La Rondine: Los Angeles Opera Presents Puccini's Tragic Love Story
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (135 N. Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012)
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The last date listed for La Rondine was Saturday June 28, 2008 / 7:30pm.
22 Goldstar Member Reviews
Adolfo
I was completely taken in by the stunning set designs and magnificent performances. I would recommend this performance of La Rondine to anyone looking for a great evening at the Opera.Written on Jun 13 2008
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PK
Absolutely beautiful and perfectly done in every respect! The sets were amazing, the performers were quite good, and the staging was fantastic. A gem of an opera!Written on Jun 20 2008
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I feel like a pill but the singing was sub-par. Racette is characterful but her voice is expressive, not beautiful and Magda's music is all about beauty. Marcus Haddock was okay but both of them seemed too old. I don't think it would have mattered if they'd been fabulous but they weren't. Fedderly was dry of tone but had some lovely moments. I can't remember the Lisette's name but she couldn't handle the high notes. Pittsinger was pretty good in a thankless role. Basically, you need a Boheme cast but we didn't have one. The production was attractive mostly although I could have done without the out-of-place dance numbers. I'm glad I got to see Rondine because it's rarely done. But this wasn't the best argument for it.Written on Jun 18 2008
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diana horowitz
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Description
<p>Can a worldly Parisian courtesan find lasting love in the arms of a naive young man from the provinces? Our heroine Magda is living a life of luxury filled with free-flowing champagne, fizzy frivolity, and light-hearted liaisons. And her "patron" Rambaldo keeps footing the entire bill. Upon meeting the handsome young Ruggero, she realizes he's her soul mate, and they run off to the Riviera together. But just as a swallow follows its inevitable destiny, Magda's sordid past dictates the outcome of the illusion.</p> <p>Featuring the heart-melting "Doretta's Dream Song" (heard in the film A Room with a View), La Rondine is a little-known treasure-trove that includes some of Puccini's most rhapsodic music. Marta Domingo directs the captivating production of this Puccini jewel.</p>