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Spotlight: “Troika” from Tchaikovsky’s The Seasons
November may be a climatically unpleasant month, but it did inspire one of my favorite piano pieces: “Troika” from Tchaikovsky’s The Seasons. I turn to Troika for a little uplifting or serenity, which we are all bound to need at some point.
Opera Is Cool: Debunking Myths
Let’s face it: opera has gotten a bad rap. In reality, opera is one of the most glorious art forms in the world. Come debunk some myths with me! (Hint: it involves Beyoncé.)
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.
Queen of Opera: An Interview With Lise Davidsen
The Norwegian dramatic soprano has become the Queen of Opera with such speed and fanfare that it can be difficult to believe that she merits the title. Does she? Can anyone?
The answer is an unequivocal, unconditional, absolute YES.
Cinematic Adventures: Il Trovatore (2010-11)
Every summer, the Met tries to ease our cravings with four HD cinema broadcasts from seasons past. I haven’t been to the cinema since COVID struck, but the idea of Verdi’s riveting Trovatore was too much to resist.
