Best Classical Music Performances of 2022
Posted inBavarian State Opera Bayreuth Wagner Festival Berlin Philharmonic Berlin State Opera bestofculture2022 Carnegie Hall Classical Music Davidsen, Lise Dean, Brett Devieilhe, Sabine Jocelyn, Matthew Komische Oper Berlin Kosky, Barrie (1967- ) Levit, Igor Lim, Yunchan Los Angeles Philharmonic Metropolitan Opera New York Philharmonic Opera Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia Padmore, Mark Pappano, Antonio Park Avenue Armory (Manhattan, NY) Pelly, Laurent Petersen, Marlis Pichon, Raphael Salzburg Festival Schwarz, Valentin (Stage Director) Spoleto Festival USA Two Thousand Twenty Two Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra Van Cliburn International Piano Competition

Best Classical Music Performances of 2022

The concert world, seemingly back to normal, saw Ukrainian musicians banding together, a new “Ring” at Bayreuth, and the opening of the revamped David Geffen Hall.
Review: Renée Fleming Stars in ‘The Hours’ at the Met Opera
Posted inDiDonato, Joyce Fleming, Renee Graves, Denyce Holiday, John (1985- ) Ketelsen, Kyle McDermott, Phelim Metropolitan Opera Nezet-Seguin, Yannick O'Hara, Kelli Opera Panikkar, Sean Parson, Annie B Pierce, Greg Puts, Kevin The Hours (Opera)

Review: Renée Fleming Stars in ‘The Hours’ at the Met Opera

Kevin Puts and Greg Pierce’s new opera, conceived as a vehicle for the star soprano Renée Fleming, has its staged premiere at the Metropolitan Opera.