Fall Preview
I'm not going to do this any kind of real justice tonight, but here's a quick rundown of some of the […]
Opera
Soldier Songs Staged
When I feast heard David Little's Soldier Songs at City Opera'sVOX in back in May, I was shaken by the work,
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Nous Sommes Stupides
According to Dan Wakin in today's Times, the Met, in its infinite wisdom, has decided to cut ties with singer-songwriter
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Binoculars Not Required
“The cravings of youth are too good for this world. The best of us is buried alive.” (Die Soldaten, Act
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Feast of Music (live)
A reminder that Make Music New York happens this Saturday, June 21 at venues all around the five boroughs. The
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Europe Album
Finally got around to posting the rest of my music-related pics from Paris, Brussels and Amserdam. You can view them
A Saint in Three Acts
“My starting point (in writing Saint Francois d’Assise) was inspiration pure and simple, inspiration as powerful and incomprehensible as love.”
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The People’s Opera
The Opéra de Paris can trace its lineage all the way back to 1669, when it was founded by Louis XIV
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Bon Voyage
The next time you hear from me, I'll be across the pond for the start of a European "vacation" that will