Music

REVIEW: Maid in America: Maid of Orleans at Russian Opera Workshop (for Parterre Box)

A thrillingly full-throttle rarity, with much to celebrate in the fine singing here.

Within minutes, something wonderful happened, and none of my reservations mattered.

A radiant performance showcased the exceptional work done here by gifted young singers.

This 11 CD collection confirms Fassbaender’s status as one of the greatest interpreters of recent times.

Adams, superb at crafting arcs of sound, can’t handle characters or narrative.

Yannick and this magnificent orchestra were born for Bernstein.

Does this legendary production, seen in close-up, retain it’s greatness? Yes… and no.

As a cohesive evening of music drama, this ambitious double bill doesn’t quite add up.

To resurrect this astonishing show at all in a brief time frame is almost miraculous.

A wonderful musical performance, hampered by a misguided production.