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Opera CD and performance reviews.

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CD Review: A Tale of Two Sopranos

Opera critic Joel Kasow on two new recital albums by Decca "house" singers Renée Fleming and Nathalie Manfrino.
8 May 2012

The Met Live in HD: Anna Bolena, Don Giovanni

Joel Kasow on two HD opera broadcasts airing now on PBS television.
15 Mar 2012

Editor's Holiday Pick: Opera CDs

If you’re looking for a holiday gift for the discerning opera lover on your list, Operanet editor Joel Kasow has some suggestions.
22 Dec 2011

The Met Live in HD: From Slapstick to Post Traumatic Stress Close-ups

"The cameras are far too mobile and there are far too many close-ups that show most singers disadvantageously," writes Joel Kasow of a current batch of HD opera broadcasts on PBS Television.

Great Perfomances: An Unfortunate Coda to a Stellar Career

Joel Kasow comments on two Great Performances broadcasts on PBS, including a 'Rigoletto' featuring the aging Placido Domingo in his new role as unremarkable baritone.

Mad Scenes and Atomic Bombs in HD

Joel Kasow on three of The Metropolitan Opera’s productions airing now on PBS television and a DVD review of John Adams' 'Doctor Atomic.'

'Don Carlo' and 'La Fanciulla del West' in HD

Joel Kasow on two of The Metropolitan Opera’s productions airing now on PBS television's Great Performances at the Met.

Opera Review: The Sublime, Sublimely. The Ridiculous, Ridiculously

Joel Kasow weighs in on performances of Boris Godunov and Don Pasquale, to be seen on PBS’ Great Performances at the Met.

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Opera & Vocal CD review - 11 June 2000

Reviews of opera and vocal new releases

Opera & Vocal CD review - 18 January 1999

Reviews of opera and vocal new releases
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