Two short theatrical works and one sacred piece from the beguiling oeuvre of the guy who didn’t write Louise
New York fans of 17th century Italian vocal music should be rejoicing this month.
Can it be nearly a quarter-century ago that an Italian mezzo-soprano in her early twenties recorded her first recital?
By the end of its 2012-13 season, the Met will have presented four HD transmissions in less than two years featuring countertenors in prominent roles.
Tell us: Filth or dementia?
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
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