Listening to Bernard Haitink Listening to Bernard Haitink

In the month and a half leading to Bernard Haitink’s passing on October 21, my AirPods constantly channeled a musical festival of sorts centered on the Dutch giant’s expansive discography. 

By October 25, 2021 at 1:00 PM
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Under a linden tree Under a linden tree

A new CD features the ten most gorgeous minutes recorded by a tenor in Wagner since World War II.

By January 31, 2013 at 1:43 AM
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Wholly Grail Wholly Grail

Certain opera productions become the stuff of legend as much for the circumstances surrounding the performance as for the musical results.

By May 07, 2012 at 5:19 PM
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