Tag Archives: Mirela Gradinaru

The ‘Romanian Evening’ at the New Israeli Opera (‘Un ballo in maschera’ at the NIO)

Un ballo in Maschera has a very convoluted history. Created in the years that preceded the unification and independence of Italy, the opera was originally written as a regicide plot based on the historical facts of the assassination of king Gustav … Continue reading

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‘Ernani’ at the Opera in Tel Aviv

‘Ernani’ is not one of the most popular operas of Verdi. Actually it us staged for the first time in Israel. Despite lacking any of the spectacular hit areas that made ‘Aida’ or’ ‘Rigoletto’ famous, it is a solid and … Continue reading

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