Archive for February 26th, 2018
03/10/18 – Semiramide – 1pm
METROPOLITAN OPERA GIOACHINO ROSSINI Semiramide This masterpiece of dazzling vocal fireworks makes a rare Met appearance—its first in nearly 25 years—with Maurizio Benini on the podium. The all-star bel canto cast features Angela Meade in the title role of the murderous Queen of Babylon, who squares off in breathtaking duets with Arsace, a trouser role […]
03/03/18 – Madama Butterfly – 1pm
METROPOLITAN OPERA GIACOMO PUCCINI Madama Butterfly Anthony Minghella’s stunning production of Puccini’s heartbreaking opera, an instant Met classic since its 2006 premiere, returns with Hui He and Ermonela Jaho in the tragic title role of the trusting geisha. Roberto Aronica and Luis Chapa alternate as her callous American lover, Pinkerton, and Jader Bignamini and Marco […]
Playlist: Feb/26/18
10:57 PM Igor Stravinsky — Piano Rag Music James Tocco, pianoKoch Intl., 7211 10:18 PM Robert Schumann — Symphony No. 2 Key: COpus: 61Conductor: David ZinmanEnsemble: Baltimore Symphony OrchestraTelarc, 80182 9:59 PM Johann Sebastian Bach — Violin Sonata No. 5 Key: fAndrew Manze,baroque violinRichard Egarr, harpsichordHarm Mundi, 907250 9:33 PM Joseph Haydn — Symphony No. […]
