This spicy little production of two one-act operas provides a mini-survey of the the 'Susannah' composer's talents as he progressed from a gifted youngster to a mature artist with a sensibility very much his own.
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Opera Review (NYC): Aaron Copland’s ‘The Tender Land’ at the Chelsea Opera
Copland Dust Bowl "folk opera" still feels fresh and interesting on its 60th anniversary in this impressive production from Chelsea Opera.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Werther’ Live in HD
The Metropolitan Opera has yet again staged this piece, the latest in its series of Live in HD broadcasts of operas to theaters the world over.
Read More »Music Review: Mario Lanza – ‘The Toast of Hollywood’
This two-disc set from Sony reissues some of the best of the late, great tenor.
Read More »Opera Review (NYC Fringe): ‘Truth’
A short new opera about abolitionist Sojourner Truth features fine voices and appealing music.
Read More »Opera Review: (Bard College, NY): ‘Oresteia’ by Sergey Taneyev
Despite inadequate staging and a too-small stage, this premiere American production of Tanayev's late 19th-century masterwork was a revelation.
Read More »Music Review: Lou Caimano and Eric Olsen – ‘Dyad Plays Puccini’
Dyad's disc of jazz reinterpretations of Giacomo Puccini's classic melodies is a winner.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: “Quartet”
A funny, intelligent movie about friendship, art and love whose cast happens to be senior citizens.
Read More »Opera Review (NYC): Opera Manhattan’s ‘Women on the Verge’
Short operatic works showcase beautiful singing amid the nightmares of Valentine's Day.
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