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What did our critic think of SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY SHINES AT NEW JACOBS MUSIC CENTER OPENING! Shortly after the waterfront’s Rady Shell opened in 2021, I was standing in a short line behind San Diego Symphony CEO Martha Gilmer and complimented her on the Rady’s awesome state-of-the-art sound syste
The performance was, in a word, superb
What did our critic think of LUCIA DE LAMMERMOOR at Opera In The Heights?
Pappano is top of his game as he once again proves he is a pristine fit as Chief Conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra.
The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) began their classical season this past Saturday evening in a very satisfying manner.
The Bold Tendencies Communion season came to an end last night, and it didn't go quietly.
Another helping of Shakespeare, in this otherwise rather Eastern European-themed Prom.
The climax to the Proms' Choral Day could only be George Frideric Handel's majestic Messiah.
There were no phone screens, no sotto voce conversations, no fidgeting, as a packed Hall watched the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra in rapt appreciation.
With soloists Leonidas Kavakos, Emmanuel Ax and Yo-Yo Ma on violin, piano and cello respectively coming together to form a mighty trio of classical musicians, audiences are in for a treat, regardless of what is being played.
If anyone were to worry about the future of classical music, Prom 46 would surely reassure them that we are in good hands.
The Union Avenue Opera completes its 30th season with a lavish production of Into the Woods.
The term has become familiar and beloved to opera lovers since the late 19th century.
It was a one-two punch to fans of David Bowie in early 2016 when the rock star was suddenly pronounced dead and two days later, on what would have been his 69th birthday, released his final album, “Blackstar,” a preordained farewell addressing his demise.
This is my very first time at the Polish National Opera and as we all know, first times can be overrated.
This restaging of LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR is a fitting tribute to Cape Town Opera's 25 years of artistic excellence.
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis has opened an utterly glorious production of his opera, Galileo Galilei.
About halfway into her two-hour plus recital with tenor Joshua Guerrero, soprano Andrea Carroll gave a well-earned compliment to their accompanist Stephen Hopkins for his technique and versatility.
When a legendary diva, one of the great voices of the 20th century, announces her return to the New York stage after an absence of two decades, fans are generally overjoyed – at first – then curious – then trepidatious – finally, hopeful that the return will be a success.
Spring fever? If you’ve been made a bit dozy by these warm spring days the new production at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis will, with a bang, hoist you wide awake in all your senses.
The first act of Opera À La Carte’s production of La bohème featured costuming and well-used furniture that made Rodolfo’s bohemian Parisian garret seem more real than the elaborate expensive sets and costumes of many other productions.
A sharp blade wielded threateningly, forced perspective creating looming palatial walls, the rotting heads of failed suitors, and a princess literally shrouded in mystery quickly orient us within Puccini’s iconic fairytale.
Simon Rattle is possibly the most interesting conductor before the public today.
Incredibly rich in detail --from staging to technical aspects-- and emboldened with Puccini’s soaring music and meticulous, intelligent direction by Francesca Zambello, Washington National Opera’s production of Turandot is a production for the ages.
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, PASO brought their program, Todo Tango, an intimate and fiery evening of tango to the Kennedy Center.
