Madama Butterfly at the Royal Opera House
“Dan Ettinger conducted, with the ROH orchestra and cast on alert, explosive form (top work from brass and percussion).”
“The orchestra of the ROH conducted by Dan Ettinger was in fine form with thrilling string and blazing brass textures shining out. From the fugal opening of the overture Ettinger gave an energetic reading of the score that supported the singers and the emotional roller-coaster of the story very effectively.”
“Conductor Dan Ettinger was a baritone before becoming a conductor and it shows. He breathes with the singers, lingers when they want to linger and then moves on with energy but is not afraid to hold long silences to intensify the drama.”