When she was twenty, Angel Blue’s singing teacher told her, “I’m sorry, but it will never happen. There will never be a black Violetta.”Now she’s at La Scala singing that very role. It’s not the first time. She managed to break the taboo when she was twenty-four in Seoul, and there have been five other productions for her since. The La Scala production by Liliana Cavani is … [Read more...] about Interview: Angel Blue at La Scala “It will never happen… not a black Violetta.”
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Stephen Cleobury on life with the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge and his final American tour
Concerts at Saint Thomas continues its 2018-19 season with a performance by the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge on 1 April at 7:30 pm. Saint Thomas’s is located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan at Fifth and Fifty-third.This marks the choir’s final North American tour with current Director of Music Stephen Cleobury who retires after 37 years. His position will be filled by … [Read more...] about Stephen Cleobury on life with the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge and his final American tour
Ludovico Einaudi, the biggest streamed classical artist of all time, announces 7-month recording project
Seven Days Walking: seven bodies of music to be released over seven consecutive monthsOne of the world’s most successful musicians, Italian composer and pianist Ludovico Einaudi, today announced his new worldwide contract with Decca Records. After nearly 15 years and six album releases together, Decca renews its relationship with Einaudi not only in the UK but also … [Read more...] about Ludovico Einaudi, the biggest streamed classical artist of all time, announces 7-month recording project
Marianne Crebassa and Fazil Say’s extraordinary recital at La Scala
Mezzosoprano Marianne Crebassa and pianist Fazil Say gave one of the most unusual and bewitching recitals I have ever seen at La Scala. The programme was based on their CD Secrets, which won Gramophone Magazine’s Solo Vocal Award in 2018.Crebassa's naturally produced mezzo — recalling Frederica von Stade in both vibrato and emission — brims with powerful rich colours, … [Read more...] about Marianne Crebassa and Fazil Say’s extraordinary recital at La Scala
Soup Kitchen Menotti – an inspired Amahl in New York City
New York’s Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen has been home to Menotti’s opera Amahl and the Night Visitors over the last couple of days.It is, unsurprisingly, the latest venture from On Site Opera as part of their project to stage operas in non-traditional venues, though in an environment which illuminates the piece in a new way. Amahl and the Night Visitors retells the Nativity … [Read more...] about Soup Kitchen Menotti – an inspired Amahl in New York City