Questo e Quello
The list of Anna Netrebko/Yannick Nézet-Séguin collaborations has expanded once again.
New York fans of 17th century Italian vocal music should be rejoicing this month.
Georges Bizet’s Les pêcheurs de perles has been knocking steadily at the door of the standard repertoire now in this country for quite some time.
Verdi’s Rigoletto returned to Lyric Opera of Chicago, a rousing performance both musically and dramatically.
I suspect that David McVicar’s new production of the Metropolitan Opera’s Norma had its most congenial showing as a totality, specifically in the HD format at the movie theater.
Born on this day in 1920 soprano Vivian Della Chiesa.
On this day in 1979 Sugar Babies: The Burlesque Musical opened at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, to run 1208 performances.
This broadcast from the Royal Opera House features Michael Fabiano and Nicole Car among the bohemians.
Born on this day in 1917 actress June Allyson.
Born on this day in 1887 soprano Maria Jeritza.
According to a scan posted on Anna Netrebko‘s Instagram, the diva has received a contract from the Bayreuth Festival.
Matthew Aucoin’s Crossing depicts Walt Whitman’s experience serving wounded soldiers in a DC infirmary and chronicles the period’s tragic effects.
“Trove Thursday” marks Monteverdi’s 450th birthday with a rare broadcast of his towering final work L’Incoronazione di Poppea.
Born on this day in 1923 actress Glynis Johns.
At the center of the Met’s revival of Puccini’s La bohème, one found the rich and layered talent of Angel Blue.
Born on this day in 1895 actor, director, and producer Buster Keaton.
There is a slight chill in the air during the final minutes of La Traviata.
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Born on this day in 1925 author Gore Vidal.
The debut of soprano Angel Blue is but one highlight of tonight’s live broadcast from the Met.
The 55th New York Film Festival presented the world premiere of Susan Froemke’s marvelous new documentary The Opera House in a special one-time-only screening at the Metropolitan Opera.
Born on this day in 1890 comedian and author Groucho Marx.
Happy 82nd birthday Julie Andrews.
When I moved back to Philadelphia a few years ago, I reached out to Albert Innaurato.
Tell us: What’s your favorite Verdi performance?
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
