Music

Bel canto, from a distance: The Giargiari competition at AVA (for Parterre Box)

Our critics had three top picks, as did the judges… and they were different.

Opera Philadelphia’s new channel kicks off with a virtual program that embodies their best ideals.

Fueled by a fierce intelligence, deep earnestness, exceptional eloquence, and social media savvy, Joyce DiDonato is a presence and a power.

This lovely program of arias, duets and songs reveals an entrepreneurial spirit and undaunted good humor.

Peter Shaffer’s play is seen here for what it’s always been: a piece of lowbrow camp masquerading as highbrow art.

Through the now-familiar technology of Zoom, some emerging AVA artists show their stuff.

In an ongoing series, David considers the records that helped shape his life.

In an ongoing series, David considers the records that helped shape his life.

Cameron and David consider performances by several actresses in the late Terrence McNally’s Master Class.

In a series for Parterre Box, David considers the records that helped shape his life.