“Grounded,” by Jeanine Tesori and George Brant, is premiering at Washington National Opera after attracting criticism over sponsorship.
Category: Mayer, Michael
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‘Norma’ and ‘La Traviata’ Return to the Met Opera
The New York Times – Music:Sonya Yoncheva doesn’t fill out the long lines of “Norma” at the Met, while Angel Blue is a warm, sincere Violetta in “La Traviata.”
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Review: ‘A Beautiful Noise’ Makes for a Morose Neil Diamond Musical
The New York Times – Music:In the new Broadway show, Will Swenson plays the superstar, who seems perpetually dissatisfied, as if on a quest — but for what?
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Review: The Met Opera’s Grand Old ‘Aida’ Isn’t Dead Yet
The New York Times – Music:But opening night of the huge production’s final run, shakily cast, presented a show that seemed to be begging to retire.
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Playing Neil Diamond: A Dream Role, and a ‘Crazy Privilege’
The New York Times – Music:Will Swenson, the star of “A Beautiful Noise,” has come a long way from his days as an eighth grader wooing girls with his Diamond repertoire.