The Classical Beat: April 26, 2009 - May 2, 2009
Countdown to Siegfried: 1, Liftoff
"Siegfried" opens tonight at the Washington National Opera: post your reviews here.
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Anne Midgette
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May 2, 2009; 12:00 PM ET |
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Blythe Spirits: Washington Weekend in Voice
Upcoming weekend concerts in Washington: Stephanie Blythe, Placido Domingo, et al.
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Anne Midgette
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May 1, 2009; 2:06 PM ET |
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For the Record: Met Opera Broadcasts On-Line
Previewing the Met Player (free this weekend); some thoughts on Heifetz.
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Anne Midgette
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May 1, 2009; 1:25 PM ET |
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Countdown to Siegfried: 2...
Thoughts from four stage directors on Wagner's "Siegfried." Achim Freyer: "Siegfried" is the most difficult. It is also the most beloved."
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Anne Midgette
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May 1, 2009; 7:00 AM ET |
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In Performance: Local News and Reviews
Last night at the NSO; the start of the Crosscurrents festival. From today's Washington Post.
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Anne Midgette
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May 1, 2009; 6:30 AM ET |
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Countdown to Siegfried: 3...
Four stage directors air their views on the length of Wagner's "Ring."
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April 30, 2009; 6:35 AM ET |
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Baltimore, redux
Baltimore gets Turandot for a night; the BSO musicians donate to the orchestra.
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Anne Midgette
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April 29, 2009; 11:22 AM ET |
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CD of the Week: Road Trip Edition
Spot reactions to a few recent CD releases.
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Anne Midgette
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April 29, 2009; 6:30 AM ET |
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Opera Notes: New Opera for Baltimore?
Since the demise of the Baltimore Opera, other companies have been springing up to fill the gap. Now, Giorgio Lalov, who has for 20+ years run the touring outfit Teatro Lirico d'Europa, is attempting to create a permanent home for cut-rate opera in Baltimore.
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Anne Midgette
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April 28, 2009; 6:30 AM ET |
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Weekend Roundup
News and reviews from the weekend, in the Washington Post and around the world.
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Anne Midgette
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April 27, 2009; 6:25 AM ET |
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