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July 30, 2010

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Letters: More on the Vienna Men's Club
Jul 26, 2010
The Philharmonic's women issue is far more complex (and arcane) than it appears...

Tradition or Bigotry?
Jul 26, 2010


World Pays Tribute to Sir Charles
Jul 16, 2010
by Keith Clarke
Conductor who “lived and breathed music”...

And More
Jul 20, 2010


Sir Charles Mackerras Dies at 84
Jul 15, 2010
Maintained punishing schedule to the end...

An Error of Omission
Jul 20, 2010


Western Arts in China: Harder Than It Looks
Jul 13, 2010
It's a huge market, with multiple new theaters, but getting into it is no piece of cake...

An Affirmation
Jul 20, 2010


Anger at Welsh Nat'l Opera Lavish Spending
Jun 25, 2010
By Martin Shipton
Catering for the "Meistersinger" party alone must have cost thousands...

Maybe the Expenditure Was Justified
Jun 28, 2010
Frank CadenheadParis, France


LA Opera 'Ring' Principals Go Public
May 14, 2010
"The most dangerous stage I've been on in my entire career."...

Eurotrash?
May 16, 2010


Villazón: A Tragedy Unfolds
May 11, 2010
by Hugh Canning
"The big question for the opera business: how has this calamity come to pass?"...

A Difference of Opinion
May 12, 2010


Opera in Italy Silenced
May 7, 2010
by Colleen Barry
Workers stage wildcat strikes as government orders major belt tightening...

A Cogent Explanation of What It All Means
May 14, 2010


Critical Reaction to New Philip Glass Piece
Apr 22, 2010
A comparison to chewing gum...

Criticism of His Criticism
Apr 22, 2010
Unsigned


Shame on You, Georgia Politicos--UPDATE
Apr 20, 2010
by Susan Elliott
Critic's Notebook: Red Neck mentality rules as House votes to eliminate State Arts Council...

Help Is on the Way
Apr 21, 2010

A Thumbs Up
Apr 21, 2010

A Word from an Offended Republican
Apr 21, 2010


Orchestras' Woes as Media Fodder
Jan 25, 2010
Bad news makes for good stories...

In Defense of Franz
Jan 25, 2010
Anonymous comment


Cleveland Orchestra Names Principal Cello
Dec 7, 2009
Its third under Welser-Möst...

Anonymous Correction Hits Home
Dec 8, 2009


A Nest Not Fit for a Princess
Oct 9, 2009
by Ken Smith
China’s $20 million production of “Turandot” in the Olympic Stadium was a great idea – on paper...

No Argument Here
Oct 11, 2009


Met Opera’s New “Tosca”: What For?
Sep 23, 2009
by Peter G. Davis
"Bondy's directorial ideas are mostly unimaginative, irrelevant or simply perverse"...

In Praise of Peter G. Davis
Sep 24, 2009


Printed Criticism Still Lives?
Sep 14, 2009
At least the Brits think so...

U.S. Arts Coverage Falls Shorter than Most
Oct 8, 2009


A Forgotten Opera Whose Time Has Come
May 26, 2009
by Howard Kissel
Spoleto Festival hosts a remarkable U.S. debut in a remarkable new staging of "Louise"...

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May 29, 2009


U.K. Visa Restrictions Claim New Victim
May 25, 2009
Musician held for 11 hours then deported...

Tit for Tat?
May 26, 2009


Krystian Zimerman Shocks Disney Hall Crowd
Apr 27, 2009
A Polish citizen tells it like it is, from the stage...

What Did We Ever Do to Poland, Anyway?
Apr 30, 2009


 
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