The Met on the Death of Klinghoffer: Clinging to a half-baked solution for sensitivity?
In a single afternoon, and with a single announcement, multiple news outlets (New Music Box, the New York Times, The Guardian and the Los Angeles…
Love (and) money, make the music world go round
This past weekend, I found myself attempting to contain excitement over the thought of getting to see the Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD simulcast of Eugene…
A rash rush to pick(et)ing opera?
The Metropolitan Opera raised the curtain on its 2013-2014 season last night, September 23, with the debut of a new production for the classic opera, Eugene…
Art Imitating Life: Sound signature of the 21st century?
Before the year 2000 came around, 20th century composition was about as recent as one could get; seeing as, well, the 21st century had not arrived…
There’s No Turning Back Now
I would like you to consider this scenario that took place over this past weekend: Knowing that the Metropolitan Opera’s Summer HD Festival was to kick…
Quiet, Dirty Jeans or Loud, Clean Phones?
…or “Comments on Concert Etiquette Part 2.” Attention: At this time, please silence all cell phones and mobile devices. Thank you. As I often do when…
Love and Death: That’s No Child’s Play …or is it?
Winter is approaching at a somewhat lackluster pace on this side of the world. Temperatures aren’t what most New Yorkers would expect for what is nearing…
Conducting Conducive to a Career
Sunday is no stranger of a day to things art and entertainment related. That last day of the week before work starts up again and before…