Archive for "April 14th, 2008"

Opera at the Movies

Posted in opera on April 14th, 2008
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Interesting opinion piece in the Times about Peter Gelb’s new program, that broadcasts live opera performances into movie theatres around the country.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/14/opinion/14mon4.html?_r=2&ref=opinion&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
My only qualm: is it really that hard to get to the Met from Queens? From places in Manhattan? Tickets are $25 for the movie-fied versions; for $20 you can sit in the front [...]

The Barkley of Seville?

Posted in opera, video on April 14th, 2008
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Something I discovered the other day with the help of the Grandi-tenori forum:
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgmX1CsUNUc&hl=en]
This is amazing. End of story.

Review- Candide

Posted in reviews on April 14th, 2008
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My review of the New York City Opera’s production of Candide has been posted.
Check it out here.
I had the most amazing seats. Eighth row orchestra, dead center. This is good.