'Opera in the Outfield' to feature WNO's 'Don Giovanni'

Opera 'free for all' Saturday, Sept. 29, at Nationals Park. Review, details.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 9:00am on September 28, 2012☆⚑

Washington National Opera's lavish, uneven 'Anna Bolena'

Good singing marred by occasionally eccentric directing and conducting.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 2:53pm on September 20, 2012☆⚑

'La Sonnambula': Washington Concert Opera's glorious bel canto

Another treasure at Lisner by DC's little opera company that could.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 3:39pm on September 19, 2012☆⚑

In Series' astonishing 'Idomeneo' a weekend best bet

Production a great leap forward for budget opera in DC.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 12:06pm on June 15, 2012☆⚑

National Philharmonic's intriguing 'Martyrdom of St. Sebastian'

Debussy's quasi-cantata premieres here 100 years after its composition.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 2:05pm on May 26, 2012☆⚑

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, legendary German baritone, dead at 86

Specialist in German chamber music was acclaimed for interpretations of Schubert

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 2:07pm on May 19, 2012☆⚑

WNO, Francesco Meli bring romance back to 'Werther'

Talented cast makes Massenet's oft-neglected gem a winner.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 1:08pm on May 18, 2012☆⚑

Constellation's 'Metamorphoses' awash in ancient mythology

Zimmerman retooling of Ovid et. al. a refreshing take on eternal truths.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 2:41am on May 15, 2012☆⚑

Washington National Opera's lavish, offbeat 'Nabucco'

Innovative production brings youthful Verdi classic to DC for first time.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 2:00pm on May 1, 2012☆⚑

Rising tenor, Jesus Hernandez, sings 'From the Heart'

Mexico-born vocalist a romantic In Series triumph at the Source.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 10:14pm on April 23, 2012☆⚑

National Symphony Orchestra's 'British Invasion' a great success

Conductor Andrew Litton, pianist Stephen Hough open up the repertoire with Bridge, Elgar, Rachmaninoff too.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 1:30pm on April 22, 2012☆⚑

NSO, 'Sweet Honey in the Rock' team for 'Affirmations'

William C. Banfield's collaborative 'Symphony No. 1' in Kennedy Center world premiere performance.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 8:58am on April 17, 2012☆⚑

American Century Theater's 'On the Waterfront' a contender

Stage version of Budd Schulberg's film script a real eye-opener in 2012.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 2:54pm on April 12, 2012☆⚑

Rilling directs NSO in inspiring but uneven 'Elijah'

Fine choral and solo contributions marred by uneven conducting.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 9:46pm on April 11, 2012☆⚑

Virginia Opera ends season with delightful 'Mikado'

The Mikado is a colorful Gilbert and Sullivan production memorable for fine singing and updated political satire.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 3:06pm on April 5, 2012☆⚑

NSO's moving performance of Dvorak's 'Stabat Mater'

Orchestra, soloists, Washington Chorus soar to rare, intensely spiritual heights.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 2:20pm on March 24, 2012☆⚑

Beethoven at his best: National Symphony Orchestra's astounding 'Fidelio'

Washington's hometown orchestra presents a world-class concert performance of Ludwig van's only opera.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 11:22am on March 18, 2012☆⚑

Kennedy Center announces 2012-2013 season

Arts feast ranges from jazz, to Lang Lang, to 'Show Boat,' to 'Nordic Cool 2013.'

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 11:54am on March 7, 2012☆⚑

Angela Gheorghiu dazzles in Washington National Opera debut

Romanian diva brings glamor, passion, and rarely heard repertoire to the KenCen.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 12:14pm on March 4, 2012☆⚑

Washington National Opera surprises with smart, snappy Mozart update

New production of 'Cosi fan tutte' has all the right stuff. Plus Elizabeth Futral.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 3:58pm on February 26, 2012☆⚑

Virginia Opera's robust staging of Philip Glass' 'Orphee'

A daring artistic move, stunning production moves to Richmond this weekend.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 4:37pm on February 12, 2012☆⚑

'La Cage' concludes Kennedy Center run this week

George Hamilton, Christopher Sieber star in colorful classic musical laugh-fest.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 2:43pm on February 5, 2012☆⚑

SCENA scores with updated 'Hedda Gabler'

New Friel adaptation of Ibsen classic now at H St. Playhouse.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 1:45pm on January 18, 2012☆⚑

In Series' 'Barber & Barberillo' a rollicking double bill

DC troupe's mini-operas are getting better and better.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 5:42pm on January 13, 2012☆⚑

Washington National Opera to revive 'American Ring' cycle

Suspended project to be rebooted in 2016. And there's more.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 1:01pm on January 13, 2012☆⚑