Archive for December, 2014

Lyric Opera’s uneven “Anna Bolena” lacks a sharp cutting edge

The Lyric Opera of Chicago’s opening performance of Donizetti’s Anna Bolena […]

Dec 07, 2014
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Metzmacher makes mixed impression in CSO’s Russian program

One could hardly have stage-managed the conclusion of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. […]

Dec 05, 2014
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Grand Torino: Noseda, inspired cast and Italian musicians hit the bullseye in a thrilling “William Tell”

The Teatro Regio Torino is steeped in tradition. Founded in 1740, […]

Dec 04, 2014
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Lyric Opera’s “Ring” to emphasize the story-telling and theatricality of Wagner’s tetralogy

There will be no ladies in horned helmets. Nor will there […]

Dec 03, 2014
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Nothing sacred in Music of the Baroque’s routine “Christmas Oratorio”

Handel’s Messiah continues to be the most popular of classical holiday […]

Dec 02, 2014
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