Music

REVIEW: From Russia with Love: Iolanta at Russian Opera Workshop (for Parterre Box)

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.

In their best moments, the mezzo and pianist Ted Sperling were near-ideal Bernstein-isti.

What R. B. Schlather’s visually arresting production has to do with the opera remains a mystery.