Civilized pleasures
We can delight in films that make use of motif to give opera-lovers an extra little jiggle.
Marx Brothers
4 pieces since 2007.
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Sextet education
My first exposure to Lucia di Lammermoor came under the auspices of The Three Stooges.
Talking to John Raitt, Part One
How did you first grow interested in singing?
Kitty Carlisle Hart, 1910-2007
Actress, singer, arts advocate, socialite, TV personality (and New Orleans native) Kitty Carlisle Hart has died at the age of 96. La Carlisle made her Broadway debut in 1933 in the musical Champagne Sec (a version of Die Fledermaus), then went to Hollywood for a brief stay highlighted by her turn as “Rosa Castaldi” in […]
I’ll take the fall
The days are getting shorter, but you can keep the prattle going this fall’s Talk of the Town! You will, you can, you must join in the discussion about: Great mezzo soprano performances (October),
Gained in translation (November), Teleport me back to… (December).
Win a Free Ticket to Opening Night at the Met!
Quinn Kelsey and Lise Davidsen star in the Met's new Macbeth. We're giving away one ticket, so screw your courage to the sticking place and enter now!
