In recital for the Los Angeles Opera, tenor Ben Bliss makes the case for the next stage of his career.
In Munich, performances by 97-year-old Herbert Blomstedt and 32-year-old Thomas Guggeis show the city’s orchestral ensembles at their best
On this day in 1953 the Metropolitan Opera opened its season with a new production of Gounod’s Faust.
Steve adored puzzles, solving them and creating them, so it makes you wonder that this one continued to fester—was that so few of his songs attained the rank of “standard.”
After the break the ladies stepped up their game so much that it elevated the night into legendary status: definitely one for the books!
“Spring has sprung,” announces MasterVoices’ director Ted Sperling with a smile at the beginning of Part III. And indeed, even the doomsayers among us (and I count myself one) can’t help but feel signs of cautious optimism, as the world we knew slowly but noticeably begins to re-emerge.
The flawless, classical singing style of Perry Como. Perry Como?
If you want to be sophisticated, drink a cocktail while listening to this particular record.
The New York Gilbert And Sullivan Players is giving its umpteenth production of The Mikado through next Sunday at the Kaye Playhouse, and the show remains frisky and first rate.
Frankly, I can’t imagine there’s a future for I Married an Angel.
Director Casey Hushion attempts to spice up Call Me Madam in ways that make it feel more than ever like an out-of-touch relic.
In the final installment of this interview, the star discusses the enduring appeal of Carousel.
In the third part of this interview with John Raitt, the singer speaks in great detail how he was cast in his breakthrough role of Billy Bigelow in Carousel.
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would be having lengthy telephone conversations with John Raitt.
Carousel is receiving a Broadway revival in a simple, cautious production that still manages to pack an emotional wallop.
How on Earth will these fictitious luminaries of turn-of-the-century Swedish society keep their clothes clean?
“Operatic” generally refers to sung drama, but there is another meaning of that term: grandiose, outsize, hysterical.
Tell us: Filth or dementia?
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
×
Sign up for Parterre’s free newsletter.
Exclusive opera reviews, commentary, and top reads
delivered to your email weekly…ish.