http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/06/arts/music/06rola.html
Month: February 2006
‘Rosenkavalier’ melds comedy, truth
http://www.chicagosuntimes.com/output/entertainment/cst-ftr-lyric06.html
An epic tale of lost chords found
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,14932-2021534,00.html
MAHLER: Symphonies 1-10 ï Das Lied von der Erde
The late Gary Bertini (1927-2005) was noted for his fine interpretations of Mahlerís work, and his cycle with EMI was esteemed highly. An accomplished musician, Bertini founded the Israeli Chamber Orchestra in 1965, and later become chief conductor of the Jerusalem Symphony.
Review: Gheorghiu Triumphs in ‘Traviata’
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/05/AR2006020500501.html
Body and Soul – A New ìPoppeaî in London
Monteverdiís great work, ìLíIncoronazione di Poppeaî in a ìsemi-stagedî format, has been chosen to showcase the talents of some exciting young singers and musicians in London recently as the first part of an ambitious project aimed at a more holistic approach to singing opera.
TCHAIKOVSKY: Swan Lake
This 2005 release was filmed at a performance in La Scalaís temporary home, Milanís Teatro degli Arcimboldi, in April 2004. It is based on the Burmeister version of the ballet of some 50 years ago, first introduced in the West by the Paris Opera.