Mahler Symphony #2 at the Philadelphia Orchestra Review (DF for Parterre Box)
A dazzling but deeply moving Mahler 2nd suggests that busier is better for our beloved YNS!
Arc of Life — DF reviews Complications in Sue for Parterre Box
The dazzling Complications in Sue bodes well for Anthony Roth Costanzo‘s stewardship of Opera Philadelphia.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle — DF Reviews The Seasons at Opera Philadelphia (for Parterre Box)
Global warming meets the cool factor in The Seasons.
Mein Lieder Schwan — Matthew Polenzani at PCMS (CK Review for Parterre Box)
In a program ranging from Schubert to Tosti, the beloved tenor charmed the pants off Philadelphia.
Form Over Function: Anika Kildegaard in Recital at PCMS (DF for Parterre Box)
A consideration of Anika Kildegaard’s extraordinary recital in Philadelphia—and the oddity of recitals themselves.
REVIEW: Shades of Gray – Sweet Smell of Success by MasterVoices (for Parterre Box)
Sweet Smell of Success was strongly cast here, but the merits of this noir musical are hardly black or white.
REVIEW: In Little Bear Ridge Road, Samuel D. Hunter Treads Familiar Ground
Perhaps this patch of rural America is now too well trod.
REVIEW: Red Bull’s Richard II Tells Sad Stories Set to a Club Beat
Shakespeare’s sedate historical tragedy becomes a relentlessly pulsating seriocomedy
Review: At MCC Theater, Caroline and Change
Preston Max Allen’s new play feels like a Very Special Episode.
Museum Quality: DF Reviews Il Viaggio a Reims at Opera Philadelphia (for Parterre Box)
Rossini’s relative rarity gets a splashy if not wholly coherent production at Opera Philadelphia.
reclining standards 