Posted October 03, 2013

Posted October 3, 2013

Yes, this is not really “news”.  Alex Ross was in Bayreuth for the 2013 Festspiele and his impressions are contained in the August 26 issue of the New Yorker. Ross’ comment says it all regarding the Jubilee Ring production designed by Frank Castorf: “. . . .  a sprawling act of operatic Dadaism that falls between Buñuel and “South Park.”

Here’s the link, subscription is not required:

http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/musical/2013/08/26/130826crmu_mus…