The Awkward Stage: DF Reviews Mitridate, Re di Ponto at Opera Philadelphia (for Parterre Box)
This production, directed by Emma Griffin, is both a “how to” and a “how not to” stage an opera seria.
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!
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle — DF Reviews The Seasons at Opera Philadelphia (for Parterre Box)
Global warming meets the cool factor in The Seasons.
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.
Park & Bark: DF and CK Review Redwood (for Parterre Box)
The new musical starring Idina Menzel, ostensibly a paean to a back-to-nature life, could hardly feel more manufactured and synthetic.
Don’t You Forget About Me: Mozart & Mahler at the New York Philharmonic (CK for Parterre Box)
It seemed like such a great idea on paper.
For So Our Master Said: DF Reviews Maestro (for Parterre Box)
Ah, that Bernstein dichotomy.
Not With a Bang: CK Reviews the Staatskapelle Berlin in Brahms Four Symphonies (for Parterre Box)
What began as a planned sendoff to one man ended up as a testament to the valiant effort of another to realize it.
DF Tribute to James Jorden & Parterre Box (Video)
My short video tribute to Parterre Box on its 30th birthday… and James Jorden.
Harmonic Minor: CK Reviews Harmony on Broadway (for Parterre Box)
Part Cabaret, part Jersey Boys, Harmony cannot decide on its primary focus.
