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2021-09-26 11:59:15
An engaging young Papageno and fine international cast, David McVicar's production of Mozart's Die Zauberflöte is in fine health at Covent Garden
[…] of the all-male, quasi Masonic atmosphere of Sarastro's merry band, with Sarastro (Krzysztof Baczyk) himself as something of an enlightened despot of a ruler. The lighter elements are not shirked, and there is a delightful use of puppetry for the snake and for a bird which manages to foil Papageno (Huw Montague Rendall) and rather reminded me of Rod Hull and Emu! McVicar pretty much takes the plot as read, except for making Monostatos (Michael Colvin) ugly rather than black. The misogyny of the original is there, but toned down and it is clear that the women are not simply content to sit back and let the men have everything. German tenor Daniel Behle made a rather serious, noble Tamino, determined and perhaps a little cool. Behle recently sang David in Wagner's Die Meistersinger at Bayreuth and made his role debut as Wagner's Lohengrin, but his voice still has the […]
2021-09-18 11:43:00
Die Zauberflöte, Royal Opera, 15 September 2021
Royal Opera House Tamino – Bernard Richter Pamina – Salome Jicia Papageno – Huw Montague Rendall Queen of the Night – Brenda Rae Sarastro – Krzysztof Baczyk Monostatos – Michael Colvin Papagena – Haegee Lee Speaker – Jochen Schmeckenbecher Three Ladies – Alexandra Lowe, Hanna Hipp, Stephanie Wake-Edwards Two Priests – Harry Nicoll, Donald Maxwell Two Armoured Men – Alan Pingarrón, James Platt Three Boys – Rafael Flutter, Benjamin Jardim, Victor Wiggin David McVicar (director)Dan Dooner (revival director)John Macfarlane (designs)Paule Constable (lighting)Leah Hausman, Angelo Smimmo (movement) Royal Opera Chorus (chorus director: William Spaulding) Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Hartmut Haenchen (conductor) Images: Bill Cooper. (C) ROH 2021 David McVicar’s 2003 Magic Flute production is really starting to look—more to the point, feel—its age. When fresh and new, especially when conducted by Colin Davis, it had a winning sense of theatrical wonder. If it never tried […]
2020-02-05 22:11:49
INTERVIEW | Tenor Michael Colvin — From The Prince To The Witch
The veteran Canadian tenor reflects on his operatic journey that spans the romantic leads of Mozart and Bel Canto to character roles of Reimann and Humperdinck.
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ArtsJournal: music
2019-10-02 18:01:05
A Day In The (Very Busy) Life Of The Ailey Company’s Production Stage Manager
“While [Kristin Colvin] Young’s job involves the responsibilities that immediately come to mind when you think of stage management — like calling the lights and sound during shows — her role encompasses everything from prepping casting inserts for programs to finalizing rehearsal schedules to giving preshow audience announcements as the ‘Voice of God.’ During a […]
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