The flip side of filth The flip side of filth

To the extent that singers should be considered stewards of their repertoire, equating bad singing to whatever “verismo” is will only be to the detriment of verismo.

By on October 11, 2024 at 9:00 AM
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Back over the rainbow bridge Back over the rainbow bridge

“Let’s start at the very beginning” of Kent Nagano’s pioneering complete Ring project which was recently discussed here in depth in Montagu James’s review of Die Walküre.

By on September 11, 2024 at 9:00 AM
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Text and ach Text and ach

Unlike more surface-level historically informed practice which has become the norm in early music ensembles, this project stands out in its surprisingly deep engagements with the ethical and practical challenges posed by “recreating” Wagner’s sound.

By on September 06, 2024 at 9:00 AM
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