http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/reviews/story/0,,1698002,00.html
Pros Show the Neophytes How to Stroke an Audience
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/30/arts/music/30horn.html
DEBUSSY: La Mer
Inspired by the elitist poets of late nineteenth century Paris, Debussy was eager to join their ranks by developing musical ideas that evoked the same emotional response as the poetry he admired. Originally, PrÈlude ‡ líaprËs-midi díun faune was a collaborative project between Debussy and StÈphane MallarmÈ, a poet highly regarded by the composer.
PETITGIRARD: The Elephant Man
Perhaps instead of waiting for the next great new opera, focus should be on finding the next great opera composer.
Rattle Conducts Mozart With a German Touch
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/MOZART_NEW_YORK?SITE=COSTE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Party Rolls on for Die-Hard Mozart Fans
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AUSTRIA_MOZART_MANIA?SITE=ILMOL&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2006-01-28-17-28-45
A Nose Job Only Roxanne Could Love
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/29/arts/music/29shattuck.html?_r=1
In Salzburg, a Warm Birthday Party on a Cold Night
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/28/arts/music/28moza.html
Archived Met Broadcasts on BBC Radio 3
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/networks/radio3/aod.shtml?radio3/operaon3_sat
Alex Ross on Beethoven’s Great Fugue
Secrets of a Beethoven manuscript.