Tonight, January 19, at 7pm, Classical 105.9 FM WQXR will host a special preview of the Metropolitan Opera's staging of John Adams's iconic Nixon in China, live from the station's innovative and intimate performance venue, The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space.
On January 19 at 7pm, Classical 105.9 WQXR will host a special preview of the Metropolitan Opera's staging of John Adams's iconic Nixon in China, live from The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space.
The Metropolitan Opera will present its first-ever performances of John Adams' Nixon in China beginning February 2, with the composer conducting his own score.
The Los Angeles Master Chorale explores England's grand choral tradition through the ages with 'London Bridges,' an all-British program conducted by Music Director Grant Gershon featuring the music of William Byrd, Judith Weir, John Tavener and Benjamin Britten, as well as a selection of English madrigals, on Sunday, January 30, 2011, 7:00 p.m., at Disney Hall. Lesley Leighton, appointed Assistant Conductor of the chorus in July 2010, makes her Los Angeles Master Chorale conducting debut leading Hymn to St. Cecelia, one of two Britten works to be spotlighted. Organist Paul Meier is the guest artist.
On January 19 at 7pm, Classical 105.9 WQXR will host a special preview of the Metropolitan Opera's staging of John Adams's iconic Nixon in China, live from The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space.
Here is the second part of our three-part discussion, in which Esparza and I analyze his roles and performances in plays, as well as a thorough discussion of the art of acting - and, additionally, a chat about roles he would like to play in the future, both near and far.
An intimate all-French a cappella program presented by the Los Angeles Master Chorale on Sunday, November 7, 2010, 7:00 p.m., taps into Master Chorale Music Director Grant Gershon's extensive international conducting experience, bringing to Walt Disney Concert Hall the musical subtleties of France, where Gershon worked with top musicians in the country's leading opera houses and festivals for several years before assuming his post at the LA Master Chorale a decade ago.
During the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 seasons, 33 U.S. opera companies both large and small and from coast to coast will perform works - including nine world premieres - by American composers, announced OPERA America, the national service organization for opera.
An intimate all-French a cappella program presented by the Los Angeles Master Chorale on Sunday, November 7, 2010, 7:00 p.m., taps into Master Chorale Music Director Grant Gershon's extensive international conducting experience, bringing to Walt Disney Concert Hall the musical subtleties of France, where Gershon worked with top musicians in the country's leading opera houses and festivals for several years before assuming his post at the LA Master Chorale a decade ago.
he Metropolitan Opera's fifth season of free open dress rehearsals begins on October 8 with the company's new production of Modest Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov, starring bass Rene Pape in the title role. Valery Gergiev conducts the production, which is directed by Stephen Wadsworth.
he Metropolitan Opera's fifth season of free open dress rehearsals begins on October 8 with the company's new production of Modest Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov, starring bass Rene Pape in the title role. Valery Gergiev conducts the production, which is directed by Stephen Wadsworth.
Michael Riedel reports in today's New York Post that talks are under way for Philip Seymour Hoffman to star in a Broadway revival of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, to be directed by Mike Nichols. He also reports that Linda Emond is said to be the top choice to play Loman's wife, Linda in the production which is aiming for 2011.
MetTalks, a series of panel discussions with the casts and creative teams of the Metropolitan Opera's new productions, will begin on September 22 with a conversation about Das Rheingold, the first installment of the Met's new Ring cycle.
The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for a series of free outdoor events this summer: operatic recitals that will take place in parks throughout the city and encore screenings of the Met's popular HD shows in Lincoln Center Plaza.
The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for a series of free outdoor events this summer: operatic recitals that will take place in parks throughout the city and encore screenings of the Met's popular HD shows in Lincoln Center Plaza.
The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for a series of free outdoor events this summer: operatic recitals that will take place in parks throughout the city and encore screenings of the Met's popular HD shows in Lincoln Center Plaza.
The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for a series of free outdoor events this summer: operatic recitals that will take place in parks throughout the city and encore screenings of the Met's popular HD shows in Lincoln Center Plaza.
This Thursday, Sept. 2, 6:30 pm Martin E. Segal Theatre Center, The Graduate Center, CUNY 365 Fifth Avenue, at 34th St. THE CREATIVE PROCESS OF US STAGE DIRECTORS
The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for a series of free outdoor events this summer: operatic recitals that will take place in parks throughout the city and encore screenings of the Met's popular HD shows in Lincoln Center Plaza.