U.S. Premiere of Philip Glass’ “The Trial” at Opera Theatre St. Louis
Photo: Ken Howard "This is a democracy! We are subject to the rule of law!" - The Trial ST. LOUIS, MO – There's a shift happening in the way opera is […]
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New York Philharmonic Performs “Das Rheingold” at David Geffen Hall
There is little doubt that, after eight years as NY Philharmonic music director, Alan Gilbert has become a better, more assured conductor than when he started. And, through Gilbert's influence
The Crypt Sessions Preview “Elizabeth Cree” at the Church of the Intercession
The URL for Andrew Ousley's Crypt Sessions music series, which just wrapped up its second season, is "Deathofclassical.com", which can be taken both as a macabre joke or an aesthetic mission
Opera Cabal Performs Ken Ueno’s AEOLUS at National Sawdust
There is a change happening in opera. Once the province of coloratura sopranos and heldentenors belting at the top of their lungs, opera is beginning to embrace all sorts of singing and instrumentation,
Britten’s War Requiem at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine
"My subject is War, and the pity of War. The Poetry is in the pity … All a poet can do today is warn." – Wilfred Owen At first, I thought
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Occasionally, I use this space to reflect on the passing of a notable musician or composer, someone whose contributions deserve to be remembered long after they're gone. Today, I want to
PROTOTYPE: David Lang’s “anatomy theater”
by Annette Gold “Where is evil?” sings Baron Peel (the booming, authoritative Robert Osborne), described as a “distinguished anatomist of talent and experience” by his contemporaries. Peel knowingly responds, “You
PROTOTYPE Festival: Breaking the Waves
by Annette Gold(All pics by Steven Pisano) Following it's world premiere at Opera Philadelphia in September, the much-hyped Breaking the Waves had its New York City debut at the Skirball Center
The Richard Tucker Gala at Carnegie Hall
2016 Richard Tucker Award Winner Tamara Wilson redefines stardom alongside diva Anna Netrebko at this year’s Tucker Gala.