Albert Innaurato
The best part of Paul Appleby’s recital for the Philadelphia Chamber Society came in his last two groups.
Curtis Opera Theater mounted a musically remarkable account of John Adams’ Doctor Atomic on March 2.
Sandrine Piau‘s lovely recital with pianist Susan Manoff at The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society on February 14 entered around the themes of sleep, dreams and waking.
Tancredi, given on February 10th, was a credit to Opera Philadelphia, who offered a well-considered and compelling production.
How Verdi’s opera might address this particular nightmare was unclear.
Missy Mazzoli, a 36-year-old composer from Brooklyn, has created the most startling and moving new American opera in memory.
Jarrett Ott is a star. That is the only surprise takeaway from the well-intended snore, Cold Mountain.
Lisette Oropesa sang “The Lost One”—the meaning of “traviata.”
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