"LA CHAUVE SOURIS" - St Gallen - 12 décembre 2024

 La chronique d'Eléonore : 

St.Gallen, 12 December 2024

'The Bat' by Johann Strauss

ROLANDO AS EISENSTEIN FOR THE SECOND TIME

It is always an exciting experience to see a production for a second time. And it is even more exciting to attend the second performance of a staging characterized by a constant movement : To experience how, inhabiting more and more their respective roles, the artists recreate the different characters and develop their acting in this operetta based basically on 'situation comedy', a theatrical genre that requires an intense precision.

Improvisation is always present in live performances, and the spectators who enjoy several times the play receive different solutions for a same situation.

Loved when Rolando, hearing the sound of the entrance door's bell, started to sing "kling Glöckchen...".

In the role of Eisenstein, there is a lot of text. Rolando's perfect mastery of a  language which is not his native one and the absolute ease in its use are extremely impressive. His intensity and powerful presence on stage are enrapturing. 

Due to the sickness of Kali Hardwick performing Adele, we had a wonderful 'cover", Teresa Steinbach who coming from Nürnberg in the very last minute, saved the evening. 

Also this time, the orchestra and the conductor, Michael Batje made a wonderful music.

Rolando's magnificent, sublime voice crowned the spectacle.

KÖSZÖNÖM, ROLANDO! 

Eléonore

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"LA CHAUVE SOURIS" - St Gallen - 10 décembre 2024 (Première)

La chronique d'Eléonore : 

St.Gallen, 10 December, 2024

ROLANDO'S EISENSTEIN OF THOUSAND MOVEMENTS AND MILLION GESTURES

Viennese lightness and fine piquantery full of sparkling moments.

The role of Eisenstein fits Rolando like a glove. He is in his element in every situation, enjoys playing in every moment, and these feelings embrace completely the audience.

The staging is incredibly demanding, its most important element being a constant movement, in its countless forms.

Rolando's amazing movement culture is well-known, but his Eisenstein is extraordinary and exceptional. Rolando's stage presence is that of both a professional dancer and a fantastic comedian, while being the best operatic singer with the most beautiful voice in the World. The role of Eisenstein allowed him to dazzle us with this wonder in finest melodies composed by Strauss for this role.

For me one of the most beloved highlights was the scene where Eisenstein, in the costume of his lawyer, tries to explain the very complex situation : The purest humor in Rolando's perfect performance.

His partners were great, we had beautiful voices, stunning actings and cheerfulness in the whole piece with :

Athanasia Zöhrer (Rosalinde), Kali Hardwick (Adele),  Brian Michael Moor (Alfred),  Äneas Humm (Dr. Falke), Kristján Jóhannesson (Frank), Jennifer Panara (Orlofsky), Riccardo Botta (Dr. Blind), Swane Küpper (Ida), David Maze (Frosch), Brian Michael Moor (Walpurga).

The orchestra under the baton of Michael Balje was outstanding, with a very clear and beautiful sound, and the perfect performance of Strauss' wonderful music.

An immense, very noisy success with a lot of applause even during the performance. 

An after-party was offered in the foyer where the audience could meet the artists in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

KÖSZÖNÖM, ROLANDO!

Eléonore

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"LA CHAUVE SOURIS" - Johann Strauss - Théâtre St GALLEN - 10, 12, 14 décembre 2024 et 11 janvier 2025

 Les premières photos : Ludwig Olah

                                                      

 

                                                     

                                                  

                                                      

                                                        

                                                      

                                                       

Dans la mise en scène de Guta Rau, Rolando débutera dans le rôle d'Eisenstein.

Bien sûr, nous suivrons cet évènement de très près..... 

https://www.konzertundtheater.ch/programm/spielplan-24-25/die-fledermaus/

"LA NUIT DE L'OPERA " - Deutsche AIDS-Stiftung - Opéra de Berlin - 2 novembre 2024

 Suite à notre publication du 4 novembre dernier, voici  le lien de la vidéo complète du concert présenté par Rolando.

A 1.01'.13'' : Rolando interprète "Amor vida de mi vida" !

                                                    

                                                        

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"AMORE E FOLLIA" - Vienne - 25 novembre 2024 (3)

 La chronique et les photos d'Ingrid : 

Ein außergewöhnlicher Abend für mich, nach langer Zeit sehe und höre ich Rolando Villazón endlich wieder in meiner Heimatstadt Wien. Was für eine Freude!

Volles Programm, herrliche Arien und Duette schmetterte Rolando gemeinsam mit der großartigen amerikanischen Mezzosopranistin Kate Lindsey. Am Pult Guerassim Voronkov mit dem Bohuslav Martinû Orchestra. „Amore e Follia“ lautet der sehr passende Titel, im vollgepackten Konzerthaus werden die Künstler lautstark bejubelt. Der Programmreigen geht von Joseph Haydn über Antonio Vivaldi zu Vincenzo Bellini, Gaetano Donizetti und später zu Jacques Offenbach und Gioachino Rossini.
Beachtlich die stimmlichen Leistungen von Rolando und Kate. Was für eine Freude, Rolandos unverwechselbares Timbre in sehr guter Form wieder live hören zu können.
Schlagobers auf dem musikalischen Kuchen: oben in einer Loge sitzen Maestro Placído Domingo mit Ehefrau Marta, der Maestro sehr gerührt über Rolandos dankende Worte an seinen großen Mentor und Freund. Der bereits tosende Saal kocht natürlich fast über vor Jubel.
Vier Zugaben versüßen den Abend, Blumensträuße werden überreicht und wie üblich zerzupft,  Rolando zaubert am Schluß einen Strauß roter Rosen für seine Partnerin, wobei er in magischer Manier Rose für Rose einzeln aus seinen Jacken- und Hosentaschen herauszieht. Rolando, wie wir ihn kennen und lieben.

Ingrid

                                                

                                                          

                                                          

                                                       

                                                           

                                                        

"AMORE E FOLLIA" - Vienne - 25 novembre 2024 (2)

 

La chronique d'Eléonore : 

Rolando at the Wiener Konzerthaus

THE VOICE THAT GOES STRAIGHT TO THE HEART

Appearing on stage, Rolando was greeted with a warm, long applause by the Viennese audience. 

After my evenings in Bad Wörishofen and Zlin, I feel privileged to attend the last concert of this wonderful series offering a colorful selection of works : orchestral and vocal pieces of Haydn, Bellini, Donizetti, Offenbach, Rossini.

As it happens every single time, the very first note of Rolando enchanted me to the bottom of my heart, and this feeling remained with me until the last moment of the concert.

The two gorgeous excerpts of Haydn's "L'anima del filosofo" were followed by the "Legend of Kleinzach" being one of the absolute highlights in the programme : The.fantastic, riveting vocal performance was accompanied by a mesmerizing acting, bringing a complete and perfect presentation not only of the character, but also of the disturbed state of mind of Hoffmann himself.

Nemorino's aria brings me back to March 22nd 2010, date of my first live encounter with THE VOICE in Nemorino at the Wiener Staatsoper. And since then how many amazing, unforgettable performances of "L'elisir d'amore"... The most beautiful voice is the same..., the passionate singing and the energizing stage presence are the same.  

The duet of Bellini's "I Capuleti e i Montecchi" filled with immense sensitivity and rich in nuances delighted the house.   

In Rossini's Otello, the tremendously powerful singing and acting made the audience spontaneously burst into applause without even waiting for the end of the duet!

After long standing ovations, the completely fascinated audience got encores : In "Ya mis horas", Rolando brought infinite passion and extreme intensity in singing. 

He starts "Lippen schweigen" with his magically warm, seductive notes and takes elegant waltz steps with Kate Lindsey. The bewitching duet, "Non ti scordar di me" ends the concert. bringing adorable moments : Rolando "picks" roses from every possible pocket of his jacket. 

With Kate Lindsey with her impressive voice, emotional singing and dedicated stage presence, Guerassin Voronkov with his conducting very attentive to the singers and the great sound of the Bohuslav Martinu Filharmonie, the "team" was astonishing, enthralling the spectators.

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It was moving to see and hear Rolando greeting with deep affection and respect Plácido Domingo who attended the concert.

A further exceptional evening in the admirable series of Rolando's extraordinary concerts!

KÖSZÖNÖM, ROLANDO!

Eléonore

Photos : Concerts Pamplona 

                                             

                                                 

                                                      

                                                    

                                                  

"AMORE E FOLLIA " - Vienne - 25 novembre 2024 (1)

 La chronique d'Antonella : 

UNA SERATA DAVVERO SPECIALE 

Il più recente concerto del ciclo "Amore e follia", tenutosi alla Wiener Konzerthaus il 25 novembre scorso, si è rivelato una serata davvero speciale, ed un grande e meritato successo. Come sempre, Rolando, Kate Lindsey e Guerassim Voronkov hanno riscosso la piena simpatia, i consensi e gli applausi del pubblico, ma in questo concerto gli interpreti sono apparsi davvero in stato di grazia. Sia Rolando che Kate hanno cantato splendidamente, con grande maestria vocale e grande efficacia interpretativa, e hanno confermato la loro ottima intesa nei pezzi a due voci. Il programma è stato lo stesso dei concerti precedenti del ciclo, con incursioni nel barocco (Vivaldi), nel classicismo (Haydn), nel belcanto (Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti) e nell'opera francese (Hoffenbach).  e gli stessi i quattro bis finali. Inutile dire quanti applausi ha riscosso Rolando nella Furtiva lagrima e nel suo sempre inarrivabile Kleinzach. Ha allietato e reso indimenticabile la serata la presenza nel pubblico del Maestro Placido Domingo, cui Rolando ha rivolto parole commosse, riconoscenti e affettuose, e cui ha dedicato l'aria di zarzuela "Ya mis horas felices". Moltissimi gli applausi e i "bravo" per tutti, in una serata veramente  entusiasmante. 

Antonella

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