American Symphony Orchestra Opening Night Concert Set To Include ‘Sounds of Democracy’

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The American Symphony Orchestra will open its 57th season of its Vanguard series at Carnegie Hall with a program titled “The Sounds of Democracy.” The concert will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, at 8 p.m. beginning a four-concert series comprising of three at Carnegie Hall and one at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. The series about American Democracy was shaped {…}

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The Orchestra Now Fall Season To Showcase Beethoven’s 9th

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The Orchestra Now has announced its fall season, which will feature a ton of vocal performances. The big one that all eyes will surely be on is the Oct. 21 and 22 showcases of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, which will feature soprano Chloé Olivia Moore, mezzo Teresa Buchholz, bass-baritone Alfred Walker, and tenor John Pickle. Bard College Conservatory 2016 Concerto Competition {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Bard Summerscape 2017 Review – Halka: Amanda Majeski Triumphs In This Rarely Heard Polish Opera

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“Halka” is considered one of the first great Polish operas in the canon. While it is rarely performed outside of Poland, Stanisław Moniuszko’s work has had a couple of outings in the United States. This season, the Bard Music Festival presented it in collaboration with the Polish National Opera in a semi-staged version that while not completely satisfying in its {…}

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Bard SummerScape Festival 2017 Review – Dimitrij: A Flawed Production Makes Compelling Case For Dvořák’s Rarely Heard Sixth Opera

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Let me start off by saying “Dimitrij” is not Dvořák’s melodic masterpiece nor is it the most important work by the composer. But Dvořák’s sixth opera is a compelling grand opera that deserves more exposure and more productions. In sum, while listening to this unique opera, one can certainly hear hints of the dramatic prowess Dvořák would eventually utilize to {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q&A: Anne Bogart On Discovering Dvorak’s Rare Opera ‘Dimitrij’

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This weekend, Dvorak’s “Dimitrij” premieres at the Bard Summerscape. The opera is being staged in the U.S. for the first time by director Anne Bogart, a Bard graduate. She has directed numerous opera productions including Bizet’s “Carmen” and Verdi’s “Macbeth” at the Glimmerglass Festival and has also helmed Bellini’s “Norma” with the Washington National Opera. Her theater work has been {…}

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Bard SummerScape 2017 To Showcase Rare Dvorák Opera

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The Bard SummerScape 2017 season has been announced. While focus is being placed on a Chopin celebration, there is something truly special for those looking for opera. The opera portion of the festival will feature a revival of a rare opera by Antonín Dvorák. The opera in question is “Dimitrij,” which rarely ever gets performed outside of the Czech Republic. {…}

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