Véronique Gens

Opera Album Review: A Renaissance-Toned Opera by Saint-Saëns, Finally (and Finely) Recorded

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

Yes, the first-ever recording of a opera that is as wonderful as Berlioz and Wagner said it is.

Susan Varon June 2, 2020 at 6:50 pm on Music Appreciation: Two American Musical Geniuses Named Steve, on Their Birthdays — Sondheim and WonderI was aware of Sondheim’s birthday celebration, and I also recommend it highly. I was not aware of Stevie Wonder’s...
David Greenham June 1, 2020 at 6:16 pm on Theater Commentary: The Boston Theater Critics Association — Finally Reached a Conclusion?The fact that the award is for "sustained excellence" says all you need to know BTCA. As Dr. King said...
Susej Nyhan June 1, 2020 at 6:04 pm on Theater Commentary: The Boston Theater Critics Association — Finally Reached a Conclusion?Bravo — for your insightful article. Your voice does make a difference. Joyce Kulhawik was always more interested in her...
Helen Lew May 30, 2020 at 12:58 pm on Visual Arts Feature: A Walk in the City — Seeing Architectural Details and History in a Time of Covid-19Mark, great job . I grew up and still live in the neighboring Brookline side in another historic neighborhood ,...
Jan Mancuso May 28, 2020 at 2:50 pm on Jazz CD Review: “The Jerry Granelli Trio Plays Vince Guaraldi and Mose Allison” — Paying Exciting HomageLooks wonderful. Do we know if it was an analog or a digital recording or any details about the production/engineering...