"The rules are only good if they admit exceptions." – Hans Sachs, Die Meistersinger, Act III Over the course of the […]
One More Time: “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” at the Met Opera Read Post »
by Steven Pisano Opera Oggi NY is one of many community opera companies in NYC that perform in churches, basements,
A “Hansel and Gretel” in Greenpoint Read Post »
Whenever I get the chance to go to the movies, I usually opt for indie flicks or foreign films. But,
“Aida” at the Metropolitan Opera Read Post »
by Steven Pisano Photo by Steven Pisano On Sunday evening, the good citizens of Bleecker Street were invaded by common
Rutgers Opera at LPR: “The Threepenny Opera” Read Post »
Although I'd already seen the Met Opera's acclaimed new production of John Adams' The Death of Klinghoffer, I felt compelled to see
The Death of Klinghoffer Ends Its Run at the Met Read Post »
AUSTIN, TX – Opera is an expensive venture, with administrators at even the most established companies struggling to find ways
Opera In the Live Music Capital of the World: Austin Opera’s “A Masked Ball” Read Post »
Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera "There aren't many things left worth fighting for in this world. Art is one of them." –
“The Death of Klinghoffer” at the Met Opera Read Post »
by Robert Leeper Photo Credit: Richard Termine Despite frequent comparisons to the now-defunct City Opera, Gotham Chamber Opera has managed to
Gotham Chamber Opera Revives Martinu…Again! Read Post »
by Robert Leeper With the crumbling of New York City Opera last year and the recent labor-related histrionics from the
Gotham Chamber Opera Steadfastly Carries On Read Post »
