Cape Town Opera’s 2013 production of “Otello” – some personal reflections.
Albert Combrink2013-04-14T19:31:54+02:00OTELLO – THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE DOWNRIGHT UGLY – a good-natured rebuttal
Some interesting debates around the recent “Otello” prompt me to break my rule about “reviewing” friends and colleagues and rivals in the same industry. I was struck by how different the perception of a performance can be. Every one has their own opinion and that’s the beauty of it, and I for one, love the dialogues that ensue. So, herewith my humble take on the production.
As a performing musician, I no longer go to a performance to encounter it in some “pristine” condition. I do not believe [read more…]