The New York Times – Music:
The Washington National Opera, which left the center amid the Trump administration’s takeover, says its efforts to retrieve its endowment and other assets have been blocked.
Category: Opera
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Speight Jenkins, Who Brought Adventure to Seattle Opera, Dies at 89
The New York Times – Music:
He had never produced a performance when he was hired as the company’s general director in 1983. But over 31 years (and lots of Wagner) he became beloved.
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Limmie Pulliam, Tenor Who Overcame the Stigma of His Size, Dies at 50
The New York Times – Music:
He quit singing in his early 20s when opera companies objected to his appearance, but after a 12-year absence he revived his career to acclaim.
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What Orchestras and Singers Gain Through Operas in Concert
The New York Times – Music:
The Cleveland Orchestra’s recent performances of Beethoven’s “Fidelio” join concerts that fill a gap in American opera.
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Opera Philadelphia: Behind Its Comeback
The New York Times – Music:
Anthony Roth Costanzo took over Opera Philadelphia when it was “three weeks away from stopping payroll.” Now, it is rebounding with a surplus.
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Ryan Speedo Green in ‘Die Walküre’: Preview of the Met Opera
The New York Times – Music:
Ryan Speedo Green has been previewing his take on Wotan, ruler of the gods, with Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
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All Quiet at the Kennedy Center
The New York Times – Music:
David Jones has been the principal clarinetist of the Kennedy Center’s orchestra for five presidents. A cascade of cancellations means he hasn’t played there since February.
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John Cage’s ‘Apartment House 1776’ Returns in Detroit
The New York Times – Music:
“Apartment House 1776,” written for the United States’ bicentennial, is getting an immersive new production with a skeptical twist.