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Classical 101One of the many joys of this job is seeing locally based talent grow to become a thriving entity. Such is the case with Antoine Clark, a young clarinetist…
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Classical 101The Metropolitan Opera broadcasts take a summer break, and I step in to bring you grand opera, both favorites and the unexpected. Opera and More returns…
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Classical 101Most people know the ditty about the toreador not spitting on the floor. Carmen, filled with tunes long made popular, has a foolproof story—sultry gypsy…
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Classical 101"Too much of a good thing is wonderful," Mae West once said.Can one city have too many performances of symphony, opera, ballet, theater and chamber…
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Classical 101Recently I was reminded that Mozart wrote his final opera, Die Zauberflöte "The Magic Flute," as entertainment for a suburban theater outside Vienna. He…
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Classical 101Opera Columbus presents Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio in an updated staging, complete with James Bond, dry martinis, beautiful people and…
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Classical 101In baseball, when your team needs a good batter at the last minute— either due to another batter's injury or just strategy— you enlist the help of a pinch…
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For the second time, the Columbus flagship performing arts organizations are joining forces. Opera Columbus, BalletMet, and the Columbus Symphony will…
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Classical 101Opera Columbus has pulled La Boheme into the 21st century. Their modern, new production of the Puccini classic is set in the wreckage of post-Katrina New…
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Classical 101For the last 35 years, Opera Columbus has provided the capital city with a hometown company and amazing works. However before his fabulous organization…