Although I blogged about Omniscient Mussel’s Operatwitter contest (condense an opera plot into a Tweet – 140 characters), I’ve neglected to link the results, so, quite belatedly, here are the 2010 winners My personal fave is a side-pot winner: OMG, … Continue reading →
Yes, it’s time for The Omniscient Mussel’s third annual Twitter opera plot contest (which I also discussed a year ago). The contest; to summarize any opera plot within the constraints of a Twitter post (140 characters or less). One of … Continue reading →
If you’ve read the latest update on Sam’s previous post, you’ve heard the news – Leonard Slatkin has withdrawn from remaining performances of his Traviata run at the Met. Opera seems to be more plagued with cancellations and withdrawals and … Continue reading →
A Green Day musical? Seems about as logical as, say, an opera about Anna Nicole Smith. Oh, wait…
So, this past Friday night, a big group of MN Orchers made our way to the Walker for the annual celebration of salesmanship and corporate artistry that is the British Television Advertisting Awards. (For those readers not from the Twin … Continue reading →
I’m finishing up Michael Pollan’s wonderful The Omnivore’s Dilemma, which, I have to confess, I started back when the Orchestra was on tour in late February (I have a bad habit of reading up to a dozen books simultaneously, which … Continue reading →
A little feel-good story for you this gray (at least here in the upper Midwest) Thanksgiving Day; Placido Domingo signed autographs post-performance last night until nearly 2 am. A wonderful thought, on two levels: 1) that an artist of his … Continue reading →
(Yes, cinephiles, that is indeed a “Princess Bride” reference) While Sam and the Orchestra have been occupied with the Composer Institute this week, I’ve been preoccupied with Humperdinck…well, actually, this Humperdinck. I’m always surprised how well-known Hansel and Gretel is … Continue reading →
One of my favorite young composers, Nico Muhly, was writing last week about the marked differences between working with instrumentalists and singers (specifically, opera singers,) and his take made me think about the seemingly widening gulf between the concert hall … Continue reading →
Several things can be deduced from this clip: 1) Some people have a lot of time on their hands; 2) The “Toreador Song” from Bizet’s Carmen is firmly entrenched in popular culture; and 3) David Letterman sounds to be tone … Continue reading →
