The Classical Beat: July 19, 2009 - July 25, 2009
In Performance: NSO and "Carmina"
Joe Banno reviews the National Symphony Orchestra's "Carmina Burana" in a thunderstorm at Wolf Trap.
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Anne Midgette
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July 24, 2009; 8:02 PM ET |
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In Performance: BSO and Beethoven
Robert Battey reviews the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's season-ending Beethoven Ninth at Strathmore.
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Anne Midgette
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July 24, 2009; 8:00 PM ET |
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Classical Radio: "A Nice Safe Haven"
An interview with Dan DeVany, the Vice President and General Manager of WETA, Washington's all-classical radio station.
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Anne Midgette
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July 24, 2009; 6:30 AM ET |
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Marvelous Marta
A salute to the wonderful Marta Eggerth (with YouTube video of her at the young age of 80).
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Anne Midgette
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July 23, 2009; 6:30 AM ET |
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Estival Festivals: East Coast, West Coast
This past weekend at two American festivals: Music@Menlo in California, and Caramoor (specifically, Bel Canto at Caramoor) in the New York suburbs.
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Anne Midgette
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July 22, 2009; 8:34 AM ET |
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The CD Side of Music
More on CDs: another blogger weighs in on the question of whether the actual physical product still matters. (It depends in part on how old you are.)
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Anne Midgette
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July 21, 2009; 8:30 AM ET |
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In Performance: Castleton Finale
Joan Reinthaler reviews the final orchestral concert of the Castleton Festival.
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Anne Midgette
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July 21, 2009; 6:32 AM ET |
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In Performance: Opera at Baltimore's Artscape
Charles T. Downey looks in on the American Opera Theater at Baltimore's Artscape.
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Anne Midgette
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July 21, 2009; 6:30 AM ET |
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Estival Festivals: III. Baden-Baden
Anna Netrebko and Tchaikovsky's "Iolanthe" in Baden-Baden draw warm praise from one German critic.
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Anne Midgette
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July 20, 2009; 6:49 AM ET |
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In Performance: Apollo Tribute; Gala Benefit for WEMF
A link to Joan Reinthaler's review of the Kennedy Center's commemorative Apollo concert; Charles T. Downey reviews a benefit concert for the 2010 Washington Early Music Festival, which brings together eight local groups.
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Anne Midgette
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July 20, 2009; 6:30 AM ET |
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