George Frideric Handel

Opera Album Review: A Terrific Recording of a Handel Pathbreaker — Powered by a Rock-Star Mezzo-Soprano

September 28, 2020
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Agrippina (1709), an enormous hit at the Met this past season, proves, by turns, gripping, sardonic, and exquisite.

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Opera Review: Boston Early Music Festival’s Brilliant “Almira”

June 17, 2013
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There is lots to praise (lavishly) in BEMF’s production of “Almira”: a large cast with no weak links, fabulous musicians, and inspired sets, costumes, and dancing.

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