Love potion no. 8 1/2 Love potion no. 8 1/2

A perfect escape for a city laden with recent layoffs and job cuts coming into Holiday season

on December 06, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Contents fragile Contents fragile

Perhaps the greatest souvenir of her art there is.

on December 05, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Favola bella che ieri t’illuse, che oggi m’illude Favola bella che ieri t’illuse, che oggi m’illude

Washington Concert Opera’s season opened with a triumphant performance of Gioachino Rossini’s rarely heard Ermione Saturday night at George Washington University in D.C., led by Antony Walker and a stellar quartet of principals in Angela Meade, Lawrence Brownlee, David Portillo, and Ginger Costa-Jackson.

on December 05, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Christian science monitored Christian science monitored

In any case, we probably got as good a Tannhäuser cast as could be assembled these days.

on December 04, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Old school and better for it Old school and better for it

As far as I know, Juan Diego Flórez last appeared in New York City (not totally to his advantage) as Alfredo in the Met’s garish new production of La Traviata back in December 2018, nearly five years ago.

on December 01, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Crowe’s feat Crowe’s feat

I can still vividly remember the first time the music of George Frideric Handel made an impression on me.

on November 27, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Giving head voice Giving head voice

Anna Bolena might be the earliest of Donizetti’s operas that might have name recognition to a non-specialist audience.

on November 24, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Between a prayer and a spell Between a prayer and a spell

Although primarily known as a vanguard of the Downtown music scene, John Zorn’s artistic and intellectual ethos is at home at the decidedly Uptown institution of Columbia University.

on November 24, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Flores para los muertos Flores para los muertos

Despite this being the first full-length opera for Gabriela Lena Frank, there’s no lack of experience across the creative team which, along with favorable reviews for the production, contributed to high levels of anticipation.

on November 23, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Harmonic minor Harmonic minor

It took more than 25 years for Harmony, the passion project of singer-songwriter Barry Manilow, to reach Broadway, where it opened recently at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

on November 22, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Nighthawks Nighthawks

Edward Hopper’s paintings from the 1930s and 1940s are simply lousy with windows.

on November 21, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Martial “La” Martial “La”

I’ve never had a better time in an opera house.

on November 20, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Let the river run Let the river run

In its Met premier, neither a talented cast nor some beautiful musical moments were enough to make Florencia feel new or vital.

on November 20, 2023 at 9:00 AM
To forgive, divine To forgive, divine

Leos Janacek’s 1904 opera Jenufa could be a rather grim affair.

on November 15, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Not since Nineveh Not since Nineveh

Franz Liszt attempted practically every musical genre in vogue in the nineteenth century, although it is undeniable that a handful of the genres he only sampled (like string quartet) or adapted to his own temperament in original ways (like the symphony).

on November 14, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Ashes to ashes Ashes to ashes

Gioachino Rossini’s adorable adaptation of Cinderella famously dispenses with a slipper in favor of a bracelet to lead the Principe Ramiro back to his Cenerentola. If only this performance had benefitted from such a glittering guiding hand.

on November 13, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Before we croak Before we croak

AristophanesThe Frogs is a comedy with a lump in its throat – laughter coming from tears.

on November 10, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Scholarly pursuits Scholarly pursuits

“What would you do if the world you knew was suddenly gone and you were thrown into the deepest abyss stripped of all humanity? Would you fight to remember who you were?”

on November 10, 2023 at 9:00 AM
X rated X rated

Let’s not forget that it’s only been two years since the Met mounted its first-ever opera by a Black composer.

on November 09, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Garden party Garden party

Two of France’s leading Early Music ensembles recently visited New York City to perform music by some of the 17th century’s leading composers.

on November 08, 2023 at 9:00 AM
That which we call a Rosa That which we call a Rosa

Rosa Feola, hailed last year for her Gilda at the Met, brought a level of vocal refinement and elegance to Juliet that substantially elevated the night’s proceedings.

on November 07, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Mälkki way Mälkki way

When the New York Philharmonic announced Gustavo Dudamel as its next music director earlier this year, speculation arose immediately as to who would take his place out West when he leaves the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 2026.

on November 06, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Keeper of the dumpster fire Keeper of the dumpster fire

To get right to the point, the performance did not come together despite some good elements and was a major missed opportunity.

on November 02, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Tuckered out Tuckered out

This Sunday marked a muted return of the Richard Tucker Foundation Gala, which had the dubious distinction of the fourth edition not to feature a prizewinner and perhaps the first not to provide complete orchestral and choral accompaniment for its performers.

on November 01, 2023 at 9:00 AM
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