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Opera Album Review: Muslims vs. Christians in 10th-Century Spain, Portrayed in an 1881 Gounod Opera (World-Premiere Recording)

Gounod was no mere purveyor of gentle sentiments. This 1881 opera, superbly performed, shows plenty of drama and grit.

One of Saint-Saëns’s most important operas, Proserpine, has recently been given its world-premiere recording, and the result is a revelation.

Gerald Peary July 11, 2020 at 11:49 pm on Film Commentary: Fellini at 100 — How the Mighty Have TumbledBecause someone incorporates critiques into a film doesn't therefore make the film immune to outside critiques. You mean critics should...
Ken Straiton July 11, 2020 at 6:59 pm on Film Commentary: Fellini at 100 — How the Mighty Have TumbledI think it is very difficult to criticize Fellini for 8 1/2, because he has already incorporated most of the...
Steve Provizer July 10, 2020 at 4:48 pm on Film Commentary: Fellini at 100 — How the Mighty Have TumbledI say sometimes your nose is in it, and sometimes, Fellini's nose is held too high to touch our noses...There...
Gerald Peary July 10, 2020 at 3:36 pm on Film Commentary: Fellini at 100 — How the Mighty Have TumbledThere is nothing distant about Fellini. He sticks his nose and your nose right in there. And I would call...
Gerald Peary July 10, 2020 at 3:34 pm on Film Commentary: Fellini at 100 — How the Mighty Have TumbledBecause Clive James says that 8 1/2 isn't sexist, therefore it isn't? I didn't realize that James is the arbiter...