Top Drawer Cast Illuminates Met’s ‘Smashing Pumpkins’ “Barbiere” Revival
Joyce DiDonato & Barry Banks (right )& 'Barbiere di Siviglia' cast - photo by Ken Howard, Metropolitan Opera
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By Bruce-Michael Gelbert
The Metropolitan Opera is enjoying a sparkling revival of its three-year-old, Bartlett Sher production of Gioachino Rossini’s effervescent comedy “Il Barbiere di Siviglia,” designed by Michael Yeargan (sets), Catherine Zuber (costumes) and Christopher Akerlind (lighting), and currently directed by Kathleen Smith Belcher. Read more
Renée Flaming Hosts Her First Show at Cherry’s
Renée Flaming - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert
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By Bruce-Michael Gelbert
June 8, 2009 – Thank you, Renée Flaming, for singing to us at your first show of your own, at Cherry’s on June 8. Working the room, Renée, a classically-trained singer, Read more
In VOX, NYCO Promotes New American Opera & the Prognosis Is Encouraging
Melissa Fogarty(Carol Rosegg), David Wroe(Lisa Lohler), Jennifer Zetlan(Peter Schaaf)
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By Bruce-Michael Gelbert
May 3,2009 – In its VOX: Showcasing American Opera series, celebrating its 10th anniversary and looking at its 100th new opera, the New York City Opera (NYCO) examines the state of indigenous opera today Read more
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