Romanian National Opera Performances
A curated collection of John Jewell's performances at the Romanian National Opera, showcasing iconic roles and dramatic moments.
Nabucco
Date: January 1997
Venue: Romanian National Opera, Bucharest
Description: Performed in Verdi’s Nabucco, a powerful opera about the plight of the Hebrews, featuring dramatic choral scenes.
Faust
Date: March 1998
Venue: Romanian National Opera, Bucharest
Description: Took on a role in Gounod’s Faust, a dramatic tale of temptation and redemption, known for its beautiful arias.
Carmen
Date: April 1999
Venue: Romanian National Opera, Bucharest
Description: Portrayed the fiery Carmen in Bizet’s classic opera, a passionate story of love and tragedy.
Carmen
Date: June 2000
Venue: Romanian National Opera, Bucharest
Description: Returned as Carmen in another captivating performance of Bizet’s opera, showcasing her fiery spirit.
Ballet
Date: September 2000
Venue: Romanian National Opera, Bucharest
Description: Participated in a ballet performance, blending dance with operatic elements in a unique production.
Aida
Date: February 2001
Venue: Romanian National Opera, Bucharest
Description: Played a role in Verdi’s Aida, a grand opera set in ancient Egypt, known for its spectacular staging.
Pagliacci
Date: November 1996
Venue: Romanian National Opera, Bucharest
Description: A group performance in Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, a tragic opera about love, jealousy, and betrayal in a traveling troupe.
Nabucco
Date: May 1998
Venue: Romanian National Opera, Bucharest
Description: A dramatic scene from Verdi’s Nabucco, depicting the emotional struggle of the Hebrews in ancient Babylon.
Oedipe
Date: May 2001
Venue: Romanian National Opera, Bucharest
Description: The cast celebrates after a performance of Enescu’s Oedipe, a Romanian opera based on the Greek tragedy of Oedipus.
Othello
Date: TBD
Venue: Romanian National Opera, Bucharest
Description: Portrayed a role in Verdi’s Othello, a tragic opera exploring themes of jealousy, betrayal, and love, set against a dramatic medieval backdrop.
Commentary: This performance captured the intensity of Verdi’s masterpiece, with the medieval costumes adding a rich historical layer to the storytelling. The intricate set design and powerful vocal performances made this a memorable production.
Rigoletto
Date: TBD
Venue: Romanian National Opera, Bucharest
Description: Portrayed a role in Verdi’s Rigoletto, a dramatic opera delving into themes of deception, revenge, and tragedy, set in a lavish Renaissance court.
Commentary: This production of Rigoletto brought out the opulence of the Renaissance era with its elaborate costumes and set design. The emotional depth of the characters, combined with Verdi’s haunting score, left a lasting impact.
Oedipe
Date: May 2001
Venue: Romanian National Opera, Bucharest
Description: A group photo capturing the cast of Enescu’s Oedipe, composed during his exile from the Communist regime, reflecting the opera’s mythological intensity.
Commentary: This image highlights the ensemble’s unity and the elaborate costumes, showcasing the dramatic essence of Enescu’s masterpiece, performed in a significant production at the Romanian National Opera.
