Grand Passion: Rigoletto at Opera Philadelphia (for Parterre Box)
The collective audience sigh of joy that greeted the opening chords signaled success from the start.
Shining Hours: Kevin Puts’ New Opera at the Philadelphia Orchestra (for Parterre Box)
Dramaturgically, The Hours is a mixed bag: I wouldn’t discard it, but I would want to fix it. But simply as an evening of gorgeous music, it’s cordon bleu.
A Philly That Is Ready for the Race: Opera Philadelphia Announces the 2022-23 Season (for Parterre Box)
I felt a surge of joy learning the Festival O will return in September.
Doing Something Right: DF reviews Eugene Onegin at Academy of Vocal Arts (for Parterre Box)
Two young casts due justice to Tchaikovsky’s opera — and bring honor to the Academy of Vocal Arts.
I Want Your Rex: DF reviews Oedipus Rex + Lilacs at Opera Philadelphia (for Parterre Box)
Opera Philadelphia returns to the stage with an honorable, if not entirely convincing, mixed program.
Widow’s Talk: The Holy Ground Streams from Irish Heritage Theatre (for Parterre Box)
This short but powerful monologue, superbly delivered by Kirsten Quinn, exemplifies the strengths of Irish Heritage Theatre.
Tenors Al Fresco: Brownlee and Spyres in Concert for Opera Philadelpha (for Parterre Box)
Two singers at the top of their game in music as punishing as it is pretty.
Remembering Ghena Meirson (1957-2021)
Ghena’s Russian Opera workshops were a source of joy to Philadelphia, and a contribution to music far beyond our city.
The Drama You’ve Been Craving: Opera Philadelphia Explores Tosca at the Mann (for Parterre Box)
Opera is back, baby, and it’s good to be home!
REVIEW: EgoPo’s Nocturne Brings Theater to the Parking Lot
Adam Rapp’s elliptical meditation on grief and guilt ushers in a new era of in-person performances in Philadelphia.
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