Bostonís Early-Music Hegemony, Reasserted

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/18/arts/music/18earl.html?ref=music

VERDI: Aida

This recording is a souvenir in more than one sense.

Simon Boccanegra — Opéra national de Paris

Chief attraction of the Paris Opera’s new production of Simon Boccanegra was Dmitri Hvorostovsky in the title role.

Anonymous 4: Gloryland

The quality packaging of Anonymous 4’s latest recording indicates the group’s importance to their label, Harmonia Mundi.

HANDEL: Saul (HWV 53)

Saul, oratorio in three acts (HWV 53).

Rising to the occasion – Michael Maniaci saves the day at La Fenice

It is every young opera singer’s dream.

HANDEL: Jephtha (HWV 70)

Jephtha, oratorio in three parts (HWV 70).

Glimmerglass on a New Course

http://www.nysun.com/article/54662

Bizet via mail-order catalogue

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/daa88e7c-0494-11dc-80ed-000b5df10621.html

Met Opera to Expand Simulcasts in Theaters

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/17/arts/music/17broa.html?_r=1&ref=music&oref=slogin