The Classical Beat: June 20, 2010 - June 26, 2010
American opera: Is anybody listening?
This weekend in the Washington Post, I start a two-part examination of new American opera. Links to my article, a photo gallery, and blog posts with my own and other critics' thoughts on three recent world premieres.
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Anne Midgette
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June 26, 2010; 2:55 PM ET |
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"Amelia" at the Seattle Opera
My thoughts on "Amelia," which had its world premiere at the Seattle Opera in May.
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Anne Midgette
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June 26, 2010; 2:45 PM ET |
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"Before Night Falls" in Fort Worth
Thoughts on "Before Night Falls," the new opera by Jorge Martin that had its world premiere in Fort Worth last month.
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Anne Midgette
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June 26, 2010; 12:15 PM ET |
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NEA announces Opera Award honorees
The NEA announces the four recipients of the 2010 Opera Honors.
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Anne Midgette
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June 24, 2010; 8:00 PM ET |
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Good music, bad genres
NPR's new iPhone app, and the latest recordings on the National Recording Registry, emphasize the increasing irrelevance of genre distinctions in music: it's good or bad; it interests you, or it doesn't.
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Anne Midgette
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June 24, 2010; 8:30 AM ET |
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On CD: Julian Wachner
Mark J. Estren reviews the recent CD of choral music by Julian Wachner, music director of the Washington Chorus.
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Anne Midgette
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June 24, 2010; 6:00 AM ET |
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Links: CDs of Flagstad; Verdi Requiem
Belated links to Joe Banno's write-ups of a recent Kirste Flagstad set and the latest spate of Verdi Requiem recordings.
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Anne Midgette
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June 24, 2010; 12:53 AM ET |
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Post-Classical Ensemble in 2010-11
Last but not least: the Post-Classical Ensemble announces its upcoming season.
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Anne Midgette
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June 22, 2010; 6:30 PM ET |
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Postscript: Michael Jackson on Soundcheck
A link to my appearance on WNYC's Soundcheck where I talked about - Michael Jackson.
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Anne Midgette
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June 22, 2010; 5:32 PM ET |
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Ode to Michael Jackson, symphonic style
Thoughts on the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's Michael Jackson tribute.
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Anne Midgette
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June 21, 2010; 12:35 PM ET |
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Innovation, or practicality
Francesca Zambello's plans for Glimmerglass in 2011 include the professional premiere of an opera that opened in DC.
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Anne Midgette
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June 21, 2010; 11:20 AM ET |
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In performance: NOI
Joe Banno reviews the National Orchestral Institute's second orchestra performance at the University of Maryland.
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Anne Midgette
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June 21, 2010; 6:10 AM ET |
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In performance: Magic Flute (Summer Music Festival 2010)
Joe Banno reviews "The Magic Flute" at the Summer Music Festival of Catholic University and Bel Cantanti.
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Anne Midgette
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June 21, 2010; 5:58 AM ET |
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In performance: Peled for free
Alfred Thigpen reviews Amit Peled on a free concert series in Frederick.
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Anne Midgette
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June 21, 2010; 1:00 AM ET |
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