Classical Ear

Last Thursday, I went to the ballet, Romeo and Juliet, and didn’t like it.  I don’t normally go to the ballet, but I threw caution to the wind that night.  When I came home, I tried to figure out what I didn’t like about it, and broke it down into its individual components:
Was it the dancing? – […]

Most newcomers to opera tend to step into the theater with little enthusiasm and low expectations.  This is no surprise, what with all the nasty opera-related rumors these days!  So, before I begin this article, I’d like to dispel some of those rumors.  Madama Butterfly is not just for girls, Die Fledermaus has nothing to […]