Kanye <> Siegfried
"We need the biggest star in the Universe. We need you, Kanye." (from Kanye West’s show, Madison Square Garden, 5/13/08) […]
Opera
Vox and Run
Opera is not the sort of art form that lends itself to easy experimentation. Typically, you need sets, costumes, an
Virtuo(u)sity
Opera can play many roles. It can move us through passionate, star-crossed characters who reflect our fears and trials. It
Opera and Popcorn
For the past two seasons, I’ve resisted attending the immensely popular HD simulcasts of the Met’s Saturday matinee performances, on
Make Music New York – Take 2
I actually missed seeing any Make Music New York shows last year, but fortunately, it’s back again for a second
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Opera Is Fun
(Note: This was originally written for the City Opera blog, which will probably never see the light of day, now
Senior Special
This is my dad, James Matthews. He lives with my mom in the house where I grew up in New
Quotable
"I am Music, who in sweet accents can calm each troubled heart, and now with noble anger, now with love,
Pocket Opera
The Birmingham Music Contemporary Group, which is in residence at Zankel Hall this weekend, was founded 20 years ago by