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Don GiovanniWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 2 |
Vocal talent of the highest caliber in a memorable performance |
16 Aug 23 / MD Theatre Guide |
Intriguing take on “Don Giovanni” rounds out a winning opera season at Wolf Trap |
13 Aug 23 / Classical Review |
FaustWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 3 |
Wolf Trap Opera took its audiences “to hell and back” with its unusual production of “Faust” |
1 Aug 23 / MD Theatre Guide |
Wolf Trap’s ‘Faust’ brings a hard bargain to the Big Easy |
25 Jul 23 / Washington Post |
Singers soar as angels and demons do battle in Wolf Trap’s “Faust” |
23 Jul 23 / Classical Review |
SusannahWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 1 |
Floyd’s masterful “Susannah” makes its belated debut at Wolf Trap |
15 Aug 22 / Classical Review |
La TraviataWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 1 |
Young singers and conductor impress in Wolf Trap Opera’s “Traviata” |
15 Aug 22 / Classical Review |
Der FreischützWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 2 |
Shoot your shot |
28 Jun 22 / parterre box |
Weber’s masterwork, “Der Freischütz,” gets a fresh (and rare) revival at Wolf Trap |
21 Jun 22 / Classical Review |
The Anonymous LoverWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 1 |
Wolf Trap Opera and NSO revive forgotten, fizzy French work |
20 Jun 21 / Classical Review |
Il barbiere di SivigliaWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 2 |
Musical hilarity wins over high jinks in Wolf Trap’s ‘Barber of Seville’ |
12 Aug 19 / Washington Post |
Music takes center stage in Wolf Trap’s over-the-top “Barber of Seville” |
11 Aug 19 / Classical Review |
Ariadne auf NaxosWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 3 |
Wolf Trap Opera's Ariadne auf Naxos is lofty and silly at the same time |
27 Jul 19 / Washington City Paper |
Wolf Trap’s “Ariadne” offers effervescent treat in the dog days of summer |
26 Jul 19 / Classical Review |
Early-career professionals bring flair to a tough Strauss score |
23 Jul 19 / Washington Post |
Le vin herbéWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 1 |
Wolf Trap Opera and Washington Concert Opera elevate Le Vin Herbé |
17 Feb 19 / Broadway World |
RigolettoWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 2 |
How you’ve grown: Wolf Trap Opera offers full ‘Rigoletto’ |
6 Aug 18 / Washington Post |
A finely sung, imaginatively staged “Rigoletto” on a rainy night at Wolf Trap |
5 Aug 18 / Classical Review |
Roméo et JulietteWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 1 |
Luminous acting, very loud singing in vivid ‘Roméo & Juliette’ |
21 Jul 18 / Washington Post |
IdomeneoWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 1 |
Opera trains the best young singers. At Wolf Trap Barns, a recent performance revealed a young artist |
25 Jun 18 / Washington Post |
The Juniper TreeWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 2 |
Exploring the silliest and darkest sides of marriage at Wolf Trap Opera |
14 Aug 17 / Washington Post |
The fully staged productions are a wonderful treat for any opera fan |
13 Aug 17 / DC Theater Arts |
BastianelloWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 2 |
Exploring the silliest and darkest sides of marriage at Wolf Trap Opera |
14 Aug 17 / Washington Post |
The fully staged productions are a wonderful treat for any opera fan |
13 Aug 17 / DC Theater Arts |
ToscaWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 1 |
Cheers for ‘Tosca’ at Wolf Trap |
17 Jul 17 / Washington Post |
La pietra del paragoneWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 4 |
A colorful production at the Barns at Wolf Trap |
8 Jul 17 / Opera News |
‘The Touchstone’ is a deservedly forgotten opera. Wolf Trap makes a case for remembering it |
28 Jun 17 / Washington Post |
Rarely heard Rossini comedy proves a delightful discovery at Wolf Trap |
28 Jun 17 / Classical Review |
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Rossini's The Touchstone triumphs at Wolf Trap |
28 Jun 17 / Bachtrack |
The Fall of the House of UsherWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 2 |
Wolf Trap Opera offers a Terpsichorean, goth take on Glass’s “Fall of the House of Usher” |
19 Jun 17 / Classical Review |
Philip Glass in a warehouse, with lots of goth kids |
19 Jun 17 / Washington Post |
La bohèmeWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 1 |
Strong ‘La Bohème’ at Wolf Trap makes a good case for more opera there |
8 Aug 16 / Washington Post |
L'Opera seriaWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 3 |
Wolf Trap's L’Opera Seria is the opera everyone needs to see |
21 Jul 16 / Washington City Paper |
The pleasure of parody: delightful Opera seria at Wolf Trap |
19 Jul 16 / Bachtrack |
Tastes change, but backstage behavior is as bad as ever |
18 Jul 16 / Washington Post |
The Rape of LucretiaWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 3 |
Louisa Muller's staging was simple and dramatically effective |
16 Jun 16 / Ionarts |
Wolf Trap puts on a solid production of a tough-to-love opera |
15 Jun 16 / Washington City Paper |
A powerful opera about a horrible subject |
13 Jun 16 / Washington Post |
Madama ButterflyWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 2 |
Young people, grown-up voices |
12 Aug 15 / Washington Post |
Summer migration for Emerging Artists in Madama Butterfly at Wolf Trap Opera |
12 Aug 15 / Bachtrack |
AidaWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 2 |
Michelle DeYoung's Amneris was fawning, venomous, deceitful, and yet ultimately sympathetic |
8 Aug 15 / Ionarts |
Wolf Trap Opera brings back alumni for big-gun ‘Aida’ |
27 Jul 15 / Washington Post |
The Ghosts of VersaillesWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 4 |
Ghosts, Ginsburg given justice as summer delights |
8 Aug 15 / Classical Voice North America |
Corigliano’s opera doesn’t do anything new |
15 Jul 15 / Washington City Paper |
This production is as silly as it is masterful |
15 Jul 15 / DC Theater Arts |
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A return to grand style for Wolf Trap Opera with ‘Ghosts of Versailles’ |
14 Jul 15 / Washington Post |
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An opera revisited, on a new scale
When the Metropolitan Opera decided to commission a new opera for its centenary, it went big — or at least its composer, John Corigliano, did. “The Ghosts of Versailles” took 12 years to write.
When the Metropolitan Opera decided to commission a new opera for its centenary, it went big — or at least its composer, John Corigliano, did. “The Ghosts of Versailles” took 12 years to write.
Le nozze di FigaroWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 4 |
A charming production |
8 Aug 15 / Ionarts |
Wolf Trap Opera really is a good company for first timers |
17 Jun 15 / Washington City Paper |
A ‘Marriage of Figaro’ weds energy and delicacy, slapstick and pathos |
15 Jun 15 / Washington Post |
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What a way to bring the fun back into weddings! |
14 Jun 15 / DC Theater Arts |
Le Pauvre MatelotWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 2 |
Wolf Trap closes season with surreal double-bill |
13 Aug 14 / Ionarts |
Wolf Trap Opera presents engaging French duo: Sailors and breasts |
11 Aug 14 / Washington Post |
Les Mamelles de TiresiasWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 2 |
Wolf Trap closes season with surreal double-bill |
13 Aug 14 / Ionarts |
Wolf Trap Opera presents engaging French duo: Sailors and breasts |
11 Aug 14 / Washington Post |
CarmenWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 2 |
The sound experience of this performance was disconcerting on many levels |
13 Aug 14 / Ionarts |
Wolf Trap Opera’s ‘Carmen’ could use a little more of the original’s edginess |
28 Jul 14 / Washington Post |
Giulio Cesare in EgittoWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 2 |
Wolf Trap Opera, Castleton Festival launch unevenly but laudably on same weekend |
30 Jun 14 / Washington Post |
You can only sex up Baroque opera so much |
29 Jun 14 / Washington City Paper |
FalstaffWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 2 |
Wolf Trap Opera closes season with Verdi's brilliant 'Falstaff' |
15 Aug 13 / Baltimore Sun |
Wolf Trap Opera’s ‘Falstaff’ is intimate and memorable |
12 Aug 13 / Washington Post |
La TraviataWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 1 |
At Wolf Trap, ‘La Traviata’ plays out in ’20s Paris |
22 Jul 13 / Washington Post |
Il viaggio a ReimsWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 1 |
An evening that offers a lot of fun and a lot of good intentions |
24 Jun 13 / Washington Post |
The Rake's ProgressWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 1 |
‘Rake’s Progress’ at Wolf Trap highlights vocal talent |
6 Aug 12 / Washington Post |
Don GiovanniWolf Trap Opera CompanyNo. of reviews: 1 |
Storm’s power outages are a showstopper |
3 Jul 12 / Washington Post |
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19 Jul 2024
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9 to 17 Aug 2024
News & Articles
An opera revisited, on a new scale |
When the Metropolitan Opera decided to commission a new opera for its centenary, it went big — or at least its composer, John Corigliano, did. “The Ghosts of Versailles” took 12 years to write. |
10 Jul 2015 / Washington Post |
Wolf Trap Opera Company: The house that Kim built |
Kim Pensinger Witman has worked at the Wolf Trap Opera Company for 30 years. “She’s sort of like this huge unheralded secret weapon,” said Ryan Taylor, general manager of the Arizona Opera. |
13 Jun 2015 / Washington Post |
Wolf Trap Opera to offer 'Traviata,' 'Falstaff, 'Viaggio a Reims' |
The company, which features young, up-and-coming artists in productions that typically generate musical and theatrical sparks, will concentrate on Italian repertoire for its 2013 season. |
6 Feb 2013 / Baltimore Sun |
Opera endings can be the most difficult things to write |
Wolf Trap lets audience choose the ending to Mozart's unfinished opera 'Zaide.' |
10 Jun 2010 / Washington Post |
Wolf Trap announces summer schedule |
Wolf Trap's excellent opera company has cut back this summer to two staged productions - Mozart's "Cosi fan tutte" and Monteverdi's "Il Ritorno d'Ulisse in Patria." |
24 Mar 2009 / Washington Post |