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Savor … <i>Tristan und Isolde</i>

Savor … Tristan und Isolde

August 4, 2010 by Hedonista · Leave a Comment 

What to say about Richard Wagner? That contentious guy certainly knew how to put on an opera – er, “music drama” (for Wagner set out to change the way operas were made). Both composer and librettist (a rare dual talent) not to mention also a conductor and essayist, Wagner’s music in [...]

La Traviata Consumes … Literally!

La Traviata Consumes … Literally!

October 26, 2009 by Hedonista · 1 Comment 

After a 13-year hiatus, La Traviata – with music by Giuseppe Verdi – has finally returned to the Seattle Opera.
On Friday, October 23rd, both your Hedonista and Ronald Holden of Cornichon attended as media guests (and sat only a couple of rows and seats apart). Read dear Ronaldo’s lovely review of La Traviata on Cornichon. [...]