As a burgeoning opera fan, I relied on YouTube to connect me with the art form.
Each year, when I take in a performance of Messiah by the Philadelphia Orchestra as part of my own holiday tradition, I hope it will spark some new and exciting feeling inside of me, or offer a new way of looking at the musical drama as a whole.
South African Jacques Imbrailo’s high-lying baritone did much to highlight the lyrical possibilities of the title role of Hamlet, originally conceived for a tenor.
Philadelphia is a city famous for its musical institutions—so, of course, at this time of year Messiah performances abound.
I found Fellow Travelers intellectually and politically riveting, musically thrilling, and profoundly moving. It was a triumph.
Vincenzo Bellini’s La Straniera was presented at George Washington University’s dreary Lisner Hall on Sunday.
The rewards of Leonore lie almost as much in the ensembles as the solo contributions.
Without fail, all nine finalists had nice clear ringing voices. Whether they develop into great artists is another question.
Tell us: Filth or dementia?
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