By Márcio Bezerra Before writing the revolutionary Carmen, Georges Bizet tried his hand at the operatic genre with a few operas that were given lukewarm receptions by the public and critics. His first significant opera, Les pêcheurs de perles (The Pearl Fishers) was written in 1863 when he was not even 25, and had just finished his residency in Rome as a recipient of the … [Read more...]
PB Opera’s ‘Roméo et Juliette’ impresses with fine cast, lovely production
By Márcio Bezerra Palm Beach Opera launched its 63th season with a solid production of Charles Gounod’s perennial favorite Roméo et Juliette. Featuring a handsome set by Opera Utah and dazzling costumes from Opéra de Montreal, the well-attended opening night had all the right ingredients for a satisfying experience, from both dramatic and musical points of … [Read more...]