Alexander Dobson Dominates as Mr. XE in a New Production of Pulitzer Prize-Winning Opera Angel's Bone
Sound the Alarm, Loose Tea, and Array Music collaborated on a new production of Angel's Bone, and reviewers praised baritone Alexander Dobson for the totality of his performance.
Nicholas McGegan Featured on KDFC's "Classical Californian" Series
As part of their Classical Californian series, the Bay Area classical radio station KDFC asked Nic to share some of his favorite music — and the personal connections he has with each piece.
Emma Kirkby's "Extraordinarily Touching" Performance Praised
Taking part in “The Mother”, a music theater piece based in part on Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater, Emma Kirkby is praised by the Guardian: “The singing is lovely. Kirkby can be extraordinarily touching, her voice now suggesting fragility as well as beauty”.
“Rarely Will One Hear Such a Complete Rendering of the Evangelist than Thomas Cooley Brought to this Crucial role”
Thomas Cooley once again earned praise as the Evangelist in JS Bach's St. John Passion, performed with Chicago's Music of the Baroque. Chciago Classical Review wrote: "Rarely will one hear such a complete rendering of the Evangelist than Thomas Cooley brought to this crucial role Monday night.”
Schwalbe & Partners Mourns Steve Friedlander
Steve Friedlander, a knowledgeable and gracious arts administrator with a great fondness for many artists on the Schwalbe roster, died on March 1. A gift will be made in his name to the Carmel Bach Festival. We send our greatest sympathies to his family and many friends in the industry. He will be missed.
Meg Bragle to Take Title Role in Vivaldi's Juditha Triumphans with Philadelphia's La Tempesta di Mare
“One of the most affecting arias that Judith sings is ‘Transit aetas.’ Accompanied by mandolin and pizzicato violins, it is pure magic, as she sings about how fleeting life is. Another gem is ‘Quanto magis generosa,’ as Judith seduces Holofernes, accompanied by the viola d'amore.”