http://www.operatoday.com/content/2007/02/launch_of_bbc_c.php
Author: Gary Hoffman
MUSSORGSKY: Khovanshchina
At the curtain call for the first night of WNO’s new production of the infrequently performed Khovanshchina director David Pountney wore a simple Russian shirt.
Goerne/Metzmacher, Wigmore Hall, London
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/a6baef6e-c1ce-11db-ae23-000b5df10621.html
After 45 Years, Lorin Maazel Is to Conduct at the Metropolitan Opera
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/22/arts/music/22maaz.html?_r=1&ref=music&oref=slogin
Pavarottiís heir breaks rules with encore on the high Cs
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/stage/opera/article1421347.ece
Victoria de los Angeles performs Ravel, Debussy & Duparc
Carmen was one of Victoria de los Angeles’ favorite roles and she brought to it much that we
hear on this recording of French songs: a winsome voice without heavy vibrato, a close attention to musical detail, and an evident understanding of the French words that she conveys, if not with an impeccable accent, at least with a convincingly understandable pronunciation.
Simon Boccanegra, Metropolitan Opera, New York
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/a912aba2-c10c-11db-bf18-000b5df10621.html
An Opera by Verdi That Needs Name Tags
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/21/arts/music/21simo.html?ref=music
A Mezzo-Soprano Whoís Determined to Do It Her Way, With or Without Star Turns
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/21/arts/music/21zaji.html?_r=1&ref=music&oref=slogin
Launch of BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2007