Here, I post my reviews and document my love of opera. I hope you enjoy it. Please feel free to comment on any of my posts or contact me if you wish to.
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David Buchler
All tagged Barry Kosky
The wonderful new Copenhagen Opera House, now amongst the most modern opera houses in the world, is located in central Copenhagen on the river. It is also one of the most expensive opera houses ever built, with a construction cost of over USD 500m donated by the Moller Foundation, which was the co-founder of the shipping company now known as Maersk. It opened in 2005 and can seat up to 1,700 people with a large orchestra pit that can fit 110 musicians.
Nine months ago I reported on the opening of Barry Kosky’s new take on Carmen. It was unlike anything seen before at the ROH and at many times was visually stunning. However, the problem is that despite some stunning scenes, including a 20 foot black dress train (both long and wide!) for Carmen in the final Act, the production overall lacks warmth in the heat of the Spanish sun and indeed it is cold in its interaction between principals. The constant streaming across the stage steps by principals and chorus does not add to the village or factory atmosphere, as was required by Bizet. However interesting the production appeared to be, it was in fact the collage of the scenes that provided the interest, rather than the visual impact throughout the evening.
Tear up the rule book! The Australian opera Director, Barry Kosky, is in town and gives us a new take on Carmen, quite unlike anything you will have seen before.
