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EUROPERAS 3 & 4 - Aftermovie
In March, we produced John Cage’s Europeras 3 & 4 at the Gem Theatre! Part circus and part meditation, John Cage’s Europeras is serious fun. It’s been called “the great American opera,” which is a somewhat tongue-in-cheek assessment, since all of the music comes from classics of the European canon. But “only an American could do it” - meaning the creative adaptation of pre-existing elements is so resonant of an American sensibility. And through an unexpected and chance-based combination, something new emerges.
Yuval Sharon - DIRECTOR
Moníka Essen - PRODUCTION DESIGNER
Yuki Nakase Link - LIGHTING DESIGNER
Jennifer Cresswell - EUROPERA 3
Rolfe Dauz - EUROPERA 3
River Guard - EUROPERA 3
Kisma Jordan - EUROPERA 3
Robert Wesley Mason - EUROPERA 3
Melanie Spector - EUROPERA 3
John Etsell - PIANIST, EUROPERA 3
Marina Stojanovska - PIANIST, EUROPERAS 3 & 4
Susan Graham - EUROPERA 4
Davóne Tines - EUROPERA 4
Biba Bell - ACTOR/DANCER, EUROPERAS 3 & 4
Celia Benvenutti - ACTOR/DANCER, EUROPERAS 3 & 4
Chris Woolfolk - ACTOR/DANCER, EUROPERAS 3 & 4
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Відео

Pre Opera Talk Cunning Little Vixen May 19 2024
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“That is at the core of what Janáček is about. He’s not trying to create opera that feels completely out of touch from everyday people.” Detroit Opera’s Artistic Director Yuval Sharon, who staged this multimedia production of The Cunning Little Vixen as its Detroit Opera premiere with these performances, chats with host Arthur White and our Music Director Roberto Kalb before the final matinee.
Pre Opera Talk: Cunning Little Vixen May 17 2024
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“Everyone here plays an important role, but one of the main characters is the orchestra.” Music Director Roberto Kalb describes the work it takes to bring The Cunning Little Vixen to the Detroit Opera House stage for the first time; while Czech specialist Timothy Cheek helps the pre-opera talk audience to pronounce the composer’s name - Janáček - hosted by Director of External Affairs Arthur Wh...
Cunning Little Vixen - Janet Webster Jones and Yuval Sharon
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"Having literature as part of one's life is so enriching and so rewarding. Not just for your self, but how we live." Yuval Sharon, Detroit Opera Artistic Director and director of The Cunning Little Vixen, sat down with Janet Webster Jones of Source Booksellers at her store in Detroit's Cass Corridor. They talk about literature that spans young and older audiences, and the importance of dispelli...
The Cunning Little Vixen - Audience Reactions
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"It's a real reason to come to Detroit!" Our audience for opening night of Leoš Janáček's The Cunning Little Vixen absolutely loved the mix of gorgeous animation, beautiful music, and a story for all ages. Two shows remain! Get tickets for May 17 and 19 at detroitopera.org!
Pre Opera Talk: Cunning Little Vixen May 11 2024
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"How can I 'animate' the ideas of a particular work?" Detroit Opera Artistic Director Yuval Sharon talks with Director of External Affairs Arthur White about the process for his production of The Cunning Little Vixen before its Detroit Opera premiere on Saturday May 11.
The Cunning Little Vixen - Dr. Tim Cheek
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Leoš Janáček's The Cunning Little Vixen epitomizes his love of nature and his Czech homeland; through inventive folk songs and animalistic expressions, the natural world of the Moravian countryside comes to life! Dr. Tim Cheek, Professor of Music at University of Michigan, goes in-depth on what makes Janáček's style so unique. Find out more and come hear The Cunning Little Vixen for yourself at...
OperaHERE: The Cunning Little Vixen
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Host Arthur White chats with Detroit Opera's Artistic Director Yuval Sharon about the Detroit Opera premiere of this work and his production; and Music Director Roberto Kalb about bringing this renowned composer's work to Detroit. Arthur also talks with Czech specialist Tim Cheek about the language and the revolutionary use of a prose libretto.
Pre Opera Talk: April 14 2024
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"This is really the millennial opera" says scholar Dr. Naomi André in our Pre Opera Talk from the final performance of Breaking the Waves. Director of External Affairs Arthur White chats with Dr. André about celestial voices and Music Director Roberto Kalb talks with conductor Stephanie Childress about her process leading these performances.
Pre Opera Talk: Breaking the Waves April 12 2024
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What do ABBA, Brahms, and Mazzoli all have in common? They're all on Stephanie Childress' playlist! Listen to her chat with Detroit Opera Music Director Roberto Kalb during the Pre-Opera Talk before Breaking the Waves.
Breaking the Waves - Audience Reactions
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“Detroit is doing some of the most interesting work in opera in North America.” Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek’s heart-wrenching opera Breaking the Waves opened on April 6th, and our audiences loved it! Moments of joy and darkness intermingle in this beautiful exploration of faith, goodness, and sacrifice. Two shows remain! Get tickets for April 12 and 14 at bit.ly/DOBreakingTheWaves
Pre Opera Talk: Breaking the Waves April 6 2024
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Artistic Director Yuval Sharon talks with composer Missy Mazzoli and librettist Royce Vavrek before the premiere of Breaking the Waves in Detroit on April 6, 2024
Missy Mazzoli & Royce Vavrek - Breaking the Waves
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What would you do for love if it meant turning against all that you know? Breaking the Waves, Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek’s heart-wrenching opera, tells the story of a woman - isolated, trapped in an extreme environment, with no way out - defending her marriage and defying her community of faith. In this interview, Missy and Royce discuss the process of creating Breaking the Waves, from tran...
Europeras 3 & 4 - Audience Reactions
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Our audience LOVED Europeras 3 & 4! From the serendipity of random intersections, to the display of DO history in costumes and props, there was something for everyone to enjoy! Thank you to everyone who attended this weekend’s performances, and we will see you soon for Breaking the Waves!
OperaHERE: Breaking The Waves
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Director of External Affairs, Arthur White talks with Breaking the Waves composer Missy Mazzoli and Associate Artistic Director Christine Goerke.
Pre Opera Talk: Europeras 3 & 4 March 10 2024
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Pre Opera Talk: Europeras 3 & 4 March 10 2024
Pre Opera Talk: Europeras 3 & 4 March 9 2024
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Pre Opera Talk: Europeras 3 & 4 March 9 2024
Miguel Cisne's Mix
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Miguel Cisne's Mix
Miguel Cisne - Peace, Love, Unity, Respect, and Resistance in Detroit
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Miguel Cisne - Peace, Love, Unity, Respect, and Resistance in Detroit
Pre Opera Talk: Europeras 3 & 4 March 8 2024
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Pre Opera Talk: Europeras 3 & 4 March 8 2024
MJ Kariya - Embracing the Process, and the Unknown Results
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MJ Kariya - Embracing the Process, and the Unknown Results
DJ Etta's Mix
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DJ Etta's Mix
otodojo's Mix
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otodojo's Mix
DJ Etta - Orchestrating the Mix
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DJ Etta - Orchestrating the Mix
Yuval Sharon and Waajeed - John Cage and the "Mix"
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Yuval Sharon and Waajeed - John Cage and the "Mix"
Waajeed - Underground Music Academy x Detroit Opera
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Waajeed - Underground Music Academy x Detroit Opera
Detroit Bureau of Sound - Child of Tree
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Detroit Bureau of Sound - Child of Tree
Shelley Selim - Listening to John Cage
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Shelley Selim - Listening to John Cage
The footballers' night out at the opera - Detroit Opera x DCFC
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The footballers' night out at the opera - Detroit Opera x DCFC
Compañía Nacional de Danza - Carmen
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Compañía Nacional de Danza - Carmen

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @DepPham-di5lm
    @DepPham-di5lm 8 днів тому

    Shen Yun là những bước nhảy của những vị Thần vô cùng uyển chuyển và tuyệt vời người thường khó có thể hình dung nổi chỉ có Đe tử Đại Pháp mới đạt được cảnh giới vô cùng mỹ diệu của sự tuyệt đối, , chúc mọi người luôn khỏe đẹp bình an và mai mắn luôn luôn tinh tấn, Pháp Luân Đại Pháp Hảo Chân Thiện Nhẫn Hảo, Phan Su Phân

  • @henrirobert1079
    @henrirobert1079 26 днів тому

    The best version ever!

  • @karamaltattan1340
    @karamaltattan1340 Місяць тому

  • @elainebmack
    @elainebmack Місяць тому

    What Mr. Milnes says about performing anywhere and everywhere is so true. You never know who is listening. Integrity as a performer is essential, no matter what.

  • @user-ic5rn9jd8f
    @user-ic5rn9jd8f Місяць тому

    神韻好看太棒了!

  • @shannonsuxx
    @shannonsuxx 2 місяці тому

    Joan most likely didn’t want to speak too much to preserve her voice as much for the performance.

  • @jb44421
    @jb44421 2 місяці тому

    4:40 sickening

  • @jb44421
    @jb44421 2 місяці тому

    4:10 giving me chills tbh

  • @jb44421
    @jb44421 2 місяці тому

    3:23 Lena Willikens vibes ❤❤❤

  • @jb44421
    @jb44421 2 місяці тому

    Brilliant

  • @PsychicUnderLord
    @PsychicUnderLord 3 місяці тому

    Magnifique

  • @bohumirakaksova4961
    @bohumirakaksova4961 3 місяці тому

    Bravo.

  • @jeanpierrezutter587
    @jeanpierrezutter587 3 місяці тому

    Very beautiful performance !! Very nice voices !!

  • @corneliakoller1914
    @corneliakoller1914 3 місяці тому

    hugs not bullets

  • @corneliakoller1914
    @corneliakoller1914 3 місяці тому

    hugs

  • @josephmosikili1902
    @josephmosikili1902 4 місяці тому

    God Almighty Bless Our Great Grace Bumbry. An elegant lady indeed.

  • @youtubeLiJiangWei
    @youtubeLiJiangWei 4 місяці тому

    普度世人乃修炼人之根本,,就是救度众生! 现在天劫已到,快快救起各国灾难者的众生吧,实行修炼者之事!

  • @user-hu4bk1of6y
    @user-hu4bk1of6y 4 місяці тому

    The production is larger than life and deeply moving. It is both entertaining and culturally informative. BTW, it is worth every penny spent. I would recommend Shen Yun to everyone. Peace through strength, knowledge, love, and faith.

  • @christopherrubicam4474
    @christopherrubicam4474 4 місяці тому

    Excellent discussion. I've long enjoyed this wonderful music and now you have given me a greater depth of understanding of these complex characters and their behaviors. Thanks.

  • @damianmitchell5978
    @damianmitchell5978 4 місяці тому

    Amazing!!! 👏 Brava 😊

  • @db8799
    @db8799 5 місяців тому

    Can't you make the program louder?

  • @lakehayden
    @lakehayden 5 місяців тому

    So great to hear she felt supported by Bumbry and Price ❤

  • @Tigerbalm56
    @Tigerbalm56 5 місяців тому

    I always enjoy the eloquent manner with which you discuss John Cage. It was great working with you ten years ago. ~ Next weekend in Detroit should be quite a "hoot" with The Detroit Opera's presentation of "Europeras 3 & 4".

  • @Memoni7
    @Memoni7 5 місяців тому

    I love that this is happening for Big D! Fantastic opportunity for those whose gifts might lie behind the scenes! Great collaborations!

  • @joeldcanfield_spinhead
    @joeldcanfield_spinhead 5 місяців тому

    The origins of flamenco are fascinating, as is Arab culture and music. Learning about other cultures through their music is almost as much fun as doing it through their food!

    • @msstudio7350
      @msstudio7350 3 місяці тому

      arabo-berbere serait plus juste. Malheureusement, les vrais habitants d'Afrique du nord sont systématiquement oubliés... Tarik Ibn Ziade était un berbère... pas un arabe. Peut-être qu'un jour lirons-nous que Jughurta et Massinissa étaient arabes.

  • @lorimcbrayer8431
    @lorimcbrayer8431 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful!!!

  • @Thesilverrat
    @Thesilverrat 5 місяців тому

    I wish I had been in the UK at that time to see the opera.

  • @personanongrata987
    @personanongrata987 5 місяців тому

    This is hilarious! --

  • @ednewyork1
    @ednewyork1 5 місяців тому

    there has to be some way to stop this director and designer from ever working again. ms. oropesa is a great artist and deserves better than this schlock.

  • @OAB688
    @OAB688 6 місяців тому

    Quelle merveille !!!!! ❤❤❤❤

  • @user-ht8yf4zr1i
    @user-ht8yf4zr1i 6 місяців тому

    Феерично.❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @marshamarsha4567
    @marshamarsha4567 6 місяців тому

    Brilliant. More community at the opera house.❤

  • @m.barrera7273
    @m.barrera7273 6 місяців тому

    Awesome! Now you should invite the footballers' fans to join the footballers for a night out at the opera!

  • @Amadeo790
    @Amadeo790 6 місяців тому

    It’s impressive how beauty can come from war and trade. Guess that’s the silver lining of history.

  • @websterforrest
    @websterforrest 7 місяців тому

    This so-called Brünnhilde sings every sigle note out of tune. The Sieglinde is OK. But the whole thing is crass and lacking in even the very basics. Crap, crap, crap.

    • @Muttonchop57
      @Muttonchop57 8 годин тому

      Turn off your troll-o-phones and they'll sound better.

  • @dewfairy1573
    @dewfairy1573 7 місяців тому

    I don't have much use of this information, but I loved this video and your energy!

  • @natalijaargenta959
    @natalijaargenta959 7 місяців тому

    Everything she says in interviews resonates with me. I really agree with her perspective on characters and composers. She is also mysterious and quirky, like Natalie Dessay. When I first saw Kristine in two UGLY BAD productions of Tosca, I was still mesmerised by her, how she elevated herself above the ugliness. Same in Rusalka; she was Rusalka and she is something truly magical.

  • @GoogleIsAPieceOfShit2023
    @GoogleIsAPieceOfShit2023 7 місяців тому

    I was there for this. She is sublime in each and every way 🌟

  • @user-pn7zy5fj9j
    @user-pn7zy5fj9j 8 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤love shenyun

  • @joacimandersson4299
    @joacimandersson4299 8 місяців тому

    Amazons, sittning in the sofa singing that great

  • @joacimandersson4299
    @joacimandersson4299 8 місяців тому

    Beautiful! 😍

  • @JamieSmith-fz2mz
    @JamieSmith-fz2mz 8 місяців тому

    Saw him conduct the NY philharmonic at Pine Knob in the 70s.

  • @Zrwah47
    @Zrwah47 9 місяців тому

    Excellent Taksim, thank you for the introduction to Arab/Flamengo improvisation.

  • @Biber0315
    @Biber0315 9 місяців тому

    Bernstein was the classic example of a narcissist.

    • @xplaybwoix
      @xplaybwoix 9 місяців тому

      Please explain this random comment ..

    • @Biber0315
      @Biber0315 8 місяців тому

      The manner in which he spoke (lectured), conducted, and portrayed himself, everything about him, he was always acting. There was nothing natural about him. He hid behind a fabricated sophisticated persona using fancy words as if to say "look how smart I am." Even in his conducting he was an actor playing a part. It was all choreographed and overly emotive. All for show meant to draw attention to himself. Take a look at that clip where he has a dispute with Christa Ludwig. She calls him out on a tempo issue and there's a part where's he's talking to her while he's conducting, and doesn't miss a thing with his choreographed conducting despite being distracted. @@xplaybwoix

    • @JohnJesensky
      @JohnJesensky 8 місяців тому

      @@Biber0315 Or, and hear me out here, he was very intelligent? The guy definitely had an ego, and was absolutely a prima donna, but he was also a masterful teacher. Do you know how many musicians I come across who are musicians specifically because of his concerts and television broadcasts aimed at introducing young people to music? He "lectured" because he was a natural teacher, and believed in educating people about music - particularly NEW music, which was not fashionable at the time, and earned him many groans from the audience over the years. Say what you want about his interpretations - they may not be your style - but he did more to bring classical music to the public than most with his lectures. And, as a conductor, let me tell you that the brain is more than capable of keeping an orchestra in time while also talking to someone. Also, hate to tell you, but ALL conducting is choreographed - it's called rehearsing. We rehearse how we want to physically convey our interpretation of a work, so that the orchestra gives us the musical version of that. If you go into a rehearsal or concert without having a clear picture of how to achieve your goals, you will waste time, confuse musicians, and be sloppy. Moreover, one of the biggest grievances musicians had with Bernstein was his SPONTENEITY (sorry for the big word) during performances. He'd often break from what he did in rehearsals on a whim and surprise them with a total change when the moment moved him which left the musicians scrambling to follow along with the mad scientist as he tinkered live. TLDR: You are 90% incorrect.

    • @sprezzatura8755
      @sprezzatura8755 8 місяців тому

      Celebrity warps people. But I forgive his idiosyncrasies because of his musical contributions. High achievers in all fields are seldom ordinary and well-adjusted.

    • @JohnJesensky
      @JohnJesensky 8 місяців тому

      @@sprezzatura8755 I think that's a good way of looking at it.

  • @dritakumaraku1080
    @dritakumaraku1080 9 місяців тому

    She. JUN. ❤

  • @CarmenReyes-em9np
    @CarmenReyes-em9np 9 місяців тому

    🇮🇷💌🌛

  • @BellaFirenze
    @BellaFirenze 9 місяців тому

    From Alexander Pope's poem, An Essay on Man, Epistle I: Cease then, nor ORDER Imperfection name: Our proper bliss depends on what we blame. Know they own point: This kind, this due degree Of blindness, weakness, Heav'n bestows on thee. Submit -- In this, or any other sphere, Secure to be as blest as thou canst bear: Safe in the hand of one disposing Pow'r, Or in the natal, or the mortal hour. All Nature is but Art, unknown to thee; All Chance, Direction, which thou canst not see; All Discord, Harmony, not understood; All partial Evil, universal Good: And, spite of Pride, in erring Reason's spite, One truth is clear, "Whatever IS, is RIGHT."

  • @MOV1983
    @MOV1983 9 місяців тому

    That is the most confusing production I've ever seen. I went with my two adult children. The night before they asked to tell them the story. At the opera house we got a very different version. The "gaming" Pinkerton was a huge distraction. The ending with the non-death of Butterfly was anti-climactic. On the other hand, the singers were quite good. Karah Son was amazing as Cio Cio San. Kudos also to Kristen Choi as Suzuki and Nmon Ford as Sharpless. Eric Taylor's voice seemed too light for Pinkerton. Plus, his role as a gamer remains puzzling to me.