Listen to the Audio Only Version Here We are joined by composer Christopher Tin, who has written a new ending for Puccini’s famously unfinished Turandot with librettist Susan Soon He Stanton, one of the writers on “Succession” on HBO. This production is being performed by Washington National Opera May 11 – 25, 2024, directed by…Continue reading Show 92: Turandot with Christopher Tin’s New Ending
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Review: Fatma Said and Rafael Aguirre
By Greg Moomjy Nowadays, if you mention the Christian Reconquest of Spain in casual conversation, people probably think of The Bubble Boy episode of Seinfeld. In the episode, George plays Trivial Pursuit with someone with an autoimmune disease who lives in a bubble. This being Seinfeld, a typo on one of the cards leads to…Continue reading Review: Fatma Said and Rafael Aguirre
Review: Lawrence Brownlee at Zankel Hall
By Gregory Moomjy Whenever I write about Lawrence Brownlee, I find that I must always begin with his voice. This may seem obvious, and even weird for an opera critic to state, but the truth is, my admiration for him started with his voice. Let me clarify, I originally didn’t hear his voice, I read…Continue reading Review: Lawrence Brownlee at Zankel Hall
Review: Uncovered
by Gregory Moomjy Call me old fashion, but I love bel canto opera and I don’t care who knows it. And yes, I say that with full knowledge of the implications. Put an insane and/or sleepwalking soprano on stage and have her ornament her 20-minute progress towards death in fluent florid Italian and I’m there.…Continue reading Review: Uncovered
The Hours: Kevin Puts & Greg Pierce
Kevin Puts, composer & Greg Pierce, librettist (This interview was originally recorded to support performances of the concert version of the opera in March 2022 presented by The Philadelphia Orchestra.) ABOUT the world premiere production of this opera: November 22, 2022 through December 15, 2022, Metropolitan Opera, NYC Run time: approximately 2 hours, 55 minutes.…Continue reading The Hours: Kevin Puts & Greg Pierce