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Tag: Opera Philadelphia

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DON PASQUALE (AVA): A Dilettante at Large review

Toby Zinman February 17, 2023 No Comments

Our dilettante at large reviews Academy of Vocal Arts’ South Philly themed production of Donizetti’s comic opera

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Carmina Burana + Credo (Opera Philly): A dilettante at large review

Toby Zinman February 6, 2023 No Comments

The Dilettante at Large is at large again, writing about the culture as an enjoyer rather than an expert. Her latest pleasure was Opera Philly’s…

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BLACK LODGE (Opera Philadelphia): Beautiful, unsettling, and thrilling

Keddy Michaels October 21, 2022 No Comments

If Black Lodge is any indication of what the afterlife has in store for us then I would encourage you all to repent immediately—that is,…

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OTELLO (Opera Philadelphia): A dilettante at large reviews

Toby Zinman September 26, 2022 1 Comment

This is one for the life list if you’re an opera fan.

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RIGOLETTO (Opera Philadelphia): A Dilettante at Large reviews

Toby Zinman May 3, 2022 No Comments

Dilettante at Large (Toby Zinman) has awakened from her long pandemic slumber, and is once again writing about stuff she knows little about but enjoys, unlike theater which she knows quite a lot about and doesn’t always enjoy.

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What A Lark: The dilettante at large has A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM with Opera Philly

Toby Zinman February 12, 2019 1 Comment

Visually, musically, and vocally gorgeous, this is a delectable MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Opera Philadelphia): Fairy magic and flying beds

Margaret Darby February 9, 2019 No Comments

Benjamin Britten’s music still sounds wonderfully imaginative and modern

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A dilettante at large reviews NE QUITTEZ PAS (Opera Philadelphia)

Toby Zinman October 1, 2018 No Comments

What a complicated evening, filled with gorgeous singing and roiled emotions and puzzling theatrics

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CARMEN (Opera Philadelphia): Color and excitement

Dorie Byrne April 30, 2018 No Comments

nspired by by the resetting of their 2015 production of La Traviata, director Paul Curran and set/costume designer Gary McCann team up again to bring CARMEN to a nearer past, set in a beautiful Havana-esque 1950’s.

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A dilettante at large: A QUIET PLACE (Curtis Institute of Music)

Toby Zinman March 13, 2018 No Comments

The Curtis Institute of Music and Opera Philadelphia’s stunning production Leonard Bernstein’s opera, A Quiet Place, is one of many worldwide celebrations of his centennial;

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A dilettante at large: WRITTEN ON SKIN (Opera Philadelphia)

Toby Zinman February 11, 2018 4 Comments

Philadelphia’s premiere drama critic, Toby Zinman knows her theater. Opera, not so much. Here’s her dilettante review of Opera Philadelphia’s WRITTEN ON SKIN.

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After the O17: A reflection on Opera Philadelphia’s brave endeavor

Margaret Darby September 29, 2017 1 Comment

This bountiful menu of music had something for every taste

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THE MAGIC FLUTE (Opera Philadelphia): An animated opera in the O17 Festival

Nicole Forrester September 27, 2017 No Comments

A worthy anchor of Opera Philadelphia’s inaugural O17 Festival.

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THE MAGIC FLUTE (Opera Philadelphia): A dazzling reinvented Mozart at the O17 Festival

Eri Yoneda September 22, 2017 No Comments

Opera Philadelphia challenges our preconceptions of opera with its O17 Festival

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WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED (Opera Philly): 2017 Fringe review

Christopher Munden September 19, 2017 No Comments

Relevant themes and ideas rarely seen on an opera stage

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Your guide to Opera Philadelphia’s O17 Festival

Cameron Kelsall August 27, 2017 No Comments

Here’s everything you need to know about the musical smorgasbord that awaits.

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Opera Innovator: An Interview with David Devan ahead of the O17 Festival

Cameron Kelsall August 15, 2017 No Comments

Opera Philadelphia’s innovative general director previews the upcoming O17 Festival.

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THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO (Opera Philadelphia): Mozart at the Academy of Music

Margaret Darby May 1, 2017 No Comments

Opera Philadelphia’s new co-production of Mozart’s MARRIAGE OF FIGARO is fast, lively and a wonderful way to be introduced to opera.

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Marriages of Figaro: Opera Philadelphia stars are partners on and off stage

Cameron Kelsall April 24, 2017 No Comments

Layla Claire and John Chest appear as Mozart’s unhappily married Count and Countess weeks before their own nuptials.

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Neal Zoren’s BEST OF PHILADELPHIA THEATER, 2016

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper February 12, 2017 1 Comment

Neal Zoren chose his favorite productions, directors, and actors from the last year.

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