Philippe Jaroussky mentioned introducing his encores that he has not appeared in New York in 12 years.
Here’s a quick sprint through some recent (and a few maybe not-so-very-recent) Handel CDs that have been stacking up.
William Christie’s Les Arts Florissants made a much-anticipated appearance at Lincoln Center’s White Light Festival Saturday performing Theodora.
My impossible wish would be to hear one of the great castrati who dominated opera for most of the 18th century.
The French countertenor is 35 years old today.
Tell us: Filth or dementia?
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
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