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The Classical Beat: July 25, 2010 - July 31, 2010

WNO in KenCen talks

A link to a short article on the Washington National Opera's contract talks with the Kennedy Center, and the speculation about a possible merger.

By Anne Midgette  |  July 29, 2010; 11:28 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (3)
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On DVD: Lohengrin

Joe Banno reviews the recently released DVD of Jonas Kaufmann's "Lohengrin."

By Anne Midgette  |  July 29, 2010; 1:00 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (2)
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Symphonies perform video game music (Video)

Some additional video of video games music.

By Justin Bank  |  July 28, 2010; 4:30 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
 
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Summer pops 2: Video games aim at orchestras

A link to my article on the music of video games -- and how it's inspiring some kids to take up orchestral instruments.

By Andrea Browne  |  July 28, 2010; 2:00 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (2)
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Summer pops 1: Condi and Aretha

A link to my review of Condoleezza Rice and Aretha Franklin's joint appearance on Tuesday night with the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Mann Center.

By Anne Midgette  |  July 28, 2010; 1:30 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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UPDATE: Rain delay

A performance of "La traviata" at Strathmore is postponed until Monday night.

By Anne Midgette  |  July 27, 2010; 11:45 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (1)
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Bayreuth opens to obligatory boos

Links to reviews of this weekend's Bayreuth opening.

By Anne Midgette  |  July 27, 2010; 10:30 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
Categories:  international , opera  
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On CD: Another view of "L'Histoire"

Joe Banno reviews a recent release of Kurt Vonnegut's adaptation of "L'Histoire du Soldat."

By Anne Midgette  |  July 26, 2010; 6:00 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Weekend roundup: Castleton, Capitol Chamber Festival

Links to reviews of the Castleton Festival and the Capitol Hill Chamber Festival in Monday's Washington Post.

By Anne Midgette  |  July 25, 2010; 11:00 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
Categories:  local reviews  
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