The Classical Beat: October 18, 2009 - October 24, 2009
In performance: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Robert Battey reviews conductor Louis Langrée, pianist Simone Dinnerstein, and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
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Anne Midgette
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October 24, 2009; 6:37 AM ET |
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Ariadne in Washington
"Ariadne auf Naxos" opens in Washington this weekend: video previews of this Chris Alexander production and of a Robert Carsen production from Munich/Berlin. Post your own thoughts.
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Anne Midgette
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October 23, 2009; 4:06 PM ET |
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Coming out of Haydn
An unpublished symphony by Haydn gets a rare hearing from a community and student orchestra in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Plus: a preview of a few upcoming weekend events.
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Anne Midgette
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October 23, 2009; 7:01 AM ET |
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In performance: Sao Paulo State Symphony Orchestra
A link to Robert Battey's review of the Sao Paulo State Symphony Orchestra.
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Anne Midgette
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October 23, 2009; 6:15 AM ET |
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Maazel reaches out
A link to Emma Brown's article in the Washington Post about Lorin Maazel leading a rehearsal with the D.C. Youth Orchestra.
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Anne Midgette
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October 22, 2009; 11:21 AM ET |
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Steinway rolls in
Steinway opens its first exclusive branches in the Washington area.
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Anne Midgette
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October 22, 2009; 6:30 AM ET |
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In performance: Opera Lafayette
A link to my review of Opera Lafayette in today's Washington Post.
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Anne Midgette
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October 21, 2009; 7:51 AM ET |
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In performance: Eroica Quartet
Charles T. Downey reviews a performance on historic instruments at the Library of Congress.
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Anne Midgette
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October 21, 2009; 6:18 AM ET |
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In performance: Verdi Requiem
Cecelia Porter reviews the Verdi Requiem, performed by J. Reilly Lewis and the Cathedral Choral Society.
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Anne Midgette
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October 20, 2009; 8:42 AM ET |
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Halls, re-sounding
Of concert halls and acoustics: raising an age-old question once again, with particular reference to the National Symphony Orchestra.
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Anne Midgette
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October 20, 2009; 6:34 AM ET |
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In performance: Matt Haimovitz
Charles T. Downey reviews Matt Haimovitz at the Iota Club.
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Anne Midgette
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October 20, 2009; 6:30 AM ET |
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In performance: National Philharmonic/Richard Stoltzman
Joe Banno reviews Richard Stoltzman and the National Philharmonic at Strathmore.
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Anne Midgette
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October 19, 2009; 4:14 PM ET |
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Go for baroque
Two different programs of French baroque opera are taking place tonight.
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Anne Midgette
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October 19, 2009; 6:30 AM ET |
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In performance: Christopher O'Riley
Robert Battey reviews Christopher O'Riley's piano transcriptions.
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Anne Midgette
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October 19, 2009; 6:00 AM ET |
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