Archives for March 2009
Jake Heggie Speaks Out
March 18, 2009
Composer Jake Heggie’s recent box lunch briefing on “Moby-Dick” has generated another story. This one is particularly worth checking out because KERA’s Jerome Weeks has given us the opportunity to hear about the process of creating a new opera from a classic 19th century novel in the composer’s own words. And, no, it won’t look... Read more →
Long Faces and Major Challenges in Arts Journalism
March 17, 2009
“Advertising Age” has estimated that one newspaper job in four has vanished in the past two decades but, for the arts, the loss of both journalists and genuine arts coverage (sorry, Britney doesn’t count) has been significantly more pronounced since 2005. Veteran California-based journalist Tom Jacobs has a sweeping analysis of the present situation, including... Read more →
Leaving the “old digs” triumphantly…
…in the words of Pegasus News Critic Mark-Brian Sonna of MBS Productions. Whether you consider it the end of the beginning or the beginning of the end, this production rated one of the most glowing reviews of the season. Check out his thoughts on our grand finale, “The Italian Girl in Algiers” and more! Suzanne... Read more →
Placido – and The Met’s – Big Night
Twenty-nine soloists and chorus members performing arias from 23 operas – and not a single speech, according to the “New York Times” at the 125th Anniversary Gala of the Metropolitan Opera on Sunday night. The event also marked the 40th anniversary of the indomitable Placido Domingo’s Metropolitan Opera debut (Yes, he performed) several years after... Read more →
“A glorious and fond farewell”
March 9, 2009
A rave review you might have missed from award-winning arts writer Terry Mathews at the “Sulphur Springs News-Telegram.” Everything in this wild Rossini comedy hit the right note! And the ticket deals for “The Italian Girl in Algiers” are worth a special rave, as well! Photo by Karen Almond. Time is running out!….. Suzanne Calvin,... Read more →
TACA’s Silver Cup
March 6, 2009
There are few local awards that could even be said to rival TACA’s annual Silver Cup Award given for contributions to the arts in Dallas. Introduced by arts advocate and former President and Chairman of TACA, Annette Strauss at a luncheon in 1979; the Silver Cup Award was created to recognize and honor both a... Read more →
William Burden in The Italian Girl in Algiers
March 4, 2009
You Don’t Need a Wall Safe…
March 2, 2009
…When you can just sell the wall. A strong indication that cash flow problems at the Metropolitan Opera could be more than a passing phase. The company has made the difficult decision to use the immense Marc Chagall masterpieces hanging in the lobby as…collateral. This copyrighted photo of “The Triumph of Music” is by photographer... Read more →