A nice long read for your weekend perusal, cher public, on that early 20th century diva Frieda Hempel, with special emphasis on her series of “Jenny Lind” recitals, all the musical rage in the 1920s.
"Even these metallic problems have their melodramatic side." I played that role once.
Although I may provoke the wrath of the estimable Americajaquino for saying so, I don't think any cast could get me to sit through Passion again.
It gave my blog its name.
Not sure. Before Corona he did a well received Tristan in Cologne in 2019. He then cancelled the Graz Fidelio in August next year, and did not seem to have come back for an announced Parsifal.
"The chapter on the Fall of the Rupee you may omit. It is somewhat too sensational. "
My hatred of the film PASSIONE D;AMORE has kept me from ever having seen PASSION. Sorry I missed it at Minnesota Opera with Patricia Racette and William Burden in 2004, pretty much optimal operatic...
Despite the shameful influx of North American singers? ARC, Ott, Stucker, Sly, Antoun?
I Love My Wife has a terrific score, particularly the songs for the women. I also used to play the title tune (a lovely waltz) for Ronde de Jambe during my years as a ballet class pianist. The bass...
yes, I had that good fortune, too -- and Masterson was lovely
In that same spirit - I hate Pelléas et Mélisande (also known as PaleAss and Mesalliance) and think it is the perfect example of overmasticated tripe served as a delicacy.
Let's skip this topic.
Who is this person?
Thank you rapt for this choice. I remember this - so much fun - and at a time when we all needed a real lift.
London society is full of women of the very highest birth who have, of their own free choice, remained thirty-five for years. Lady Dumbleton is an instance in point. To my own knowledge she has...
I can believe that music would help.
I purchased a ticket for the second performance of the Listeners in the second balcony at a discount. I was upgraded to the main floor when they decided to close off the balcony and attendance was...
I saw both the movie and the opera. I disliked the movie and liked the opera very much.
I know that for The Exterminating Angel the ONP offered 2 tickets for the price of 1. I went to see it once before the discount and the house was about 2 thirds full. I took advantage of the offer...
I will say the Met is transparent. I think they reveal attendence for each opera.
Tristan has been the season-launching opera three times before now, but good luck finding someone to provide a firsthand account of the last time.
Yannick leads The Philadelphia Orchestra, superstars Nina Stemme and Stuart Skelton, and world-class singers in a rare concert performance that reveals every detail and nuance of this richly harmonic score. Experience the passion and cold-hearted revenge of this scandalous opera. Get tickets now!
Yannick leads The Philadelphia Orchestra, superstars Nina Stemme and Stuart Skelton, and world-class singers in a rare concert performance that reveals every detail and nuance of this richly harmonic score. Experience the passion and cold-hearted revenge of this scandalous opera. Get tickets now!
A nice long read for your weekend perusal, cher public, on that early 20th century diva Frieda Hempel, with special emphasis on her series of “Jenny Lind” recitals, all the musical rage in the 1920s.
Following the successful launch of the new regular feature The Talk of the Town in January, the team at the box is inviting contributions for a new quarter of operatic potpourri.
Following the successful launch of the new regular feature The Talk of the Town in January, the team at the box is inviting contributions for a new quarter of operatic potpourri.
“The island is only small / But the fairies inhabiting it / Welcome us all”
That means you—and your even more significant other—should you win this pair of seats. Enter now »
“The island is only small / But the fairies inhabiting it / Welcome us all”
That means you—and your even more significant other—should you win this pair of seats. Enter now »
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