Recent Posts. Page 49
Mari Eriksmoen – success in Aix en Provence
7/31/14 •
AIX EN PROVENCE/FRANCE: Mari Eriksmoen continues to be a hit at the international operastages. Right now she sings Pamina in a Mozarts The Magic Flute production in Aix en Provence, where hers protrayal of the role as Pamina receives critical acclaim. By Henning Høholt
San Francisco Ballet celebrates Les étés de la Danse 10 year
7/30/14 •
PARIS/FRANCE: The highlight at the performance we attended with San Francisco Ballet, was George Balanchine Four Temperamants, where the choreographer has given the dancers the possibility to show their and the choreographers high class. and the dancers good quality, it was a pleasure, to follow this ballet, whoch is well known in the ballet world, since it was premiered in 1958. To Paul Hindemiths music, with the good Prométhée Orchestra, conducted by Martin West and with the brilliant pianist Roy Bogas as soloist. Review by Henning Høholt, applause photos Tomas Bagackas.
Bournonville in Biarritz 6th edition
7/29/14 •
BIARRITZ/FRANCE: Bournonville in Biarritz 6th edition started this morning (Monday 28. Juliy) in Biarritz. By Henning Høholt
IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA in Florenze
7/28/14 •
FLORENZE/ITALY: The first opera in new Florence Opera House in scenic form is one of the most popular: Rossini’s Barbiere di Siviglia, performed in an old staging created about twenty years ago, Review by Fabio Bardelli.
Rigoletto på Oscarsborg
7/24/14 •
OSCARSBORG/NORGE: Det strekker seg fra dampende erotikk og dyp kjærlighet, til svart sjalusi og bunnløst hat, når Verdis mesterverk Rigoletto settes opp ved Oscarborgs festning i Drøbak 14. – 23. august. Onsdag begynte prøvene med internasjonale operanavn på rollelisten og Stein Winge som regissør. 14. – 23. august
Karajan II fortalt av John Christiansen
7/22/14 •
26. juli er 25-årsdagen for dirigenten Herbert von Karajans død. I denne anden erindringsartikel beskrives fortrinsvis koncerter og operaopførelser præget af hans sidste års sygdom og smerter. af John Christiansen.
Bournonville in Biarritz 2014
7/20/14 •
BIARRITZ/FRANCE: 6 years with Bournonville in Biarritz has soon been gone. The last day this summer is 2nd. August, in the beautiful situated city at the French south-west cost, admired by visitors, who are wanting to return to the city for summer holidays and enjoying the great beaches, deliciouse cafes and restaurants and the international atmosphaere. It starts 28th. July. By Henning Høholt, text and photos
Florence Operahouse – winter program 2014/15
7/19/14 •
FIRENZE/ITALY: The program of opera, ballets and concerts from September 2014 to April 2015 has been officially presented in Florence. Almost all the events will be hosted in new Florence Opera House. Presented by Fabio Bardelli
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LASCAUX – Préhistoric Center
7/18/14 •
LASCAUX/FRANCE: The International Center of Wall Art in Lascaux is presenting a big building out programme, which will open in 2016. The cost is 50 Millions Euro. It is expected that this developement of the caves and the whole historic background for the project will have enormeouse importance for the Lascaux – Dordogne – Perigord district, By Henning Høholt
EMIRATES – øker fly kapasiteten.
7/17/14 •
Dubai/United Arab Emirates: – Flyselskapet Emirates har mottatt sitt femtiende A380 og styrker med det posisjonen som verdens største flyselskap[i]. Med denne siste leveransen har Emirates 224 bredbuksfly og verdens største flåte av A380, i tillegg til flest Boeing 777.
“Som jeg husker Karajan”, fortalt af John Christiansen
7/16/14 •
Dagens citat: Herbert von Karajan havde til ”Rosenkavaleren” på La Scala i Milano i 1953 taget sit ensemble med fra Wien. Prøverne forløb lidt søvnigt. Selv fra spøgefuglen, den herlige baryton Erich Kunz, som sang Faninal, kom der ikke en eneste munter bemærkning. Da afbrød Karajan prøveforløbet og råbte: ”Herr Kunz. Hvor bliver Deres højt priste humor af? Tror De, at vi har engageret Dem til at synge?” Fortalt av John Christiansen,
Anna Netrebko and Riccardo Massi in Paris
7/15/14 •
Anna Netrebko soprano, Riccardo Massi ténor, together with Janácek Philharmonic Ostrava, Czech Republic, conducted by Massimo Zanetti. Review by Henning Høholt
PIA MYRVOLD – Everywhere
7/13/14 •
BEIJING/CHINA: The Norwegian designer PIA MYRVOLD Is for the time being every where. A few days ago she opened a new exposition in Shanghai and she is now in China, By Henning Høholt
PUCCINI FESTIVAL 2014 in Torre del Lago
7/12/14 •
LUCCA/ITALY: In 2014 we celebrate the 110th anniversary from the premiere of Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini, one of the most beloved operas worldwide. The 60th Edition of Puccini’s Festival in Torre del Lago (Lucca, Italy), born on the shore of Massaciuccoli Lake so dear to Puccini and a few meters from his Villa, will open on next July 25th with this very popular opera.
BNP Paribas Foundation supports Montpellier Dance Festival 2014
7/11/14 •
MONTPELLIER/FRANCE; For 30 years the BNP Paribas Foundation and the Montpellier Dance Festival have both supported choreographers from France and other countries, sharing a common spirit of discovery and a commitment to excellence. By Henning Høholt
Dudamel and Berliner Philharmoniker in Florenz
7/09/14 •
FIRENZE/ITALY: Berliner Philarmoniker come back in Florence in this 77th edition of Maggio Musicale Fiorentino under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel, Of course the collaboration with such an Orchestra that seems to go by itself helps him: the sound is wonderful, strings are of the highest level, first parts are simply wonderful, there are real wonders to hear and ponder over Review by Fabio Bardelli
San Francisco Ballet at Les Étés de la Danse in Paris
7/07/14 •
San Francisco Ballet, directed by Helgi Tomasson is of very high class. In Paris they are programming for 18 for exceptional performances, July 10 to 26 at the Théâtre du Châtelet a large programme with a lot of variations, by world famouse choreographers. Presnted by Henning Høholt.:
Grégoire Korganow – photoexposition in Montpellier
7/07/14 •
MONTPELLIER/FRANCE: Grégoire Korganow – photo exposition opened 22. June and is being preneted in AGORA, Cité International de la Danse, Montpellier until July 9th. by Henning Høholt
Cherkaoui and Wang with “生长genesiss” in Montpellier
7/04/14 •
MONTPELLIER/FRANCE: The choreography of “生长genesiss” inclusive the two Chinese characters 生长 literally are meaning Birth an Growth, explores imagery of creation and evolution via the close-up at humankind´s relationship with the surrounding natural materials, the materiality of the body and emotional connections with other people. Review by Henning Høholt
Temirkanov and St.Petersburg Philharmonic in Firenze
7/03/14 •
FIRENZE/ITALY: emirkanov’s rendering of Chaikovsy’s Francesca da Rimini was evident and full of colours, but Stravinsky’s Petruska was quite sensational, thanks to an orchestra who goes on his way perfectly, and which is also to admire for his familiarity to Temirkanov’s gesture, although not easy and not very clear for everybody. Revuew by Fabio Bardelli
Nasjonalballetten til Paris Fashion Week med Henrik Vibskov
7/01/14 •
PARIS/ FRANKRIKE: D Henrik Vibskov viste sin nye herrekolleksjon i Paris fredag, var Nasjonalballetten og Alexander Ekman med – dansende i vann.
Cristina Ortiz i Vigelandsmuseet Søndag. 6.7.14.
7/01/14 •
OSLO/NORGE: I disse fotballtider er det med stolthet at det er lykkes oss å hente Brasils store stjerne, pianistinnen Cristina Ortiz, til Vigeland-museet søndag 6. juli klokken 14. I museets borggård vil hun fremføre verk av Mendelssohn, Brahms og Chopin.
Montpellier Danse Festival 2014
6/30/14 •
MONTPELLIER/FRANCE: It is festival time all over Europe right now. One of the very famouse festivals is the Montpellier Danse Festival, which this year is celebrating its 34th. anniversary. With a brilliant international program. By Henning Høholt
Cechov: “Three Sisters” in Napoli
6/26/14 •
NAPOLI/ITALY: Napoliteatrofestival, the theatre festival held in the important south Italy city, has reached its seventh edition. While at the beginning it offered a big space to new form of plays, research and experimentation, since last year it is also focused on traditional Italian and notably local, Neapolitan realities. Review by Bruno Tredicine
BIG MASKED BALL at Orangerie of Chateau de Versailles
6/25/14 •
Time for a night Orangerie du Château de Versailles became the most elegant, the most whimsical and finest ballrooms. Guests beautifully costumed and masked attend celebrations worthy of the kings of France and their courses. 21, June, 2014.