Met simulcast of Shostakovich's 'The Nose': Multimedia extravaganza

High quality of production nearly outshines musical content.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 11:42am on October 31, 2013☆⚑

Beatrice Rana, Van Cliburn Silver Medalist, to perform at The Barns

Program includes works by Schumann and Prokofiev.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 9:18am on October 31, 2013☆⚑

Met at the Movies preview: Shostakovich's 'The Nose'

Inventive 2010 production gets a 2013 revival, simulcast live, October 26.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 12:31pm on October 23, 2013☆⚑

'Discovery' at The Barns: The art of Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg

Opening series concert features eclectic, mostly 20th century program.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 3:04pm on October 20, 2013☆⚑

Washington National Opera's spectacular, uneven 'Force of Destiny'

New, radically updated production not perfect but well worth checking out.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 6:38pm on October 14, 2013☆⚑

Virginia Opera production of Verdi's 'Falstaff' is great fun

Sets are so-so, but the singing is first rate.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 12:47pm on October 13, 2013☆⚑

National Symphony Orchestra's ethereal 'Parsifal'

Orchestra, chorus, soloists channel almost Zen-like redemptive vision.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 12:10pm on October 12, 2013☆⚑

Hermés Quartet makes YCA Kennedy Center Terrace Theater debut

Recital opens Young Concert Artists Series' 35th DC season

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 10:12am on October 12, 2013☆⚑

The Met's riveting 'Eugene Onegin' simulcast

Netrebko, Kwiecien, Beczala all in top form.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 10:32am on October 9, 2013☆⚑

NSO's 'george WASHINGTON': Haunting message for today's leadership

Also on the program, fun Haydn, riveting Saint-Saëns "Organ Symphony."

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 8:15am on October 4, 2013☆⚑

World premiere multimedia event to open NSO season

Roger Reynolds' "george WASHINGTON" an innovative, immersive trip back in time.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 1:20pm on October 3, 2013☆⚑

IT'S OVER: New York City Opera set to file for bankruptcy

Company misses twin September fundraising goals. Also: Minnesota Orchestra maestro resigns.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 12:17pm on October 1, 2013☆⚑

Wolf Trap's Filene season over, but The Barns have just begun

Top classical, jazz, acoustic artists take center stage in suburban Virginia.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 1:18pm on September 22, 2013☆⚑

New York City Opera: Finally RIP?

Despite "Anna Nicole's" good reviews, company may scrub rest of season.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 4:32pm on September 19, 2013☆⚑

Washington National Opera opens season with 'Tristan and Isolde'

Wagner tragic opera gains philosophical dimensions in this new production.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 3:17pm on September 18, 2013☆⚑

National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center fall season underway

World premiere mutlmedia composition to open NSO regular concert series.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 10:29pm on September 15, 2013☆⚑

Washington National Opera, Virginia Opera launch new seasons

Deborah Voigt withdraws from WNO's "Tristan," replaced by Iréne Theorin.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 4:27pm on September 13, 2013☆⚑

In Series' Mozart update visits Judge Roy Bean in the wild west

"Abduction from the Seraglio," West of the Pecos style.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 8:43am on September 11, 2013☆⚑

'Broke-ology': Theater Alliance 11th season opener a hit

New production also inaugurates brand new Anacostia Playhouse.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 11:51am on August 23, 2013☆⚑

Verdi's 'Falstaff' gets new look at Wolf Trap's Barns

Chamber version of classic comic opera a bellyful of success.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 11:41am on August 11, 2013☆⚑

CATF 2013: Sam Shepard's shapeless 'Heartless'

At times fitfully entertaining, play ultimately collapses in confusion.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 2:15pm on July 20, 2013☆⚑

CATF 2013: Revisiting Salem's witchcraft trials in 'Discourse'

Conjectural sequel to "The Crucible" bogs down in words, words, words.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 11:00am on July 19, 2013☆⚑

CATF 2013: Fitzgerald, Hemingway to Hollywood in 'Scott and Hem'

Mark St. Germain play will find favor with fans of vintage American Lit.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 9:53am on July 19, 2013☆⚑

CATF 2013: 'Modern Terrorism' is funny if you think about it

Dark comedy is a surprise bright spot in this year's festival.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 11:32am on July 16, 2013☆⚑

CATF 2013: Jane Martin's mind-blowing 'H2O'

Riveting world premiere play boldly goes where playwrights usually don't.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 3:16pm on July 12, 2013☆⚑