On this day in 1971 President Nixon announced he would visit the People’s Republic of China. Born on this day in 1905 lyricist Dorothy FieldsBorn on this day in 1921 composer Jack BeesonHappy 82nd birthday guitarist/lutenist Julian BreamHappy 81st birthday composer Harrison Birtwistle
The people are the heroes now
On this day in 1971 President Nixon announced he would visit the People's Republic of China.
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Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads an epic Wagner opera concert
Yannick leads The Philadelphia Orchestra, superstars Nina Stemme and Stuart Skelton, and world-class singers in a rare concert performance that reveals every detail and nuance of this richly harmonic score. Experience the passion and cold-hearted revenge of this scandalous opera. Get tickets now!
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Pick a little, talk a little
Following the successful launch of the new regular feature The Talk of the Town in January, the team at the box is inviting contributions for a new quarter of operatic potpourri.
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