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I know that several of us have been scouring the internet for news, reviews & photos
of the Dresden Der Rosenkavalier..
Nothing, zilch, nada.
So if anyone out there has anything at all they are willing to share – please leave a message!
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For a treat, courtesy of Kate!
**News from Filippo**
In Sunday’s performance Anna Prohaska sang Sophie instead of Daniela Fally.
It was her debut at Dresden. More information on her Facebook page.
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Many thanks to regular reader Anonymous for the link to this photo!
An Octavian who keeps his socks on!!
photocredit: Klaus Gigga
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**Review of Der Rosenkavalier (in German, no photos)**
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VIP Hostesses wanted for Garanca concert in Göttweig 29 June
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Photos of the May 30 performance on Alagna’s fb
More video clips of Carmen from a different perspective
Many excerpts from Carmen in Vienna now on YouTube here
Courtesy of Orion13MS (obviously a fan of Alagna! )
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There is now a photo book to celebrate the award of Österreichische Kammersängerin
The book documents all Garanca’s roles at the Vienna State Opera since her debut in 2003.
Available here for 15 euro
Garanca was awarded the title of Österreichische Kammersängerin
24 May in the tea room of the Vienna State Opera
Report Another report with more photos
photocredit:DIETER NAGL/AFP/Getty Images
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CARMEN WIENER STAATSOPER MAY/JUNE 2013
Excellent Carmen article with photos
Video and backstage interview, Carmen first night
Lovely video of rehearsal!
Comment from derstandard.at
photocredit: Michael Pohn
Review from diepresse.com Review from tt.com
Screenshot from video
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4 photos by Alexander Haiden
*Article ahead of the Krumlov concert (in Czech)*
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Werther, Wiener Staatsoper April 2013
photocredit: Michael Poehn / Wiener Staatsoper
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“I’ve still got time, I’m only 63 (laughing). German is really hard, I mean 36″
image via nachtrichten.at
An interview (in German) ahead of 4 July concert in Linz
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A documentary film, in Latvian with English subtitles,
showing Garanca in the early stages of her career
Many thanks to Überfan Kate for posting this to share
DO NOT MISS THIS!
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* LATEST VIDEOS *
I do not include videos which are YouTube duplicates
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*Oper live am Platz / Vienna State Opera / Elina Garanča in Carmen
- *Prerecorded greeting for above performance ( thank you to Helca01 for posting these )
- A Latvian song ”Close your eyes and smile”, Carnegie Hall, April 6, 2013.
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Robert Schumann: Frauenliebe und leben, the first two songs: “Seit ich ihn gesehn”, “Er, er Herrlichste von allen” with Kevin Murphy, piano, Carnegie Hall, April 6, 2013.
- Richard Strauss “Aberseelen“, Elina Garanca with Kevin Murphy, piano, New York, Carnegie Hall.
- The trailer of the Wiener Staatsoper La Clemenza di Tito
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Elina Garanča in Prague (Sept 25 2012) at the Municipal House /Obecní dům
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Werther complete - Wiener Staatsoper ( Marcelo Álvarez, Elīna Garanča, Adrian Eröd, Ileana Tonca; Philippe Jordan, 25.02.2005) commercially available here
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Mozart - LA CLEMENZA DI TITO Paris, Palais Garnier September 11, 2006
Audio of this production is now on YouTube
photocredit: Kasskara Deutsche Grammophon
Tito : Christoph Prégardien Vitellia : Anna Caterina Antonacci Sesto : Elina Garanca Servilia : Ekaterina Siurina Annio : Hannah Esther Minutillo Publio : Roland Bracht Choeur et Orchestre de l’Opéra National de Paris Conductor : Gustav Kuhn
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Since September 30th 2011, when I posted this little video competition for opera fans to test out their skill, a strange thing has been happening on my blog. Usually when you post something of interest there is an initial flurry of visitors and then things go quiet. Occasionally you will then get someone returning for another look plus the traveller who has Googled a phrase and ended up, sometimes by mistake, clicking on your blog post. But hundreds of people landing on a video quiz and not playing the video had me really puzzled. The phrase which kept occuring in searches was Garanča+baby ( or similar words ) So what on earth has a quiz about mezzo soprano voices singing fron Der Rosenkavalier to do with Garanča’s baby? Well, I looked carefully again and in the comments was included “Elina Garanča (Congratulations for the baby girl born yesterday)” from a well informed reader from France. So it appears that there is so little information about Elina Garanča and her baby out there that poor Google searchers are ending up with a tiny snippet which does not assist their search. So. This is what I have managed to find about the subject ( not that much! ) and I hope the Garanča fans will be a little happier …
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Last May it was announced that Elina Garanča and her husband, conductor Karel Mark Chichon, were to have their first baby. The child, a daughter, was born on September 30th in southern Spain which for some time has been the adopted home of the native Latvian. The name chosen for the baby was Catherine Louise. “I’ve always been reticent about my family,” the celebrated mezzo-soprano revealed to the newspaper AUSTRIA. ”And now I’m even more so.” This would explain why there are apparently no photographs of the family being made public. Garanča is reportedly taking several month’s break but details of her return to performance have been released.
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source of both photos: Arte Lounge TV programme 2010
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2013
This information is provisional. In Garanca’s own words …
“Because the financial situation of the world is still very unstable.
Many theater productions are modified and transferred because there is a lack of funding”
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- July 3 - Concert “Garanca and Friends”, Gottweig, Austria tickets and information & MORE & MORE
- July 4 - Concert “Garanca and Friends”, Linz, Austria Newspaper article Info and tickets
- July 6 – Concert in Kitzbuhel, Austria. Information and Tickets
- July 12 and 14 - a Gala Concert with Jonas Kaufmann – Festspielhaus Baden-Baden details and tickets
- Friday 19 July – International Music Festival, Krumlov, CZ. Information
- August 15/17/18 - Salzburg Festival. Verdi Requiem with Muti and Vienna Philharmonic. Details
NEW SEASON 2013/14
- November 22/25/30. December 13? – TBC – Der Rosenkavalier at The Met. Garanca will share the role with Daniela Sindram. information
- December 16/19/22 (mat) + January 3/6/9 - Francesca Zambello’s Carmen with Alagna and Veronica Cangemi as Micaëla at ROH London. Full 2013/14 season here courtesy of Intermezzo. Booking details
- Tuesday February 8 2014 - Werther—New Production Gala at The Met information
- February 18/22/25/28. + March 3/7/11/15 2014 Werther with Kaufmann at The Met. At the moment Garanca is scheduled for all performances. information /tickets
- March 15 MET Opera live in HD – Werther with Kaufmann – tickets
- 9 April 2014 - The Barbican, London information
- 23/27/30 April – Weiner Staatsoper. Octavian in Der Rosenkavalier. Details and tickets
- 6 May 2014 – Amsterdam Concertgebouw Great Hall. Songs by Schumann, Richard Strauss, etc. link
- 11 May 2014 at 20.00 Berlin – same as above? link
- May 23/26/29 + June 1. – Berlioz Damnation of Faust ( Marguerite ) Deutsche Oper Berlin. Details
- June 11/13/15/18 - I Capuleti e i Montecchi (Romeo) at Bayerische Staatsoper information
If you need a translator there’s one in the side bar –>
Garanča official site
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2014/2015
It is rumoured that Garanča will reprise Carmen at The Met with Alagna
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Garanca fans thank you, Eyes!
I don’t know if I’m a fan yet (though I really quite like the gal), but I’m looking forward to hearing her post-baby voice. It’s always interesting how opera voices change after a baby (Kirsten Flagstad’s voice reportedly doubled in size after giving birth and she went straight from a soubrette to The Wagnerian in a jiffy). 
PS: I think it’s Karel instead of Karl, but everything looks good to me. Thanks so much for doing the homework for the rest of us!
Ooops. T’will be changed in an inkling. That’s interesting stuff about the voice change after childbirth. – and could be the topic of many a musical/medical joke
Many thanks for your information, I agree It’s hard to get anything on the baby and family, but I can understand.
Welcome Jill!
You are welcome and actually I think it most admirable of such high-profile parents to guard the privacy of their little one. We all look forward to Ms. Garanca’s return.
I share your hesitations Smorgy, even so she is ‘perfect’ in terms of ‘ligne de chant’ she reminds me of another much acclaimed young American mezzo, the voice is fine but never thrilling, nothing like my beloved Rita Gorr and now Frau Kasarova. Frau Kasarova, either in concert or on stage has much more to give to the audience. She never sounds ‘cold’.. these often do (I was implying Joyce DI Donato) . I appreciate E. Garança ‘s attitude concerning her family. That is a good point ! Thanks Eyesometric for the detailed news!
Congratulation, dear Elina! <3<3<3
En France, nous avons peu d’informations sur Elina Garanca, il faut aller sur Google, sur des sites ou magazines d’opéras, ou journaux étrangers, le problème est qu’on trouve eu d’infos en français, et souvent pas remis à jour.
Merci pour vos infos.
Je suis heureux d’être de l’aide. J’ai mis l’information sur mon blog car il était évident que tant de gens de partout dans le monde étaient à la recherche.
Merci pour votre commentaire.
congrats to the Chichon’s much happiness. I just wanted to add Elaina you have one gorgeous and talented maestro music is in his DNA, he needs more exposer in the U.S, i wish he was the N.Y. Phil conductor he is really a joy to watch and his current orchestra is fabulous i would say it has a lot to do with him, he is passionate, knowledgeable and generous (gives his players credit , oh, the clarinet player is to die for) well God bless you i know the little princess will have daddy eating out of her hand:) . Happiness, good health and blessings to your future and may your love grow stronger with the blessing God has given you, take care and keeping making beautiful music together.
Thankyou for this information – I’m curious how you discovered that she’s performing in London. I find information about her engagements particulary hard to get hold of. I’d have loved to see her here in the UK. Her own website doesn’t list this Barbican engagement, which sadly I can’t make, argh!
Welcome and thanks for stopping by. I suspect that the London concert was a surprise find whilst looking at the Barbican site – thought it was worth sharing!
Thank you so much for the links (especially the ones of Clemenza)!
You are very welcome – thank you for visiting!
Thank you so much for the 2013 info. Really appreciate it. I am a big fan of hers.
You are very welcome! Thank you for taking the time to comment – enjoy the coming festive season
Hi! The venue for the Zagreb concert seems to be the Lisinski Concert Hall.
http://www.lisinski.hr/event.php?id=802
Thank you so much for this information. I did seek but I did not find! … you are very kind!
I’m sad she cancelled Les Troyens, I would’ve been really interested in how she tackled the role of Didon…
On a happier note, the whole Salzburg Clemenza is actually up on YT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqjVD5Im26w (okay, in two parts, but still)
Thank you for the Salzburg Tito information, Anonymous! I will edit the post in the morning. I have the DVD (you may have gathered from this blog that my Mezzo Diva Of Choice is Frau Kasarova!) and I think the Salzburg production is second to none. Garanca makes a superb Annio and their scenes together are stunning.
I’m guessing that you live in Europe so if you come across any Garanca news I would be very pleased to post it here – unless, of course, you have your own blog?
I wholeheartedly agree about the Salzburg production – most certainly one of the best casts ever to perform La clemenza, and the directing is awesome.
I must admit, you are my primary source concerning Garanca news (and thank you so much for it!), but of course I’d be happy to post any pieces of news that you might have missed
Thank you Hungarian? friend!
I was lucky enough to have attended the Zagreb concert – wonderful! I have failed to find any reviews of her concert in Baden-Baden though. Have you come across anything about it?
This is the only thing I could find!
If you feel like writing a piece about the Zagreb concert I know many people would love to read it! If you write in the comment box I can copy it to the page if you don’t mind?
Oh, thank you!
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I don’t know whether many people would indeed be interested in reading some shameless fangirling, but I’ve written a recap (or at least, something resembling to it
Ah … I thought that blog may be yours!! – I’ve visited several times and love what you do ( although I admit to not totally understanding tumblr) And shameless fangirling … don’t we all? … just different people we adore!
I will do a link to your blog if that’s OK so that people who visit this page can get a true enthusiast’s perspective on the concert. Well done you
Ah, what could’ve possibly given it away?
But really, thank you very much! 
The first link is about broadcast today on ORF III , 27/1/2013 20:15h MET, of the Opera performed in 2011 in Vienna. This broadcast will be repeated on Sat. 2/2/2013 10:30h MET.
(MET = UTC + 1 hr) In the half hour proceeding this transmission there is a portrait about Anna Netrebko, also starring in Donizetti’s Ana Bolena.
The second link a repetition of an interview made in 2011 about Elina’ s youth, male roles, why she does not like princess roles, how she prepares herself, where she learned german, and much more, obviously in German.
Many thanks for your help on this and my apologies for missing that video when it was first published!
For all those Garanca fans who need an extra fix now she’s skipping Les Troyens in Berlin, check out the Arte documentary on 24 February 18:00 CET. It’s the third part of Operngeschichten (in either French or German) about last year’s production of Clemenza di Tito in Vienna. Oh, and there’s a repeat on 02 March 05:10. If you want a taster: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xxo2jf_histoires-d-operas-la-clemence-de-titus_tv#.UScWafLfHjQ. Enjoy!!!
Kate! Thank you SO much! I did spot that Arte programme and did an alert at the top of the page – are my links correct?
I have posted the excerpt link. Thank you again
What about posting also something about other singers? For example, the recital of R. Fleming and S. Graham?
http://www.npr.org/event/music/170064703/live-jan-27-rene-fleming-and-susan-graham-at-carnegie-hall
Seems like Garanca will sing Charlotte and Octavian in the Met next season – I really hope that Rosenkavalier will be locked in for HD too, and not just Werther.
Many thanks for the tip-off. Any news appreciated
Alas, no Rosenkavalier, just Werther !
There are some very disappointed fans at the moment
I would say that “disappointed” is putting it midly, but oh well, I’m hoping I can catch some concerts at least.
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Oh, and there’s also a Rosenkavalier photo gallery on the site you linked (thousand thanks for it, btw!
You are welcome! and thanks for the Der R link … I didn’t have time to explore that site fully yesterday – some priceless gems there!
The Arte video was posted on YT (bless whoever did it!).
You are a star!
Elina Garanca will sing Schumann and Strauss at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw on May 6th 2014.
Thank you so much for visiting and sharing this news, Filippo! I will add it to the list as soon as possible. No doubt you will be going to the concert!!
I have already bought tickets for the Barbican: also Schumann and Strauss. However: if Ms. Garanca performs so very near to my hometown Delft, who am I not to go again !
By the way, I’m new to your blog, but enjoy it very much.
TWO Garanca concerts!
I’m delighted that you enjoy your visits here .. do feel free to join in the chat whenever you like!
Hi Eyes, did you manage to catch the rumours at Intermezzo on the Bavarian State Opera: ” I Capuleti e i Montecchi with Elina Garanca,… and a Rosenkavalier with Soile Isokoski and Alice Coote… in 2013-14″ . Or are you waiting for the official confirmation on the 19th?
I have to admit I’m already sorely tempted. I’ve seen al Garanca’s Romeo’s. The concert performance in Vienna with Trebs, that was the basis of the recording; the perfomances at Covent Garden with both Trebs and Eri Nakamura and the concert opening of the season at the Deutsche Oper in Berlin. Can´t wait… and what about Coote… last time I tried to catch her Octavian in Berlin she cancelled and was replaced by 2 other mezzo´s during that run.
By the way, do you think anyone would be interested in a Latvian documentary, with english subs, on a very young Garanca 2000/01. I bought it years back in Riga and I´m wondering whether to make it available to the rest of her fans. If you´re interested have a look at …
Thanks and catch you later
Kate.
Glad to see another Dutch fan on your blog
How strange you should drop by today Kate – I was trawling for photos earlier and ended up at your flickr page. My goodness you have a wealth of glorious photos of both travel and opera. Most impressive!
I had seen the rumours but don’t like to publish anything until it is confirmed.
I would love to see that Garanca video but it will not play on here, ‘private’ is coming up but I have no doubt at all that you should make it available for Garanca fans, most generous of you.
My stats tell me that fans from all over the world read this page and the Netherlands is always high in the list.
I’m now waiting for some kind of review or photo from the two concerts this past weekend – don’t suppose you went??
Garanca is scheduled to sing Octavian in the Wiener Staatsoper next season.
Whoops, sorry if it was already in! :/
Thanks Anonymous, I’ve just been updating. A lot of things to be wishing for!!
Hello Eyes, Thanks for the advice; I’ve just made the documentary public on You tube, so enjoy! Glad the 2014 dates are now official. It’s good to have next year’s holidays accounted for. About my Flickr page, you know what’s really strange? To look for pictures of Garanca and come across your own on Flickr and only then realize they’re yours. Hope you enjoyed them as well. BTW did you manage to spot me with Villazon? Or my picture of Luca Pisaroni in the pouring rain? The last couple of years have been amazing. I just love opera!
Catch you later.
Ah, the documentary is wonderful. It’s so lovely to see Garanca at such a young age… Thank you very much for sharing this!
Thank you SO much for this video Kate – I have put the link at the top of the page & I’m sure all fans will love it.
Certainly did see you and Villazon but missed LP – was too distracted by other images including excellent London shots + birds.
Kate, Many thanks for this wonderful documentary ! It’ s very interesting to see how good Garanca already was when she was only 24 ! After watching the film I took the opportunity to download some others of your posted videos of Garanca and DiDonato. Somehow they had escaped my eyes. They’re great.
You’re all very welcome. Especially Filippo…just think, we probably live no more than 10 km apart and meet here.
Well, Kate, to quote that popular song : It’s a small world after all ! Hartelijke groet, Filippo.
The interview with Garanca in Singers’ Studio is up on the Opera News website now. (I think it’s from last December.)
Many, many thanks!! Still snow then ….
Unfortunately, yes… It’s like winter here. It could easily clear up in a month though. I hope that it will just as much as you do!
On the 1st of June the Austrian television will broadcast Carmen with Elina Garanca and Roberto Alagna : Ö1, 19.30 pm, CMT.
Thank you so much for your vigilance, Filippo! I will share that news as soon as possible
Well, it seems now that Arte has changed its schedule: no Garanca next Sunday, but soprano Christiane Schafer. Perhaps this also due to Garanca’s recent illness. The program follows an artist the period before and during her or his performance.
Thank you once again – your information is invaluable!
Thank you for the Carmen reviews and videos. The ORF broadcast is a television program. Garanca will talk about combining career and private life and will tell us why she likes to iron ( bügelt) before a performance …
Thank you for the clarification. Is it repeated tomorrow?
I hate ironing – she is welcome to mine if she likes it so much!
It was indeed repeated today : at 4.40 (!?!) this morning. I don’t mind ironing, but if Ms. Garanca is willing to do mine, who am I to complain ?
I have this silly picture in my mind now …. lots of fans lining up at the stage door carrying piles of clothes to be ironed
A job offer I cannot refuse ! I wonder if I am hübsch (pretty) enough, though …
I did hesitate to post that advert because of the sexist wording but it does look like a fine opportunity for someone – goodness knows who you might meet
Hi Eyes, just a small update from a rather wet Dresden. What can I say…Octavian was glorious. My audiorecorder quit about 5 minutes into Act III, but fortunately I’ll have two more opportunities to try to make a decent recording of Garanca’s performances. Somehow my attempts in the past got jinxed, or somthing, ’cause I haven’t been able to come up with a decent one. I’ve kept my fingers crossed because the prospects didn’t look too good, with the Elbe overflowing. Kozena’s performance at the Handel Festival in Halle got cancelled and the Semperoper announced that they couldn’t get the scenery in on time due to the floodbarrier. They simply had to make due with what was already there. I’m not complaining, though….
Catch you later,
Kate
Hi Kate – I was hoping you would stop by with Dresden news. I have been looking for reviews and pics but nothing so far although I did read that the first two performances would have scenery restrictions but not the third.
Enjoy the rest of your stay and if you have anything to share we would be delighted!!
There is a photo from der Rosenkavalier in Dresden here:
http://www.dnn-online.de/web/dnn/bilder/-/specific/Ein-abgespeckter-aber-ueberzeugender-Rosenkavalier-in-der-Semperoper-977972032?imageUrl=dti/media/_2013/_24/_1786269-20130610200700.jpg
Thank you so much for sharing this – I will post immediately
Some news on the performance on Sunday: Anna Prohaska has sung Sophie instead of Daniela Fally. It was her debut at Dresden. More information on her Facebook page.
News indeed – so why have the media not reported it I wonder ( worthy of photos too )
Thank you, as always!
Still nothing from the Dresden press? Seems a bit odd, even with the focus being (understandably) on the flood now…
You’re right. I’ve been searching the Internet, but only came up with the article Eyes already posted. Strange. It must be the flood; I can’t imagine Frau KS Garanca’s coming to Dresden is of no interest !
Hi Eyes, I just got back and thought I´d first upload my pictures of the curtain calls of Rosenkavalier because everyone´s a bit cross about the media blackout. They´re on my Flickrpage http://www.flickr.com/photos/34910159@N05/sets/72157634185768328/
I´ve also uploaded the video´s of those curtain calls of the last performance on Sunday.
Enjoy!!!