Reviews

Dames and divas Dames and divas

The Eloquence label of Australia, the down under-arm of Decca and now by extension Deutsche Grammophon, seems to specialize in the re-release of “Auld Lang Syne” treats.

By January 03, 2018 at 9:00 AM
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Eternal, feminine Eternal, feminine

For her first CD in six years, Angela Gheorghiu has chosen Italian repertoire.

By October 18, 2017 at 9:00 AM
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Divinity, restored Divinity, restored

All the daring and imagination of La Divina’s live work, particularly in the early years, is revealed in Warner Classics’ Maria Callas: The Live Recordings.

By September 13, 2017 at 8:00 AM
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Das Süsses Mädel and the Boy from Berlin Das Süsses Mädel and the Boy from Berlin

Diana Damrau has chosen for her new Erato recital disc Grand Opera 11 high-flying showpieces from ten operas by Giacomo Meyerbeer.

By May 31, 2017 at 12:57 PM
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The right box The right box

Let’s call this meeting to order. My name is Patrick and I’m a boxset-aholic.

By February 14, 2017 at 8:00 AM
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La vie de broham La vie de broham

Imagine the good fortune of attending La Bohème with someone who’s never seen it!

By November 15, 2014 at 3:50 PM
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Hats off! Hats off!

The stunning New Broadway Cast Recording of Sondheim’s Follies is currently on sale on Amazon for an astonishing $4.99.

By December 27, 2011 at 6:36 PM
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