On February 10 at Eastman’s Kilbourn Hall, mezzo-soprano Susan Graham brings an art song program that prominently features the music of French composers Fauré, Debussy, Ravel, and Poulenc.
Opera
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Throwback screening of ‘Diva’ at The Little
The cult film screening, along with live opera and more, is part of the “Diva Festiva” event to raise funds for restorations to the historic theater.
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“Carmen” of the Finger Lakes
In recent years opera companies, symphony orchestras, and other arts groups have made headlines with their financial difficulties, and some have folded or reorganized — for example, Rochester’s Mercury Opera is no longer a presenting company, but as the Opera Guild of Rochester, the organization supports other operatic events. And Rochester Lyric Opera, formerly Empire […]
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MUSIC: Classical smorgasbord
This is the first classical season since I started writing for City that I believe includes a concert and a composer for everyone. For someone like me, with far-flung musical tastes, it means I will be at concert after concert, throughout the entire season. So, allow me to offer three top picks on the season, […]
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CLASSICAL PREVIEW: Chamber Opera Festival 2013
If you inevitably associate the word “opera” with the word “grand,” prepare for an eye- and ear-opening couple of weeks from Rochester Lyric Opera. Its Chamber Opera Festival, opening this week and running until May 5, is a kind of operatic tapas bar — bite-sized but tasty offerings that offer something for all tastes. The […]
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CLASSICAL: Rochester Lyric Opera
The first thing you need to know is that Rochester Lyric Opera is the new name for the former Empire State Lyric Theatre, a company continuing its mission of professional opera productions and educational outreach. Next, you need to know it’s time to celebrate National Opera Week, with offerings including a talk at 5 p.m. […]
