The East Thirteenth Street Theatre is so unprepossessing that it would be easy to miss it altogether. From the street the entrance looks like an ice cream shop more so than a theatre. The crowded foyer has chairs around little tables and a food service counter.
Category: Reviews
Franz Schubert: The Trout ï The Greatest Love and The Greatest Sorrow
In this compelling documentary, Christopher Nupen has captured rare and wondrous collaborations by some of the greatest twentieth century performers as they pay tribute to an early nineteenth century musical treasure, Franz Schubert.
The Jessye Norman Collection from Philips
Jessye Normanís long-time label, Philips, celebrates the artistís sizeable recorded heritage with an expansive series of double CDs of re-releases, under the sobriquet The Jessye Norman Collection.
Hit and miss in Amsterdamís Cavalleria and Pagliacci
Guy Joosten, who recently directed the Metís new RomÈo et Juliette, reworked an attempt of Cav and Pag presented at the Essen Opera for the Nederlandse Opera in Amsterdam. I cannot say he succeeded or to put it more plainly: Cav was bad and Pagliacci suffered too.
“Lysistrata, Or the Nude Goddess” at NYC Opera
Having missed the first 10 minutes of Lysistrata, Or the Nude Goddess, I foolishly crept into my seat where I saw what appeared to be four raging Lainie Kazanís protesting war by Athenian ruins.
PUCCINI: Turandot
Here is a Turandot to watch with the sound offónot because the singers misfire so badly, although no one really impresses.
FAUR…: The Complete Songs 3 ó Chanson díamour.
The theme of the third volume of Hyperionís set of the Complete Songs of Gabriel FaurÈ (1845-1924) is Chanson díamour, which takes its name from a piece in the composerís opus 27 set ñ a compilation devoted to the love song.
WHITACRE: Cloudburst and other choral works
There is little doubt about the popularity of Eric Whitacreís music among North American choral ensembles. With the release of this Hyperion disc, the international choral scene may soon become enamored as well.
ROSSINI: Maometto Secondo
Before you watch this DVD, the best thing you can do is read the sleeve notes. They are brief but to the point; and they succinctly tell you the differences between this Venice version and the traditional one.
VERDI: La forza del destino
After issuing recordings of Les VÍpres Siciliennes, Simon Boccanegra, and Macbeth, Opera Rara continues it series of Verdi Originalsófirst versions of operas the composer later revisedówith La forza del destino.