‘Tosca’ Returns to L.A. with a Brilliant New Cast
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Musically, this new Tosca cast is perhaps more exciting than the last. Angel Blue, singing her first Tosca in L.A., commands a fresh and bright soprano voice…
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Chinese and Spanish Maestros Conduct L.A. Phil in Diverse Programs
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In a span of two weeks, we heard the L.A. Phil play under two exciting new conductors – Xian Zhang from China, Gustavo Gimeno from Spain – who also introduced intriguing new works by their prospective countrymen.
Read MoreOmar Is an American Operatic Masterpiece
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Rhiannon Giddens’ libretto successfully condenses Said’s book into a series of dramatic scenes that culminate in the unforgettable Act II slave auction scene…
Read MoreMirga's Triumphant Return with Birmingham UK Orchestra
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After six years at the helm of Birmingham, Mirga is taking her UK orchestra to the U.S. for an eight-city farewell tour (Los Angeles being their third stop on Wednesday, October 12.)
Read MoreReturn of Dudamel’s Unsinkable Mahler Titanic First
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Spanish violinist María Dueñas played like a force of nature and with a winning smile, even after she broke the strings on her Strad…
Read MoreL.A. Opera’s 'Lucia', Brilliantly Retold as an American Tragedy
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Honorable mention also goes to L.A. Opera’s new chorus director Jeremy Frank, who enlivens many scenes with choruses that are fully engaging and energetic.
Read MoreBeethoven Ninth and Utopian Brotherhood at the Bowl
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Samy Moussa’s Elysium (U.S. premiere) made a fitting companion piece to the mighty Beethoven Ninth, echoing these words from the chorale finale “Elysium… [where] all men shall become brothers”.
Read MoreTuesday Night Fever - Nobu Plays Rach 2
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First and foremost, Nobu is a fine pianist who has something fresh to say in Rachmaninoff’s well-worn Second Concerto, and says it eloquently and elegantly.
Read MoreA Bittersweet Tchaikovsky Spectacular Concert Draws Capacity Crowd
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The Ukrainian national anthem preceded the Star-Spangled Banner, ostensibly to counterbalance the effect of the 1812 Overture celebrating Russian military victory.
Read MoreFlight of Valkyries at the Bowl, in Spacesuits
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Yuval Sharon’s electronic “décor” is probably closer to Wagner’s scenic directions than that of many a contemporary (or traditional) production.
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