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Jerusalem highlights March 31-April 6

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Mozart’s 'Don Giovanni' illuminated at Israeli Opera - review

Danish director Kasper Holten has perfected a multi-layered production where the sum is much greater than its parts.

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German opera house fires director who smeared dog poo in critic's face

Marco Goecke confronted Wirbke Huester, a dance critic, in the theater's crowded foyer before wiping the contents of a bag of feces in her face.

By REUTERS
16/02/2023

‘With jewels and adornments’, Handel’s ‘Ariodante’ returns to Israeli Opera

When the role of Ariodante was first performed, it was done by a castrato named Giovanni Carestini.

Jerusalem Highlights February 3-9

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Die Fledermaus - the bat is landing in Israel

Thrills, spills and fun galore as a popular Strauss operetta rolls into town.

29/01/2023

In praise of men who kill: Back-to-back Russian/Italian operas in Israel

The Verismo style, embraced by Rachmaninoff and Mascagni at the beginning of their respective careers, is a true-crime story set at the opera and a change from the older Bel Canto style.

A story of a forbidden romance - Hanover State Opera Ballet comes to Israel

The ballet, choreographed by Marco Goecke, tells the story of a forbidden romance between a 15-year-old girl and an older, wealthy Chinese-Vietnamese man.

By NERIA BARR
17/01/2023
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