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Album Review: Mozart, You Drive Me Crazy!

Golda Schultz’s voice is reminiscent of a vibrant flower opening its petals toward the sun, and Mozart, You Drive Me Crazy! is an exquisitely juicy album from one of the world’s most exquisite sopranos.

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Highlights of the Met’s 2024-25 Season

On February 23, the Met Opera announced their 2024-25 season. Notably for nitpicky me, I’m excited for almost everything. It was difficult to choose, but here are the five shows I’m most looking forward to.

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Opera and Ukraine: Soldiers of Music

Even after 32 years as a free nation, the people of Ukraine are still fighting to keep their liberty. A crucial part of the war is Ukraine’s battle to preserve and celebrate the culture that Russia seeks to annihilate.

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Met Opera Radio Review: L’Elisir d’Amore

Oh, how I adore L’Elisir d’Amore! There’s never a dull tune, the story’s light and romantic, and it’s endless fun. It would be my Desert Island Disc to always lift my spirits and get me humming.