REVIEW: A dramatic triumph for CLO’s ‘Otello’…

By Milton Moore Publication: The Day Published 05/08/2012 Nowhere in Italian opera does the music serve the drama quite as it does in Verdi’s “Otello.” Through-composed like a Wagner epic, stripped of the set-piece arias and duets that end with

REVIEW: A dramatic triumph for CLO’s ‘Otello’…

By Milton Moore Publication: The Day Published 05/08/2012 Nowhere in Italian opera does the music serve the drama quite as it does in Verdi’s “Otello.” Through-composed like a Wagner epic, stripped of the set-piece arias and duets that end with

Fun Otello Facts

Everyone loves trivia, especially during performance intermissions. We at ctclassicalmagazine, the CT Lyric Opera and the CT Virtuosi Orchestra would like to enhance your opera-going experience by sharing some Otello trivia that you can share with other audience members when

Fun Otello Facts

Everyone loves trivia, especially during performance intermissions. We at ctclassicalmagazine, the CT Lyric Opera and the CT Virtuosi Orchestra would like to enhance your opera-going experience by sharing some Otello trivia that you can share with other audience members when

DIRECTOR’S CHOICE

From May 4-19, the Connecticut Lyric Opera and the CT Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra will be presenting a thrilling production of Verdi’s “OTELLO” which will premiere on the 4th at New Britain’s Trinity-on-Main and proceed to New London’s Garde the 6th,

DIRECTOR’S CHOICE

From May 4-19, the Connecticut Lyric Opera and the CT Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra will be presenting a thrilling production of Verdi’s “OTELLO” which will premiere on the 4th at New Britain’s Trinity-on-Main and proceed to New London’s Garde the 6th,

TREACHEROUS VILLAIN – Interview with baritone Gary Simpson

Giuseppe Verdi’s affinity towards baritones was so strong that he momentarily considered naming his opera “Iago” instead of “OTELLO”. Furthermore, he and his librettist Boito were both men of the theater, as was, of course, Shakespeare himself, and despite the

TREACHEROUS VILLAIN – Interview with baritone Gary Simpson

Giuseppe Verdi’s affinity towards baritones was so strong that he momentarily considered naming his opera “Iago” instead of “OTELLO”. Furthermore, he and his librettist Boito were both men of the theater, as was, of course, Shakespeare himself, and despite the

ESULTATE!! Interview with John Tsotsoros

CT Lyric Opera and the CT Virtuosi Orchestra will have plenty to “exult” over when they rise to the glorious challenge of Verdi’s monumental “OTELLO”, which will close the company’s ninth season of presenting exciting opera throughout the state. This

ESULTATE!! Interview with John Tsotsoros

CT Lyric Opera and the CT Virtuosi Orchestra will have plenty to “exult” over when they rise to the glorious challenge of Verdi’s monumental “OTELLO”, which will close the company’s ninth season of presenting exciting opera throughout the state. This

IN THE PAPERS – “MAGNUM OPUS ENDING ON A GOOD NOTE” – HERALD ARTICLE

By LIZ newberg – STAFF WRITER FOR NEW BRITAIN HERALD – NEW BRITAIN — Classical music is trendy. At least that’s what Adrian Sylveen and Nancy Judd would like you to know. “We’re trendsetters in terms of our collaboration,” Judd,

IN THE PAPERS – “MAGNUM OPUS ENDING ON A GOOD NOTE” – HERALD ARTICLE

By LIZ newberg – STAFF WRITER FOR NEW BRITAIN HERALD – NEW BRITAIN — Classical music is trendy. At least that’s what Adrian Sylveen and Nancy Judd would like you to know. “We’re trendsetters in terms of our collaboration,” Judd,

Shakespeare in Opera & Symphony

“Invitation to readers from Larry Kellum” Dear Readers, We at CTClassicalmagazine cordially invite you to participate in a “trivia” music quiz! Have some fun, google some research, and send in your responses! Answers will be published next issue…….. Here is

Shakespeare in Opera & Symphony

“Invitation to readers from Larry Kellum” Dear Readers, We at CTClassicalmagazine cordially invite you to participate in a “trivia” music quiz! Have some fun, google some research, and send in your responses! Answers will be published next issue…….. Here is

VIOLIN PRODIGY KENTA NOMURA TO BE FEATURED AS SOLOIST IN THE MAGNUM OPUS

Violinist Kenta Nomura will be performing the first movement of the Tchaikovsky’s violin concerto on April 15th at Welte Hall at CCSU. for more information about the concert please click here >>> Kenta Nomura started his violin studies at the age

VIOLIN PRODIGY KENTA NOMURA TO BE FEATURED AS SOLOIST IN THE MAGNUM OPUS

Violinist Kenta Nomura will be performing the first movement of the Tchaikovsky’s violin concerto on April 15th at Welte Hall at CCSU. for more information about the concert please click here >>> Kenta Nomura started his violin studies at the age

MAGNA DIVA FOR MAGNUM OPUS – Interview with Connecticut soprano Jurate Svedaite

On Sunday April 15 at 4pm, taxes will be completed and musicians from both the CT Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra and the New Britain Symphony will join forces with guest soloist Jurate Svedaite for what promises to be an evening of

MAGNA DIVA FOR MAGNUM OPUS – Interview with Connecticut soprano Jurate Svedaite

On Sunday April 15 at 4pm, taxes will be completed and musicians from both the CT Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra and the New Britain Symphony will join forces with guest soloist Jurate Svedaite for what promises to be an evening of

NEW BRITAIN SYMPHONY AND THE CONNECTICUT VIRTUOSI PRESENT FINAL MAGNUM OPUS CONCERT FOR 2011-2012

By Martha Perry, for the NBS-CVO The third and final collaborative concert in the 2011-2012 New Britain Symphony-Connecticut Virtuosi Magnum Opus Series takes place on Sunday, April 15, at 4:00 p.m. in Welte Hall at CCSU. The program, offered under

NEW BRITAIN SYMPHONY AND THE CONNECTICUT VIRTUOSI PRESENT FINAL MAGNUM OPUS CONCERT FOR 2011-2012

By Martha Perry, for the NBS-CVO The third and final collaborative concert in the 2011-2012 New Britain Symphony-Connecticut Virtuosi Magnum Opus Series takes place on Sunday, April 15, at 4:00 p.m. in Welte Hall at CCSU. The program, offered under