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Francesca Zambello (born August 24, 1956) is an American opera and theatre director. She serves as director of Glimmerglass Festival and the Washington National Opera.
Born in New York City, Zambello lived in Europe when she was a child, learning to speak French, Italian, German and Russian. Zambello is of Italian descent, the daughter of actress Jean (née Sincere) and Charles C. Zambello, a former actor who became head of flight entertainment at TWA. She attended Moscow University in 1976 and graduated from Colgate University in 1978.
An internationally recognized director of opera and theater, Francesca Zambello's American debut took place at the Houston Grand Opera with a production of Fidelio in 1984. She began her career as an assistant director to Jean-Pierre Ponnelle. From 1984 until 1991 she was the Artistic Director of the Skylight Music Theater with Stephen Wadsworth. She debuted in Europe at Teatro La Fenice in Venice with Beatrice di Tenda in 1987 and has since staged new productions at major theaters, festivals and opera houses around the world.
Royal Opera or Royal Opera House may refer to:
The Royal is a British medical drama series produced by ITV that ran from 2003 to 2011. The show comprised one-hour episodes which were normally first aired on ITV in the Sunday early evening slot.
The title of the series refers to the fictional "St Aidan's Royal Free Hospital", located in Elsinby, a fictional rural seaside town, portrayed as being close to Aidensfield, the fictional setting of the UK TV series Heartbeat. The series was shot in Whitby and Scarborough, in the North Riding of Yorkshire. The Royal is an NHS hospital serving the local town, countryside and visitors. The show was set in the 1960s. It began as a spin-off from another popular ITV show set in North Yorkshire, Heartbeat.
Stars of the show included Ian Carmichael, Wendy Craig, Robert Daws, and Amy Robbins. The last episode of the show aired at 7.00 pm on Sunday, 31 July 2011 on ITV.
The Royal was introduced in the 14th episode of the 12th series of Heartbeat entitled 'Out Of The Blue' and The Royal benefited from this connection to the extremely popular parent series; several Heartbeat characters appeared in the first couple of series of The Royal, most notably Bill Maynard as a bed-ridden Claude Greengrass, but as the series progressed it generally dropped its character crossovers with Heartbeat to become its own entity.
The Royal Opera is a company based in central London, resident at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Along with the English National Opera, it is one of the two principal opera companies in London. Founded in 1946 as the Covent Garden Opera Company, it was known by that title until 1968. It brought a long annual season and consistent management to a house that had previously hosted short seasons under a series of impresarios. Since its inception, it has shared the Royal Opera House with the dance company now known as The Royal Ballet.
When the company was formed, its policy was to perform all works in English, but since the late 1950s most operas have been performed in their original language. From the outset, performers have comprised a mixture of British and Commonwealth singers and international guest stars, but fostering the careers of singers from within the company was a consistent policy of the early years. Among the many guest performers have been Maria Callas, Plácido Domingo, Kirsten Flagstad, Hans Hotter, Birgit Nilsson, Luciano Pavarotti and Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. Among those who have risen to international prominence from the ranks of the company are Geraint Evans, Joan Sutherland, Kiri Te Kanawa and Jon Vickers.
William Moses Hoffman (born April 12, 1939) is an American playwright, editor and educator.
Born in New York City, New York, United States, Hoffman's earliest works either were mounted in small, experimental off-off-Broadway theaters in New York City.
It was not until 1985 that he achieved critical acclaim and public recognition when the Broadway-theatre production of his play, As Is, one of the first plays to focus on AIDS, opened in New York City at the Lyceum Theatre, where it ran for 285 performances. Hoffman won a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play (1985) and an Obie Award (1984-85 for Playwriting ) and nominations for a Tony Award for Best Play (1985). The following year, he adapted the work for a television production directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg.
In 1991, Hoffman was commissioned by The Metropolitan Opera Company to write the libretto for The Ghosts of Versailles first produced in celebration of the company's centennial. A 1993-televised production starred Teresa Stratas, Renée Fleming, and Graham Clark. Hoffman earned an Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
An internationally recognized director of opera and theater, Francesca Zambello is the Artistic Director of Washington National Opera at The Kennedy Center. For more on Francesca, go here: http://www.kennedy-center.org/wno/MTO/ArtDir
Francesca Zambello, an acclaimed director of opera and theater, speaks about her life, her career, and why she loves directing. Her talk marks the opening of an exhibition of the papers and memorabilia she has donated to the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center. Hosted by Friends of the Libraries of Boston University and Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center on February 4, 2008.
Deep in the heart of Paris's Latin Quarter--where music and dancing swirl nightly at the Café Momus--Mimì, a lovely seamstress of delicate health, meets handsome poet Rodolfo. Eccentric singer Musetta flirts and feuds with painter Marcello. And Colline, a philosopher, and Schaunard, a musician, do their best to distract the landlord from the rent. Through jealous breakups and rekindled romances, rowdy celebrations and tender tears, these six friends fight to keep their passions burning bright, hoping spring cures a tragic illness looming in their midst. Puccini's timeless tale of young bohemians struggling to fulfill their dreams, find love, and stay warm through a harsh Parisian winter returns to the Opera House in a brand-new production. An exciting cast of attractive artists--many of t...
Spanish heat and gypsy passion are brought to the stage in Francesca Zambello's vivid production of Bizet's opera: http://www.roh.org.uk/carmen The Habanera is the aria Carmen sings when she first appears on stage. It is also known as 'L'amour est un oiseau rebelle'. Carmen was based on a popular novella of the same name by Prosper Mérimée, which enticed French readers with exotic tales of Spain. Its heady combination of passion, sensuality and violence initially proved too much for the stage and Georges Bizet's opera was a critical failure on its premiere in 1875. Bizet died shortly after, never learning of the spectacular success Carmen would achieve -- it has been staged over 500 times at Covent Garden alone. Carmen contains many well-loved numbers, such as Carmen's seductive Habaner...
Subscribe for more videos like this: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=92Yplus Superstar soprano Deborah Voigt and powerhouse opera and theater director Francesca Zambello, friends for over 25 years, came to 92Y to talk opera, inspiration, artistry and friendship. Follow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/92ndStreetY Twitter: https://twitter.com/92Y Tumblr: http://92y.tumblr.com/
The Spanish heat and gypsy passion of Carmen take to the stage as The Royal Opera presents the first revival of Francesca Zambello's vibrant production with Tanya McCallin's richly coloured designs. www.roh.org.uk www.facebook.com/royaloperahouse www.twitter.com/royaloperahouse
The world's most popular opera appears once more in Francesca Zambello's lively production to atmospheric designs by Tanya McCallin, first seen in 2006.
AIDA - Interview with Francesca Zambello, Stage Director - Fall 2016 Francesca Zambello talks about principal artist debute of Leah Crocetto and Brian Jagde. Amazing tragic love story - new bold urban look - with RETNA, one of today's hottest artist
Conversations with William M. Hoffman is CUNY TV 's television series of discussions with major theatre and musical figures of our times. Conversations with William M. Hoffman is hosted by Professor William M. Hoffman, Professor of Theatre at Lehman College (CUNY). He is also the author of the Broadway play As Is, which earned him a Drama Desk Award in 1986, an Obie, as well as Tony and Pulitzer nominations for best play. Watch more at http://www.cuny.tv/show/conversationswithwilliammhoffman
Francesca Zambello spoke to members of the company's Young American Artists Program during Festival Weekend. She discussed the importance of the Young American Artists Program and how the program will continue to grow in the future. This took place in the Alice Busch Opera Theater. Notice that the electrics crew is focusing the lights for the afternoon's performance.
San Francisco Opera interviews Francesca Zambello, the stage director of Two Women, which will have its world premiere in Summer 2015. It tells a story of war and a mother's love for her daughter. Get your tickets now at sfopera.com/twowomen
Faith is put to the ultimate test in Poulenc's powerful 1957 opera about an order of Carmelite nuns who refuse to renounce their beliefs in the wake of the French Revolution. With social unrest rippling through Paris, a timid young woman leaves her aristocratic family to seek refuge at a convent in northern France. She strives to align with her fellow sisters, who soon discover they must either abandon their monastery or face certain execution. Their act of defiance in the face of fear becomes a gripping, emotional story of loyalty, redemption, and sacrifice. At turns hymnal and haunting, Dialogues of the Carmelites soars with exquisite harmonies, a sublime a cappella "Ave Maria," and wrenching twists, including a chilling final tableau. Directed by WNO Artistic Director Francesca Zambel...
Miah Persson sings 'Batti, batti, bel Masetto' to Robert Gleadow's Masetto in Francesca Zambello's Don Giovanni. For lyrics and context visit the Royal Opera House blog - http://www.roh.org.uk/news/accessible-arias-batti-batti-bel-masetto
AIDA - Interview with Francesca Zambello, Stage Director - Fall 2016 Francesca Zambello talks about principal artist debute of Leah Crocetto and Brian Jagde. Amazing tragic love story - new bold urban look - with RETNA, one of today's hottest artist
San Francisco Opera interviews Francesca Zambello, the stage director of Two Women, which will have its world premiere in Summer 2015. It tells a story of war and a mother's love for her daughter. Get your tickets now at sfopera.com/twowomen
Subscribe for more videos like this: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=92Yplus Superstar soprano Deborah Voigt and powerhouse opera and theater director Francesca Zambello, friends for over 25 years, came to 92Y to talk opera, inspiration, artistry and friendship. Follow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/92ndStreetY Twitter: https://twitter.com/92Y Tumblr: http://92y.tumblr.com/
Simon Keenlyside, Bryn Terfel and Francesca Zambello discuss Mozart's Don Giovanni. To book tickets visit: http://www.roh.org.uk/whatson/production.aspx?pid=17608
San Francisco Opera interviews Francesca Zambello, the stage director of Two Women, which will have its world premiere in Summer 2015. It tells a story of war and a mother's love for her daughter. Get your tickets now at sfopera.com/twowomen
San Francisco Opera interviews Francesca Zambello, the stage director of Two Women, which will have its world premiere in Summer 2015. It tells a story of war and a mother's love for her daughter. Get your tickets now at sfopera.com/twowomen
San Francisco Opera interviews Francesca Zambello, the stage director of Two Women, which will have its world premiere in Summer 2015. It tells a story of war and a mother's love for her daughter. Get your tickets now at sfopera.com/twowomen
San Francisco Opera interviews Francesca Zambello, the stage director of Two Women, which will have its world premiere in Summer 2015. It tells a story of war and a mother's love for her daughter. Get your tickets now at sfopera.com/twowomen
AIDA - Interview with Francesca Zambello, Stage Director #2 - Fall 2016 Francesca Zambello discusses the characters and the triumphal march. Amazing tragic love story - new bold urban look - with RETNA, one of today's hottest graffiti artists.
Francesca Zambello, an acclaimed director of opera and theater, speaks about her life, her career, and why she loves directing. Her talk marks the opening of an exhibition of the papers and memorabilia she has donated to the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center. Hosted by Friends of the Libraries of Boston University and Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center on February 4, 2008.
Deep in the heart of Paris's Latin Quarter--where music and dancing swirl nightly at the Café Momus--Mimì, a lovely seamstress of delicate health, meets handsome poet Rodolfo. Eccentric singer Musetta flirts and feuds with painter Marcello. And Colline, a philosopher, and Schaunard, a musician, do their best to distract the landlord from the rent. Through jealous breakups and rekindled romances, rowdy celebrations and tender tears, these six friends fight to keep their passions burning bright, hoping spring cures a tragic illness looming in their midst. Puccini's timeless tale of young bohemians struggling to fulfill their dreams, find love, and stay warm through a harsh Parisian winter returns to the Opera House in a brand-new production. An exciting cast of attractive artists--many of t...
From 4th to 16th December 2012, Anna Caterina performed the role of Carmen under the direction of Philippe Jordan and Yves Beaunesne's staging. Du 4 au 16 décembre 2012, Anna Caterina Antonacci interprète le rôle de Carmen sous la direction de Philippe Jordan et dans la mise en scène d'Yves Beaunesne.
Rossini's popular retelling of Charles Perrault's beloved Cinderella story adds a few fabulous twists to the traditional fairy tale, a perfect springtime treat for the entire family. In this bright and whimsical production by Spanish director Joan Font and his performance troupe Els Comediants, a kindhearted girl named Angelina dreams of one day escaping her impoverished stepfather's castle. When the prince announces he'll choose his bride at a glamorous ball, she seizes the opportunity to escape the tyranny of her vain stepsisters and take control of her own destiny. Audiences of all ages will delight in this clever romantic comedy featuring bracelets instead of glass slippers, a philosophical tutor in place of a fairy godmother, and six adorable dancing rats that serve as a makeshift G...
Opera superstar Anna Caterina Antonacci talks with Francesca Zambello about the world premiere of Two Woman and TheTrojans at San Francisco Opera, summer 2015. Get an inside look at the artist that brings these amazing characters to life! (ITALIAN)