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Vissi d'arte: March 2015
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Welcome to my Opera blog. Ill be writing about what Opera Roanoke is up to, and about some of the connections between and across opera and the arts. Thursday, March 19, 2015. The Triumph of Rossini. Two seasons ago only heightens our anticipation as we approach opening night. Here's a preview of the program note I wrote for our production of La Cenerentola (Cinderella) running this weekend. Marie-Henri Beyle (better known by his pen-name, Stendhal) wrote his monograph, The Life of Rossini,. In 1823, when...
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Vissi d'arte: The Triumph of Rossini
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Welcome to my Opera blog. Ill be writing about what Opera Roanoke is up to, and about some of the connections between and across opera and the arts. Thursday, March 19, 2015. The Triumph of Rossini. Two seasons ago only heightens our anticipation as we approach opening night. Here's a preview of the program note I wrote for our production of La Cenerentola (Cinderella) running this weekend. Marie-Henri Beyle (better known by his pen-name, Stendhal) wrote his monograph, The Life of Rossini,. In 1823, when...
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Vissi d'arte: September 2013
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Welcome to my Opera blog. Ill be writing about what Opera Roanoke is up to, and about some of the connections between and across opera and the arts. Monday, September 30, 2013. Though Roanoke is experiencing a balmy "Indian Summer" as September comes. To a close, the Fall Arts Season is off and running with panache that. Quarterbacks can't fathom in their wildest dreams. Whether you're a football. Fan or not, I hope you'll carve out some time on an upcoming October weekend. The MET "Live in HD". In prepa...
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Vissi d'arte: November 2013
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Welcome to my Opera blog. Ill be writing about what Opera Roanoke is up to, and about some of the connections between and across opera and the arts. Friday, November 22, 2013. Blessed Cecilia, appear in visions to all musicians. Ends with excerpts from his famous first opera, Peter Grimes, performed on Aldeburgh Beach to mark the centenary. Is live on the BBC and archived for online listening. The Power of Music" is a recurring theme, transcending boundaries of historical period, culture and style. To al...
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Vissi d'arte: July 2013
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Welcome to my Opera blog. Ill be writing about what Opera Roanoke is up to, and about some of the connections between and across opera and the arts. Friday, July 12, 2013. A few new (or renewed) friendships among Mozart's 626. To end another memorable week with our friends at the W and L Alumni College,. Here is a list of just a few of Mozart's works we weren't able to spend as. Much time discussing or listening to as we might have liked. K 538: Concert Aria for Soprano, Ah se in ciel. C2010 by Scott Wil...
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Vissi d'arte: The Progress of the Rake - Stravinsky triumphs at the MET
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Welcome to my Opera blog. Ill be writing about what Opera Roanoke is up to, and about some of the connections between and across opera and the arts. Wednesday, May 6, 2015. The Progress of the Rake - Stravinsky triumphs at the MET. 4V15 NYC – Stravinsky: The Rake’s Progress. Levine: Appleby, Claire, Finley, Blythe, Sherratt, Lattimore, Stevenson, Corona. Monday night's performance of The Rake’s Progress. I know I'm not the only one who wants to hear more of Brindley Sherratt "this side the pond.". Wallpa...
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Vissi d'arte: April 2014
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Welcome to my Opera blog. Ill be writing about what Opera Roanoke is up to, and about some of the connections between and across opera and the arts. Wednesday, April 2, 2014. IN UNIS: FOR MODERNS L2P @ TMA 3.IV.12 20.30 hours. I'll decrypt the title in a sec: Listening to Paintings. At the Taubman Museum of Art. April 3, 2012, 6:30 pm. I will be sharing my seasonal presentation, L2P. But we always have fun, and stimulating questions or comments are always part of the relaxed but seriously artful hour.
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Vissi d'arte: October 2013
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Welcome to my Opera blog. Ill be writing about what Opera Roanoke is up to, and about some of the connections between and across opera and the arts. Tuesday, October 22, 2013. Opera Review: Musicians Star in the Magic Flute by Timothy Gaylard. Below is a review of Opera Roanoke's October 21st performance of The Magic Flute. Presented by Washington and Lee University. Musicians star in The Magic Flute. Opera Roanoke brought a welcome performance of Mozart's beloved The Magic Flute. Pamina and Tamino (Shel...
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Vissi d'arte: March 2013
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Welcome to my Opera blog. Ill be writing about what Opera Roanoke is up to, and about some of the connections between and across opera and the arts. Thursday, March 14, 2013. A rare gem this Saturday at Noon, "Live in HD" at the MET. This Saturday at 12:00 pm the Met's "Live in HD" series presents a rare gem. In Riccardo Zandonai's gorgeous opera, Francesca da Rimini. Roanoke audiences can enjoy an afternoon at the Met in our local home for these HD broadcasts at Virginia Western. Centers around the arra...