This disc neatly captures a central dichotomy of the career of composer Aaron Copland.
Osmo Tapio R‰ih‰l‰: An interview by Tom Moore
Osmo Tapio R‰ih‰l‰ is a Finnish composer of contemporary music, and was the founder of Uusinta, a collaborative group of composers and musicians.
Christoph PrÈgardien, London
‘Come sweet death … for I am weary of the world’: thus,
the opening lines of Bach’s aria, ‘Komm S¸fler Tod’, from the
Schemelli Liederbuch, led us into the realms of the afterlife, and
encapsulated the central sentiment of this evening of songs meditating on, and
calling for, release from toilsome human cares.
Tosca at Torre del Lago, 2007
Opera festival DVDs often seem to be produced as tempting advertisements meant to induce viewers to consider a trip to that festival for the next season.
Mark Morris Dance Group: L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato
‘Each action will derive new grace
From order, measure, time and place;’ (Milton, Il
Penseroso)
Why Can’t a Girl Get a Head in Heidelberg?
Had John Carpenter come up with the “beheading” of John the Baptist, it might have not been too much different from the effect we endured in the new Salome produced by the Heidelberg City Theatre.
Placido Domingo returns to singing — to prolonged bravos — at La Scala
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2010/04/placido-domingo-returns-to-the-stage-singing-verdi-at-la-scala-it-was-a-great-evening-he-says.html
Proserpina, Opera House, Wuppertal
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/875b4a84-47df-11df-b998-00144feab49a.html
Scottish Opera – The Adventures of Mr Broucek
http://news.scotsman.com/features/Music-review-Scottish-Opera-.6217140.jp