W.A. Mozart s timeless masterpiece at the Salzburg Festival is always an event! Especially when Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) receives such a spectacular and virtuosic staging (Le Figaro) by director Lydia Steier. Steier introduces the role of the grandfather a narrator reading the opera like a fairy tale to his three grandchildren performed by the famous actor Klaus Maria Brandauer (Out of Africa James Bond). This trick in combination with the gigantic moveable sets by stage designer Katharina Schlipf allows new views on Mozart s magical opera with it s different worlds. Thanks to conductor Constantinos Carydis who seems to breath with the music (Tagesspiegel) there is a new Mozart to be heard too: Carydis draws precise phrasing and plenty of crisp articulation (Financial Times) from the musicians of the great Vienna Philharmonic (New York Times).

In the imposing Arena di Verona soprano Sonya Yoncheva and tenor Vittorio Grigolo present with dramatic and passionate synergy an evening of the most beautiful operatic love arias and duets in opera history. Passion that burns consumes and sometimes kills is the central theme of this concert including arias from Roméo et Juliette by Charles Gounod as well as from Puccini´s Tosca La bohème Madama Butterfly and Verdi´s La traviata all conducted by Plácido Domingo. Sonya Yoncheva has the full and vibrant timbre of a true lyrical soprano while Vittorio Grigolo like Cavaradossi and Rodolfo plays the cards of ardor and passion with sweet and affectionate colors. An overall successful evening.

L,M,S,X,2X,3XCartoon,LetterFabric

Octavo, 320pp, publisher's dark blue cloth, title in gilt on spine. Top edge red. Housed in publisher's slipcase, toning to spine, faint soiling to label on side. Includes the publisher's scarce glassine dust jacket. Signed limited edition of 1000, this being number 780, with the signature of Adlai Stevenson on the limitation page. Adlai Stevenson (1900-1965) was Governor of Illinois from 1949-1953. He was the Democratic candidate for President in 1952 and 1956, losing both times to President Dwight Eisenhower. He finished his career as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations in the Kennedy Administration.

Our 11oz & 15oz Coffee Mug is the perfect way to show your loved ones how much you care. We make our specialized gifts memorable so that you can show up to your event occasion and get-together with the perfect one of a personalized kind gift. What better way to show your appreciation than with a custom mug that s personalized just for them? This mug makes a great gift for any occasion or event such as a Gift and more! This mug is made of high-quality ceramic and is microwave and dishwasher safe. We deliver mugs that are not only attractive but also sturdy enough to withstand daily use in a busy office or home kitchen. The result is this beautiful mug that will impress those who would absolutely love this coffee mug. Indulge in Elegant Style Comfortable Grip with Ergonomic Handle Ideal for Both Hot and Cold Beverages Carefully Encased in Custom-Made Styrofoam for Safe Arrival in Impeccable Condition.