opera: Giuseppe Verdis Opera The Force of Destiny. La Forza del Destino Verdi Opera. (Suite101.com)
Simon Boccanegra Verdi Opera Apr 21, 2007
Simon Boccanegra Verdi Opera: Giuseppe Verdis Famous Italian Opera, Introduced. Simon Boccanegra Verdi Opera. (Suite101.com)
Otello Verdi Opera Apr 20, 2007
Otello Verdi Opera: Giuseppe Verdis setting of Shakespeares Othello. Otello Verdi Opera. (Suite101.com)
Un Ballo in Maschera Verdi Opera Apr 20, 2007
Un Ballo in Maschera Verdi Opera: Giuseppe Verdis Opera the Masked Ball. Un Ballo in Maschera Verdi Opera. (Suite101.com)
Rigoletto Verdi Opera Plot Apr 19, 2007
Rigoletto Verdi Opera Plot: Verdis Famous Opera Court Jester Rigoletto. Rigoletto Verdi Opera Plot. (Suite101.com)
Anchorage arts presenters announce 2007-08 seasons Apr 16, 2007
Anchorage Daily News. " And UAA's Department of Theatre and Dance will tackle meaty work, including "We Bombed in New Haven," a war-themed play by the author of "Catch 22. (Anchorage Daily News)
Roberto Algana Profiled Apr 6, 2007
Il Trovatore Verdi; CD: Emd/Emi Classics - #5573602. Werther Massenet; CD: Emd/Emi Classics - #56820. (Suite101.com)
'Il Trovatore' a hard-fought victory Mar 27, 2007
OPERA REVIEW 'Il Trovatore' a noble, hard-fought victory ... Azucena (Marianne Cornetti), have some issues in Verdi's "Il Trovatore." ... At the end of the third act of Verdi's Il Trovatore, with the orchestra raging and the drama reaching a fever pitch, the tenor steps out to the front of the stage and crowns the aria Di quella pira with a sustained high C.. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Singing a new song Mar 19, 2007
Il Trovatore, by Giuseppe Verdi San Diego Opera; 7 p.m. Saturday and March 27, 8 p.m. March 30, 2 p.m. April 1 and 7 p.m. April 4; In Italian, with English translations; Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., downtown; $27 to $152 ($182 tomorrow); $20 rush tickets, subject to availability; (619) 533-7000 or ... Opera-goers should have little difficulty understanding the plot twists in Verdi's Il Trovatore, the celebrated masterwork, sung in Italian, that opens a five-performance engagement on Saturday... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Opera review: Saturation of senses Feb 20, 2007
OPERA REVIEW Multiple senses are saturated by cast, set. By Grace Leslie UNION-TRIBUNE. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Seduced by 'Samson and Delilah' Feb 17, 2007
Il Trovatore by Giuseppe Verdi: The famous Anvil Chorus is just one of the highlights of the masterwork that will feature such accomplished singers as Covent Garden's Nicola Rossi Giordano and the Vienna State Opera's Paoletta Marrocu. 7 p.m. March 24 and 27; 8 p.m. March 30; 2 p.m. April 1; 7 p.m. April 4. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Suicide, Rejection, Hell and Roses: a London Valentine's Guide; Preview Feb 14, 2007
Conductor Nicola Luisotti made a stunning house debut a few weeks ago with a luxurious, full-bodied ``Il Trovatore'' and returns to the pit for what promises to be a thrilling ride through Puccini's score. Luisotti has been appointed music director of the San Francisco Opera from 2009, and on the evidence of his recent London success there will be some fireworks in the bay when he takes over. (Bloomberg -- UK)
North County Community News briefs: Coaches' fundraiser is tonight Feb 9, 2007
Shaheen also will present an overview of Verdi's "Il Trovatore at 10 a.m. March 24 in the Shulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane. Call (760) 434-2904 or visit the Web site at .Dog obedience class offeredCARLSBAD ---- Carlsbad Recreation Department will offer a dog obedience class for pets and owners from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 27 to April 3; and April 17 to May 22 on Tuesdays at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine St.Emphasis is placed on understanding how dogs learn. Solutions for... (North County Times)
At the Academy: A red-carpet walk to a glittery affair. Jan 28, 2007
The Philadelphia Orchestra's program referred to the building's first moments of life, with an aria from the first opera performed there, in 1857, Il Trovatore, plus works recorded by the orchestra in the Academy for the Disney film Fantasia. Rod Stewart crooned. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Community calendar Jan 27, 2007
Topic is Il Trovatore: Great Tunes Adorning an Absurd Story or a Compelling Music Drama. Free. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
Opera master: Raffaele Cardone pours his passion into Miami Lyric Opera Jan 8, 2007
We can't do Il Trovatore or Aida, because you need a big orchestra, a big chorus, more props. . (The Miami Herald)
