Swedish soprano Soderstrom dies Nov 22, 2009
She would be remembered particularly for her performances as Tatiana in Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin and the Marshallin in Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier, the Opera said. Her name would also long be associated with the role of Marguerite in Gounod's Faust, for which she won great acclaim with performances in the United States and in the former Soviet Union. (Yahoo! Asia News)
SFMOMa's 75th celebration takes lots of teamwork Nov 13, 2009
He directed four operas for Berkeley Opera, creating critically lauded productions of "Eugene Onegin," Handel's "Acis and Galatea" and "Legend of the Ring." Most recently, he directed the world premier of "Chrysalis," by composer Clark Suprynowicz and playwright John O'Keefe. Streshinsky said he's delighted with the new theater in El Cerrito, which unlike Berkeley's Julia Morgan Theater, has an orchestra pit, dressing room, a better stage and more seating. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Comic lights brighten Dark Nights Nov 8, 2009
On Feb. 9, for instance, in the middle of Anchorage Opera's production of Tchaikovsky's "Eugene Onegin," the Dark Night will include Samuel Barber's troubling, snarky "A Hand of Bridge.". From the same composer who penned the beloved "Adagio for Strings," this mini-novella ranks among the finest musical masterworks by any American. (Anchorage Daily News)
Legends Theatre Presents Exclusive Kansas City La Boheme Presentation - September 24 & 27 Sep 22, 2009
Fall/Winter '09 Schedule Sept 24, 7pm & Sept 27, 1pm: LA BOHEME (Puccini) -- A film by Robert Dornhelm Oct 15, 7pm & Oct 18, 1pm: I PURITANI (Bellini) -- Teatro Comunale, Italy Oct 29, 7pm & Nov 1, 1pm: SWAN LAKE (Tchaikovsky) -- Mariinsky Ballet, St Petersburg, Russia Nov 12, 7pm & Nov 15, 1pm: EUGENE ONEGIN (Tchaikovsky) -- Bolshoi Opera, L'Opera de Paris, France Nov 19, 7pm & Nov 22 & 29, 1pm: THE NUTCRACKER (Tchaikovsky) -- Mariinsky Ballet, St Petersburg, Russia Dec 7, Time TBA: LIVE -... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
G-20 Partnership debuts new media center Sep 2, 2009
At Tuesday s press briefing, the Pittsburgh Opera also updated its plans to work around the Pittsburgh Summit to debut its upcoming performances of the Russian classic, Eugene Onegin. Because the opera s theater, Benedum Center, could fall within the G-20 s security perimeter, the Pittsburgh Opera moved its dress rehearsal date to the Wednesday before the summit, allowing the opera to host a reception for the Russian delegation, which will also be able to attend the rehearsal. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Real patriots support art Aug 2, 2009
It helps me one-up my boastful friends in the Lower 48 to say that I live in a city capable of hosting an exhibit of Andy Warhol art or staging a production of "Eugene Onegin.". What's more, the level of public involvement with these institutions is also high. (Anchorage Daily News)
Weekend Events Jul 10, 2009
The Met Opera: Live in HD presents the tragedy "Eugene Onegin," Sunday, 1 p.m., Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center, Mercyhurst College. Cost: $10. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Dance review: Eifman Ballet's 'Onegin' May 7, 2009
It would be hard to overstate just how beloved Alexander Pushkin's 19th century poem "Eugene Onegin" is to the Russian people. It has inspired Tchaikovsky's famous opera and John Cranko's 1965 ballet, and its translation alone has sparked endless controversies. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A review of Eifman Ballet's 'Onegin' May 6, 2009
It would be hard to overstate just how beloved Alexander Pushkin's 19th century poem "Eugene Onegin" is to the Russian people ... Dance review: Eifman Ballet's 'Onegin' Articles It would be hard to overstate just how beloved Alexander Pushkin's 19th century poem "Eugene Onegin" is to the Russian people. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
