John Adams' Operatorios
Ride the high of WQXR's preview concert of John Adams' opera Nixon in China (January 19 at 7 p.m.) with a presentation of his one oratorio, El Niño, and music from all four of his operas, each...
View ArticleNixon in China: An Insider's Perspective
"Nixon asked Kissinger to go with him and Kissinger, in turn and to my eternal gratitude, asked me to accompany him."So began U.S. diplomat Winston Lord’s nearly four-decade long relationship with...
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"News has a kind of mystery," sings James Maddalena in his landmark role as Richard Nixon in John Adams's first opera, Nixon in China.Maddalena returns to the role this month as the opera has its Met...
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The Top Five Tastiest Feasts in Opera
Food and opera may satisfy two different appetites, but the two are inextricably linked. Both on stage and off a glass of champagne or indulgent piece of pastry is a common sight. As many of us music...
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Opera Ripped from the Headlines
What happens when current events go operatic? Marilyn Horne’s guest today is Bob Simon, the award-winning "60 Minutes" correspondent who has had a ring-side seat for some of the major news stories of...
View ArticleTop Five Works About American Presidents
It’s unfortunate to think that Washington’s and Lincoln’s birthdays were conflated into one Presidents’ Day, but on the other hand, it does give an excuse to celebrate all America’s leaders. Lately,...
View ArticleSorry, No Swearing in Met's Fledermaus Broadcast
Opera fans hoping to hear the salty language in the Metropolitan Opera's new production of Die Fledermaus will have to come to the Met in person. Saturday’s broadcast will omit a four-letter word that...
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