Barbara Strozzi links two sensuous programs by L’Arpeggiata and Catapult Opera.
Philippe Jaroussky mentioned introducing his encores that he has not appeared in New York in 12 years.
Over the past week New York City was blessed by two appealing 17th century presentations: John Blow’s Venus and Adonis from Opera Lafayette and La Storia di Orfeo courtesy of the Boston Early Music Festival.
New York fans of 17th century Italian vocal music should be rejoicing this month.
Who needs sets and costumes anyway?
As if last week’s survey wasn’t enough, a few more recent diva-recital disks remain worthy of attention particularly since they arrive from five front-rank singers.
Tell us: Filth or dementia?
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
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