http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/feed/? Latest topics Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:05:33 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/prosilver/site_logo.gif http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/feed/? http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/sir-anthony-hopkins-conducts-his-own-music-t29.htm Dominic McHugh http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2008/10/20/raucous-approval-for-sir-anthony-hopkins-music-91466-22070091/]]> Other Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:05:22 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/sir-anthony-hopkins-conducts-his-own-music-t29.htm#115 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/sir-anthony-hopkins-conducts-his-own-music-t29.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f14/new-here-t88.htm nightflames Am from the Philippines...and am a music lover... my therapy as I've
said so many times... I guess we can never deny the fact how music
really changes and creates an atmosphere that's so amazing...

Anyways, happy to be here again.. and hoping that I'll be able to meet more
people here....]]> Meet and Greet Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:05:33 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f14/new-here-t88.htm#308 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f14/new-here-t88.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/digital-composer-in-residence-finalists-t87.htm matthewhayford Hi Guys, I would just like to thank everyone that entered into the Dilettante Music Digital Composer-in-Residence competition last month. We had hundreds of applicants from 23 countries and all of them were of an incredibly high standard. After weeks of the judges listening to the submissions, we finally have our three finalists. They are: Aaron Gervais from Canada, David T. Little from the USA and Chiayu also from the USA. The London Sinfonietta have just finished recording the three pieces ... Other Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:32:51 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/digital-composer-in-residence-finalists-t87.htm#307 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/digital-composer-in-residence-finalists-t87.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/recordings-f5/short-films-of-sdg-s-brandenburg-concertos-up-on-youtube-t86.htm 10strat Short films detailing the recording of SDG's Brandenburg Concertos series are now up on our YouTube page. They include interviews with Sir John Eliot Gardiner and Kati Debretzeni and footage of the English Baroque Soloists performing. You can view the first film in the series below and you can visit our YouTube profile to view the rest by clicking here. Let us know what you think! Recordings Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:11:07 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/recordings-f5/short-films-of-sdg-s-brandenburg-concertos-up-on-youtube-t86.htm#306 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/recordings-f5/short-films-of-sdg-s-brandenburg-concertos-up-on-youtube-t86.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/macbeth-at-edinburgh-festival-t85.htm Anonymous Your reviewer suggested Tenor Lado Ataneli stole the show (concert perforamnce of Macbeth at Edinburgh Festival). The role of macbeth in Verdis opera is of course written for a baritone and fortunately Lado Ataneli is a baritone. She also seems unaware that Verdi said there were three main characters - macbeth, lady macbeth and the witches. The Edinburgh housewives who made up the distaff side of the Edinburgh Festival Chorus sang as if they were witches on a daily basis. Magnificent ! Opera Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:10:36 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/macbeth-at-edinburgh-festival-t85.htm#302 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/macbeth-at-edinburgh-festival-t85.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/la-traviata-with-renee-fleming-in-cinemas-t76.htm alliliv In case anyone wanted to see The Royal Opera's La Traviata with Renee Fleming but missed out on tickets to Covent Garden, you might be interested to know that the performance on 30th June (7pm) will be relayed live into over 150 UK/European cinemas. Additional cast including tenor Joseph Calleja and baritone Thomas Hampson and the performance will be shown in High Definition quality via satellites and digital cinema. Cinemas including Vue, Odeon, Picturehouses, Everyman and others will ... Opera Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:22:07 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/la-traviata-with-renee-fleming-in-cinemas-t76.htm#285 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/la-traviata-with-renee-fleming-in-cinemas-t76.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f14/what-s-up-t84.htm calex I'm Calex... And you are?]]> Meet and Greet Sat, 22 Aug 2009 06:48:27 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f14/what-s-up-t84.htm#301 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f14/what-s-up-t84.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/voigt-cancels-tosca-performances-t80.htm sans Rumour has it that Deborah Voigt has pulled out of all Tosca performances, with Nelly Miricioiu taking on some or all performances, anyone have a definate answer, ROH press page mentions nothing at present. Opera Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:15:14 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/voigt-cancels-tosca-performances-t80.htm#295 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/voigt-cancels-tosca-performances-t80.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/digital-composer-in-residence-competition-update-london-sinfonietta-t83.htm matthewhayford Hey guys, I just wanted to let you all know that Dilettante Music, an online classical music hub, is holding a competition to find a Digital Composer-In-Residence. The winning composition will receive a £1000 (c.$1600) prize and the opportunity to become our digital composer-in-residence for a year. All our entries will be judged by an expert panel of music industry professionals and they will choose three finalists whose pieces will be played at the live final. The final will be held ... Other Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:52:09 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/digital-composer-in-residence-competition-update-london-sinfonietta-t83.htm#299 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/digital-composer-in-residence-competition-update-london-sinfonietta-t83.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/munich-lohengrin-t82.htm john.aitken I was suprised to read Marc Brooks' review of Lohengrin, in which he complains about Jonas Kaufmann's voice. Goodness knows where he was sitting in the opera house to make such an observation - although Munich does have some difficult seats for sound quality. I attended the second and third performances of the production, and sitting in the stalls, can only say that Mr Kaufmann exceeded all expectation with the quality of his singing. Over the last ten years when I have been listening to him ... Opera Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:49:35 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/munich-lohengrin-t82.htm#298 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/munich-lohengrin-t82.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/rossini-il-barbiere-di-siviglia-joyce-didonato-s-sprained-ankle-t81.htm sans
http://www.yankeediva.blogspot.com/]]> Opera Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:20:33 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/rossini-il-barbiere-di-siviglia-joyce-didonato-s-sprained-ankle-t81.htm#297 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/rossini-il-barbiere-di-siviglia-joyce-didonato-s-sprained-ankle-t81.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/interviews-f1/ramon-vargas-interview-t79.htm Dominic McHugh http://www.musicalcriticism.com/interviews/vargas-0609.shtml]]> Interviews Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:21:24 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/interviews-f1/ramon-vargas-interview-t79.htm#294 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/interviews-f1/ramon-vargas-interview-t79.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/didn-t-get-flying-dutchman-tickets-t22.htm serxes
Interested to hear similar views]]> Opera Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:45:23 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/didn-t-get-flying-dutchman-tickets-t22.htm#98 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/didn-t-get-flying-dutchman-tickets-t22.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/recordings-f5/copenhagen-ring-t78.htm Dominic McHugh Having finally received my press copy of the Copenhagen Ring on Decca, I've watched about half of it and am fascinated by the production. Has anyone else seen it and would like to comment? Recordings Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:08:25 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/recordings-f5/copenhagen-ring-t78.htm#289 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/recordings-f5/copenhagen-ring-t78.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/interviews-f1/renee-fleming-t77.htm Dominic McHugh My interview with Renee Fleming will go live in the next couple of days. She was a remarkable interviewee - possibly the best I've ever had - and it's a great preview for the production. It sounds like Richard Eyre's return to redirect the production for the first time since it was first shown in 1994 has made a big impact. Interviews Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:06:37 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/interviews-f1/renee-fleming-t77.htm#288 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/interviews-f1/renee-fleming-t77.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/der-freischutz-baden-baden-t75.htm chris weeks The Arte-tv live broadcast of Der Freischutz from Baden Baden on 1 June (which was stunning) contained a spoken dialogue during the second interval. Can anyone provide the source? Opera Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:46:01 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/der-freischutz-baden-baden-t75.htm#283 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/der-freischutz-baden-baden-t75.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/concerts-f3/glyndebourne-and-brighton-t74.htm hanban11
http://www.buyoncegivetwice.co.uk/lots/glyndebourne-and-brighton]]> Concerts Wed, 06 May 2009 14:17:59 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/concerts-f3/glyndebourne-and-brighton-t74.htm#282 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/concerts-f3/glyndebourne-and-brighton-t74.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/mariinsky-ring-t72.htm jflatter Having heard the news about the above. I was initially excited that there was going to be a Ring in London a lot earlier than expected. However I was told by someone who went to the Cardiff Ring that the playing by the orchestra was amazing but the singers were patchy and because they are all on consecutive nights there is loads of double casting. Does anyone else have some thoughts to offer on this or did anyone see the Cardiff Ring? Opera Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:07:52 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/mariinsky-ring-t72.htm#275 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/mariinsky-ring-t72.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/an-opera-house-for-manchester-t30.htm Dominic McHugh http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2008/sep/24/classicalmusicandopera]]> Opera Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:55:08 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/an-opera-house-for-manchester-t30.htm#116 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/an-opera-house-for-manchester-t30.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f14/hello-from-w11-opera-t73.htm sarahjohnson Hello there. I'm Sarah, an author, doula, birth educator, ex-Oxford classicist and mother of four. My husband Dan and I are classical music fans and have gradually emerged from the fog of years of childcare into some kind of routine where we can rediscover what brought us close in the first place...our mutual love of fine music. I'm a trustee of W11 OPERA FOR YOUNG PEOPLE which is a unique, non-publicly funded music company commissioning and staging through-sung works for 9-18 year olds ... Meet and Greet Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:03:53 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f14/hello-from-w11-opera-t73.htm#278 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f14/hello-from-w11-opera-t73.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/recordings-f5/christopher-raeburn-james-lock-t71.htm hugo http://www.musicalcriticism.com/news/raeburn-0209.shtml]]> Recordings Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:36:12 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/recordings-f5/christopher-raeburn-james-lock-t71.htm#274 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/recordings-f5/christopher-raeburn-james-lock-t71.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/die-tote-stadt-at-the-royal-opera-house-t65.htm Dominic McHugh Covent Garden has just staged Korngold's Die tote Stadt for the first time. Any reactions? Here are a couple of reviews: http://www.musicalcriticism.com/opera/roh-tote-0109.shtml http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/stage/opera/article5601854.ece I must say that I wasn't convinced of the quality of the piece, but others seemed to enjoy themselves. Opera Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:00:43 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/die-tote-stadt-at-the-royal-opera-house-t65.htm#259 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/die-tote-stadt-at-the-royal-opera-house-t65.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/recordings-f5/dg-flogging-recordings-to-brilliant-classics-t70.htm hugo I'm amazed to see among next month's new releases is Sinopoli's DG recording of Ariadne auf Naxos from eight years ago making an appearence on Brilliant Classics. I don't know the details of any deals but it strikes me as both strange and rather sad to see such a high profile recording (the cast included Voigt in her considerable prime, Heppner, Dessay and Von Otter) seemingly written off in such a way. It also doesn't seem much of a tribute to Sinopoli; presumably with all his recordings being ... Recordings Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:12:58 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/recordings-f5/dg-flogging-recordings-to-brilliant-classics-t70.htm#272 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/recordings-f5/dg-flogging-recordings-to-brilliant-classics-t70.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/hvorostovsky-sings-handel-t68.htm Marina Romani Hvorostovski is definitely one of the most powerful voices around, and he's really eclectic - he's at ease with Verdian roles, as with Russian and Neapolitan folk songs. But what happens when he sings Handel? Here's the performance I have in mind: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=h0PcHEdSpnA and here's the same aria as it was performed during the contest that made him famous: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=PoAhxAlW6QY I was wondering how everybody feels about this kind of interpretation. ... Other Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:13:41 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/hvorostovsky-sings-handel-t68.htm#265 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/hvorostovsky-sings-handel-t68.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/stephen-pettitt-t69.htm sans
Your credence is not going to be rewarded by writing for an indulgent few on here, remember this is an amateur review journal, hosted by amateur editors who sit in coffee houses all day, who can hardly believe their good fortune that they get all these free tickets.]]> Other Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:30:44 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/stephen-pettitt-t69.htm#270 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/stephen-pettitt-t69.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/interviews-f1/gerald-finley-t61.htm Dominic McHugh ]]> Interviews Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:17:49 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/interviews-f1/gerald-finley-t61.htm#249 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/interviews-f1/gerald-finley-t61.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/opera-review-of-the-year-t58.htm Dominic McHugh Place your suggestions here for your favourite opera productions/performances/performers/conductors of 2008... Opera Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:11:56 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/opera-review-of-the-year-t58.htm#237 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/opera-review-of-the-year-t58.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/recordings-f5/in-search-of-beethoven-t67.htm Emma7thArt Hi Everyone, After the success of the award-winning documentary In Search of Mozart, 2009 will see the release of director, Phil Grabsky's highly anticipated documentary In Search of Beethoven. This new film will explore the truth behind the many layers of myth and legend surrounding a man hailed not only as the world's first truly independent composer, but also the most important. In Search of Beethoven features exclusive interviews and performances by Gianandrea Noseda, Sir ... Recordings Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:28:48 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/recordings-f5/in-search-of-beethoven-t67.htm#264 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/recordings-f5/in-search-of-beethoven-t67.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/eno-s-new-la-boheme-cancelled-due-to-snow-t66.htm Anonymous
The ROH has also cancelled tonight's performance of Die tote Stadt, and many West End shows have cancelled tonight, too.]]> Opera Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:36:47 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/eno-s-new-la-boheme-cancelled-due-to-snow-t66.htm#263 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/eno-s-new-la-boheme-cancelled-due-to-snow-t66.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/the-magic-flute-eno-revival-t62.htm Dominic McHugh http://www.musicalcriticism.com/opera/eno-flute-0109.shtml

Has anyone else seen this? Reactions?]]> Opera Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:50:30 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/the-magic-flute-eno-revival-t62.htm#254 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/the-magic-flute-eno-revival-t62.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/recordings-f5/a-new-rheingold-t64.htm Dominic McHugh http://www.musicalcriticism.com/recordings/cd-hamburg-rheingold-0109.shtml

With this, Gheorgiu's new Butterfly and Netrebko's new I Capuleti, clearly the opera recording industry isn't quite dead...]]> Recordings Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:54:25 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/recordings-f5/a-new-rheingold-t64.htm#257 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/recordings-f5/a-new-rheingold-t64.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/concerts-f3/hugh-wood-world-premiere-in-milton-keynes-t63.htm Dominic McHugh http://www.musicalcriticism.com/concerts/mk-wood-0109.shtml

Did anyone else attend this?]]> Concerts Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:51:57 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/concerts-f3/hugh-wood-world-premiere-in-milton-keynes-t63.htm#255 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/concerts-f3/hugh-wood-world-premiere-in-milton-keynes-t63.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/opera-clips-on-youtube-post-your-links-here-t55.htm operaspark I'm hoping this will be a lively topic where we can discuss various opera singers past and present and a variety of different operas. I'm always on youtube looking up clips of arias, selections from operas and particular singers and i thought in this topic we could share some of the videos we find. So if you happen to come accross a particular opera video on youtube you find interesting then post it as a reply in this topic for the rest of us to discuss. Obviously we will all ... Opera Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:26:09 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/opera-clips-on-youtube-post-your-links-here-t55.htm#203 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/opera-clips-on-youtube-post-your-links-here-t55.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/concerts-f3/concerts-of-the-year-2008-t59.htm Dominic McHugh Nominate your favourite concerts/performances/performers/soloists/conductors/programmes/venues of the year 2008 here... Concerts Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:12:43 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/concerts-f3/concerts-of-the-year-2008-t59.htm#238 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/concerts-f3/concerts-of-the-year-2008-t59.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/recordings-f5/recordings-of-the-year-2008-t60.htm Dominic McHugh Nominate your favourite CDs and DVDs of the year here. Recordings Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:13:18 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/recordings-f5/recordings-of-the-year-2008-t60.htm#239 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/recordings-f5/recordings-of-the-year-2008-t60.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/richard-van-allan-rip-t57.htm Dominic McHugh
http://www.askonasholt.co.uk/green/green/home.nsf/0/DB11E3055604FF2D80257519003C6D6F]]> Other Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:48:57 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/richard-van-allan-rip-t57.htm#235 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/richard-van-allan-rip-t57.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/les-contes-d-hoffmann-t50.htm Dominic McHugh Anyone going to see this tonight? Opera Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:06:32 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/les-contes-d-hoffmann-t50.htm#179 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/les-contes-d-hoffmann-t50.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/tickets-for-opera-musicals-t53.htm StephenG This doesn't really have much potential for development, in fact it's more like a letter to a free newspaper, but I'm sick of trying to get tickets to opera/musicals/theatre in London only to find, at best, that a mere handful are left, and they in the upper circles. Or worst, tickets costing in the hundreds of pounds left for the ROH. What a world! I defy the credit crunch to make my theatre going life a bit less troublesome. Other Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:54:11 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/tickets-for-opera-musicals-t53.htm#196 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/tickets-for-opera-musicals-t53.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/riders-to-the-sea-t56.htm StephenG Has anyone out there seen ENO's new Riders to the Sea? I though it was very poor, notwithstanding the excellent Sibelius addition, but much of the reviews seem to contradict my reaction (www.musicalcriticism.com/opera/eno-riders-1108.shtml). Any thoughts? I'm aware it is a very sensitive subject considering the very sad death of Richard Hickox last week, he was after all due to conduct the production as you're all probably aware, but I tried to react as neutrally as I could to the actual performance. Opera Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:40:17 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/riders-to-the-sea-t56.htm#227 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/riders-to-the-sea-t56.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/don-giovanni-online-t32.htm Dominic McHugh http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/19/arts/music/19arts-DONGIOVANNIF_BRF.html?_r=2&ref=music&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

Has anyone watched this online? Any comments?]]> Opera Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:55:59 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/don-giovanni-online-t32.htm#119 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/don-giovanni-online-t32.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/forum-suggestions-t51.htm operaspark Hey All, I thought this would be an interesting topic where we could make suggestions as how to make the forum better (if its not already ). I'd personally like a separate section for WNO, Glyndebourne and the other main opera companies based in the UK. Also i think an section to discuss opera in general would be good Other Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:18:25 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/forum-suggestions-t51.htm#184 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/forum-suggestions-t51.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/interviews-f1/sir-thomas-allen-t54.htm David Cox
Has anyone one read his book, 'Foreign Parts'? I found it fascinating.]]> Interviews Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:16:27 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/interviews-f1/sir-thomas-allen-t54.htm#199 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/interviews-f1/sir-thomas-allen-t54.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/interviews-f1/anja-silja-t46.htm operaspark
How about having an interview with soprano Anja Silja who is about to play the witch for the first time in the ROHs 'Hansel und Gretel'? She's had an extensive career, i can imagine she'd be very interesting to talk to. I don't think she has been at the ROH for a while either.]]> Interviews Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:18:55 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/interviews-f1/anja-silja-t46.htm#166 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/interviews-f1/anja-silja-t46.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/concerts-f3/alsop-and-the-lso-t52.htm L. M. Birden Thanks to Delia Casadei for a wonderful review of the above concert. I would only comment that Alsop's conducting was "not as explosive" for the Dvorak because the Bartok calls for that kind of movement, while the Dvorak does not. The Wooden Prince is one of those works (Mahler's 4th comes to mind also) in which the conductor's work is more visible than in other works. The colourings and tempo changes, for example, keep the conductor on ror toes. And Ms. Alsop is on her toes like ... Concerts Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:04:56 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/concerts-f3/alsop-and-the-lso-t52.htm#186 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/concerts-f3/alsop-and-the-lso-t52.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f14/um-hi-there-t47.htm David Cox Hi my name is Dave (obviously), and I am great lover of orchestral music, but opera is my passion. I am 36 and I live just outside London and with my wife and son. I work for a well known UK broadcasting company where I am a manager of a team of Presentation Schedulers. I was switched on to opera about 18 years ago whilst spending late nights doing computer graphics for my friend's computer game. I used to stay up until about three or four in the morning and for something different to ... Meet and Greet Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:50:07 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f14/um-hi-there-t47.htm#172 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f14/um-hi-there-t47.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f14/hey-everyone-t43.htm operaspark Hi Everyone, My name's Jon...but most people call me sparky. Ever since i saw my first opera when i was 16 years old in Italy i've completely fallen in love with it, and now opera forms a very important part of my life. I listen to it practically every day and i always love going to the Royal Opera House (when i can get there!). In particular i like bel canto operas: works by Bellini, Donizetti and Rossini. 'L'elisir D'amore' is my absolute favourite opera and i've been lucky enough ... Meet and Greet Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:52:23 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f14/hey-everyone-t43.htm#155 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f14/hey-everyone-t43.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/now-playing-t48.htm David Cox ]]> Other Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:59:03 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/now-playing-t48.htm#173 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/now-playing-t48.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/rip-richard-hickox-t49.htm David Cox British conductor Richard Hickox has passed away suddenly. He died of a suspected heart attack. This is very sad news. I have several of his recordings, but I never went to any of his performances. R.I.P. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7745605.stm Other Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:58:42 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/rip-richard-hickox-t49.htm#174 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/other-f7/rip-richard-hickox-t49.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/matilde-di-shabran-t37.htm hugo http://www.musicalcriticism.com/opera/roh-matilde-1008.shtml. Has anyone else seen it yet or have any comments? The ROH website seemed to be down for a bit this morning but I think I'm going to see if I can get a ticket...]]> Opera Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:04:18 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/matilde-di-shabran-t37.htm#129 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/opera-f6/matilde-di-shabran-t37.htm http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/competitions-f8/roh-heritage-t45.htm Dominic McHugh Just to flag up our new competition, in which we're giving away copies of the two new ROH Heritage releases - Il trovatore with Jones and Giulini and Parsifal with Goodall. They are as lavishly produced as ever and well worth entering! http://www.musicalcriticism.com/competitions/roh-1108.shtml We've also made a deal with Medici Arts to give away 20 CDs of the BBC Legends, including 10 of the recent Solti Wagner/Beethoven disc, which I thought was excellent. Competitions! Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:31:36 GMT http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/competitions-f8/roh-heritage-t45.htm#163 http://musicalcriticism.forumotion.net/competitions-f8/roh-heritage-t45.htm