Articles
The shade of Levine hovers over new Harbison symphony – Jan 11, 2012
When the Boston Symphony Orchestra launches into the world premiere of John Harbison’s Symphony No. 6 Thursday night, the man most responsible for the [...]
Nicole Cabell: Chicago’s un-diva opera star – Jan 03, 2012
At a time when opera presenters are doing all they can to appear more populist and approachable, one reads countless examples of singers showing [...]
In a tough economy, Palm Beach Opera opens its 50th season with confidence – Dec 14, 2011
The empty tables at Palm Beach Opera’s pre-opening dinner for Rigoletto in 2008 suggested something was wrong. It turned out something was very wrong, [...]
Hilary Hahn to focus on small things with encores project – Oct 21, 2011
Hilary Hahn made an acclaimed recording debut at age 16 in music of Bach and over her successful career the American violinist’s career has [...]
Berlioz’s rarely heard Shakespearean comedy to open Opera Boston season – Oct 18, 2011
In the concert hall, Hector Berlioz is a household name. His Symphonie fantastique has long been a fixture on classical music’s Top 40 charts. [...]
Seraphic Fire, Miami’s feted chamber choir, set to launch 10th season – Oct 17, 2011
At a typical concert of a symphony orchestra, the audience streams into a downtown performing arts center and the conductor opens the proceedings [...]
Boston Symphony launches a transitional season with an eye toward future podium potential – Sep 30, 2011
The season-opening concert by the Boston Symphony Orchestra Friday night will be accompanied by the usual champagne, evening gowns, and festive mood. But it [...]
Polenzani ready for the challenge of “Hoffmann” at the Lyric Opera – Sep 29, 2011
Tenor Matthew Polenzani was looking at two important debuts in Chicago last week. The first was one that local music lovers have been anticipating [...]
William Mason looks back on five decades at the Lyric Opera of Chicago – Sep 23, 2011
If William Mason is melancholy or wistful about leaving the opera company that has been the center of his life for five decades, he’s [...]
“Heart of a Soldier” creators hope the new opera’s personal story will transcend the 9/11 particulars at San Francisco Opera – Sep 02, 2011
There have been plays about the 9/11 terrorist attacks. There have been poems and films, TV specials, art exhibits and books. John Adams won [...]
