Out of the pastorale
“Trove Thursday” returns with an unbeatable combination: Janet Baker and Handel.
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Do finish that sentence
Without reading the interview with Rupert Christiansen (or even with reading; it’s predictably dull), can you supply the answer to the tantalizing question “The mezzo-soprano Janet Baker: Why Karajan never called me again?” Your suggestions, the ruder the better, in the comments section, please.
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!
