The New York Times – Music:
Kate Soper’s “The Romance of the Rose,” which had its long-delayed premiere at Long Beach Opera, showcases her signature quick-shifting eclecticism.
Category: Opera
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‘The Romance of the Rose,’ Delayed by the Pandemic, Opens at Last
The New York Times – Music:
Kate Soper’s “The Romance of the Rose” was mere weeks away from its premiere when it was canceled. Now, it has a home at Long Beach Opera.
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What Is Russia Thinking? A ‘Documentary Opera’ Tries to Answer.
The New York Times – Music:
“Russia: Today,” a piece by the composer Eugene Birman, is based on hundreds of interviews with hundreds of Russians, in which they share their private feelings about the country.
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How a Production of Wagner’s ‘Lohengrin' Changed the Met Opera
The New York Times – Music:
Robert Wilson’s staging of Wagner’s “Lohengrin” opened to a wall of boos in 1998. But it brought new theatrical possibilities to the Met.
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Wagner’s ‘Lohengrin’ Uses the Word ‘Führer.’ Keep It There.
The New York Times – Music:
In some cases, the inflammatory, Nazi-associated term has been changed out of sensitivity. What do we lose when that happens?
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Jürgen Flimm, Director of Festivals and Opera Houses, Dies at 81
The New York Times – Music:
He left his mark in Hamburg, Berlin, Salzburg and elsewhere. He also directed a memorable “Ring” cycle in Bayreuth.
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5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now
The New York Times – Music:
Hits from Renée Fleming’s career at the Metropolitan Opera, an unlikely Mozart and Beethoven recording and Florence Price are among the highlights.