Come to Le Poisson Rouge to celebrate the creation of The New York Opera Alliance, which we had a small part in helping create! We will be showing a sneak preview of our first video podcast (coming soon) too! It’s only $10 This Sunday! And you will see New York’s very own opera companies showcasing their…Continue reading NYOA at Le Poisson Rouge
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Podcast 24: Andrew Rudin, Met Opera Petition
Sometimes the person behind a news story is just as interesting as the story itself. We invited composer Andrew Rudin on the show to discuss his petition to have the MET Opera dedicate it’s Opening Night Gala to the Gay Lesbian Bi and Transgender community. The opening night Gala is “Eugene Onegin” by Russia’s most…Continue reading Podcast 24: Andrew Rudin, Met Opera Petition
Paul Rudnick, I want a Date!
Opera Is a Hoax? After hearing an interview on the NYTimes Book Review Podcast where Paul Rudnick said, “I think of poetry as a complete hoax, I rank it with opera and ballet in that regard… People lie when they say they like it.” (See complete quote below for full context.) Let’s Go On a…Continue reading Paul Rudnick, I want a Date!