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On this day in 1994 the already legendary Mirella Freni brought her interpretation of Adriana Lecouvreur to the Metropolitan Opera.
This was by far my most satisfying experience with Pelléas et Mélisande for a multitude of reasons and I encourage anyone who’s even mildly curious to find their way to the Music Center for a very rich experience.
By Patrick Mack
Unfortunately, LOC’s Proximity works only fitfully.
By Henson Keys
On this day in 1946 Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer‘s musical St. Louis Woman opened at Martin Beck Theater.
Here’s an update for those keeping up with the Lohengrin casting sweepstakes at the Met.
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In Boston Lyric Opera’s production of Bartók’s Bluebeard’s Castle, which closed on Sunday after a nearly sold-out run—there are no doors.
By Harry Rose
It’s debated whether Lili Boulanger’s Faust et Hélène, clocking in at only about 30 minutes, can be considered a cantata, a one-act opera, or a “lyric episode.”
By Max Keller
On this day in 2001, Violeta Urmana made her Metropolitan Opera debut as Kundry.
The current Met revival of Der Rosenkavalier, while not perfect, has much to feel joyful and excited about.
By David Fox
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On this day in 1981 the Metropolitan Opera telecast its new and unremarkable production of La traviata.
This much-anticipated revival stars Lise Davidsen and Günther Groissböck.
By La Cieca
Richard Strauss’ “Bucolic Tragedy in One Act” Daphne is one of his most beautiful and most frustrating works.
By Eli Jacobson
The sharp and glitzy national tour production of Six doesn’t suffer from a sense of staleness due to familiarity.
On this day in 1952 the film Singin’ in the Rain premiered at Radio City Music Hall in NYC.
The complete new recording played by Radio Beethoven in Santiago, Chile.
By La Cieca
