Teatro Grattacielo 2023 Review: Don Giovanni

The ominous D minor chord that ushers in the overture of “Don Giovanni” speaks volumes. It is ominous, even supernatural, foreshadowing that this is not one of Mozart’s more lighthearted sex comedies. Though Da Ponte infuses the opera with plenty of humor, there is no escaping the darkness that kicks off the drama giocoso. Interestingly, Mozart also set his Requiem {…}

Apr 13, 2023

Teatro Grattacielo 2023 Review: The 10 Faces of Maria Callas

The Consulate General of Greece in New York and Teatro Grattacielo, with support from Camerata Bardi Vocal Academy, co-hosted a concert titled “The 10 Faces of Maria Callas” to commemorate the iconic soprano’s 100th birthday. The program featured nine arias that were among the soprano’s personal favorites. Young artist soloists Seongeun Luna Park, Eun Byoul Song, Stephanie Rivero, Sasha Gutierrez, {…}