The Classical Beat: January 24, 2010 - January 30, 2010
The classical charts
A link to my article in Saturday's paper on the low sales figures behind the Billboard classical charts.
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January 30, 2010; 2:32 PM ET |
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In performance: "Rheingold Curse"
Joan Reinthaler reviews Benjamin Bagby and Sequentia in "The Rheingold Curse" at the Library of Congress.
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January 30, 2010; 2:20 PM ET |
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In performance: NSO with Fischer, Maisky
A link to my review of the NSO with Iván Fischer and Mischa Maisky.
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January 29, 2010; 10:12 AM ET |
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New American opera
An ongoing list of world premieres and new American opera being produced around the country -- despite the recession, a pretty impressive roster.
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January 29, 2010; 6:30 AM ET |
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In performance: Radu Lupu
A link to my review of Radu Lupu on Wednesday.
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January 29, 2010; 6:00 AM ET |
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New season, less opera: Chicago, LA in 2010-11
As opera companies around the country announce their seasons, the toll of the recession becomes clearer. Yet other companies are still managing to present the new productions and new operas that the WNO says it can't afford.
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Anne Midgette
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January 28, 2010; 7:00 AM ET |
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In performance: Carolina Ullrich
A link to Cecelia Porter's review of the soprano Carolina Ullrich, presented by Young Concert Artists.
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January 28, 2010; 6:12 AM ET |
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More reality opera
Yet more reality opera: the BBC has announced a new radio show, an opera talent search with Kiri te Kanawa as head judge. This one is at least looking for real opera singers rather than crossover schlock.
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Anne Midgette
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January 27, 2010; 9:40 AM ET |
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A new kind of soap opera
The Fort Worth Opera may become the subject of a reality TV show. Mainstream television audience, get ready to see some real action.
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January 26, 2010; 10:00 AM ET |
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Form and content
Musings on form and content in classical music: do we think enough about what a piece is "about"?
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January 26, 2010; 9:12 AM ET |
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Weekend roundup
Links to my reviews of Jeremy Denk's recital and the Fairfax Symphony's concert; Charles T. Downey reviews the Pacifica Quartet kicking off a new Beethoven cycle presented by the Candlelight Concert Society.
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Anne Midgette
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January 25, 2010; 6:00 AM ET |
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In performance: WAM! Mozart at the Atlas
Joan Reinthaler reviews WAM!, a ballet/musical event about Mozart's life presented by the InSeries at the Atlas.
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January 24, 2010; 9:35 PM ET |
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In performance: Menahem Pressler and friends
Joe Banno reviews Menahem Pressler, going strong at 87, in a "Pressler and Friends" concert at the Library of Congress.
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January 24, 2010; 12:23 PM ET |
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