Copyright © 2005 PlaybillArts.com Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:45:14 EDT 60 In the summer, Bruckner makes way for Gershwin, oratorios are exchanged for overtures, and Tchaikovsky the symphonist is replaced by Tchaikovsky the writer of tone poems. Summertime Classics series conductor Bramwell Tovey and four soloists share thoughts on lighter fare.]]> Entertainment American Ballet Theatre's Spring Season continues this week with Sir Frederick Ashton's fantastical love story Sylvia. The work, with a score by Léo Delibes, runs at the Metropolitan Opera House through July 4.]]> Entertainment The year: 1977. The place: Las Vegas. Peter Nero and his new bride, Peggy, were seated in the place of honor. Frank Sinatra raised his glass to the couple and made a toast Nero will never forget: "If you dare to be as happy as Barbara and I are— I'll break your fingers."]]> Entertainment The Santa Fe Opera opens its summer repertory season in style, with Natalie Dessay performing her first ever Traviata. She officially adds Violetta to her massive repertoire July 3. Here is a sneak peek at the star soprano in rehearsal.]]> Entertainment Bizet's famed heroine Carmen returned this June to the place where it all began, in a critically-heralded new production by Adrian Noble. Frank Cadenhead was on hand to experience the staging held at the opulent newly-renovated Opéra Comique.]]> Entertainment The Met will present a variety of free outdoor events this summer.  In addition to a number of concert recitals to be held in all five boroughs, the Opera's Summer HD Festival will screen ten productions of Live in HD on consecutive nights in Lincoln Center Plaza.]]> Entertainment The Western Wind Vocal Ensemble will present a double bill of madrigal comedies at Brooklyn's BARGEMUSIC July 8 and 10. The 1605 La Barca will be followed by Valeria Vasilevski and Eric Salzman's 2008 Jukebox in the Tavern of Love.]]> Entertainment Midsummer Night Swing returns for its 21st season July 7-25. Giants of Latin, R&B, and other music will have something to offer for Lindy Hoppers, Rock 'n Rollers, Swingers and mambo dancers alike.]]> Entertainment The end of the Maazel era on June 27 wasn't the only important departure for the NY Philharmonic this year. At the season's close in September, Principal Clarinet Stanley Drucker will retire, bringing to a close a remarkable 60-year Orchestral tenure.]]> Entertainment The National Symphony Orchestra presents its annual engagement of concerts under the stars at Wolf Trap National Park. This year's lineup ranges from country to classical to Broadway to film to video game music.]]> Entertainment Houston Ballet opens its 40 Season this September with Sir Kenneth Macmillan's epic love story Manon. Joseph Carman details the history of the classic tale and discusses MacMillan's particular process in the creation of his ballet masterwork. ]]> Entertainment Harris Green discusses the unique importance of character roles in the ballet repertoire and speaks to various members of American Ballet Theatre about the art of fusing theatrics with dance.]]> Entertainment The annual musical celebration in Park City, Utah, will kick off this year with a performance by opera star Frederica von Stade. The 4-week festival will include musical styles ranging from Mozart to ABBA to country-pop.]]> Entertainment The harp, an instrument with a beauty of sound all its own, has been a part of music and culture from antiquity to modern day. Pamela Holloway asks Susan Dederich-Pejovich, principal harpist of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, to explain the details of her instrument.]]> Entertainment Following the June 24 performance of his final program as head of the New York Philharmonic, Lorin Maazel received honors from both Orchestra and the Mayor's Office.]]> Entertainment As she prepares to make a much-anticipated role debut as Violetta in La Traviata July 3 in Santa Fe, the affable opera superstar donated her time to answer a few questions for this informal Q&A session.]]> Entertainment Members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and some family will run the 150 miles between Symphony Hall in Boston and the Main Gate of Tanglewood in Lenox, to mark the beginning of the 2009 festival season.]]> Entertainment With his days as Philharmonic Music Director coming to a close, Lorin Maazel looks back on seven years of music-making and a warm and fruitful partnership with the Orchestra's musicians. The maestro's tenure ended June 27 with Mahler's Symphony of a Thousand.]]> Entertainment China's hold on the world's imagination has never been greater than it is today. Carnegie Hall's fall celebration pays tribute to the nation's influence. Tan Dun, Wu Man, Long Yu and Lang Lang discuss the importance of celebrating the music of their native land.]]> Entertainment The San Francisco Opera welcomes the summer with its anticipated revival of Marta Domingo's 1920's-themed La Traviata, starring Anna Netrebko, Dwayne Croft and Charles Castronovo.]]> Entertainment After 16 years with the Company, Principal Dancer Nina Ananiashvili bids farewell to American Ballet Theatre June 27 with a last performance in her calling-card piece: Swan Lake.]]> Entertainment New York City Opera will present consecutive nights of free concerts as part of the River To River Festival: The Magic Flute on June 25, La Navarraise on the 26th and Opera on the Pier on the 27th.]]> Entertainment As Lorin Maazel enters his final week leading the Philharmonic, the musicians express their admiration for the maestro. Here is what a few orchestra members have said about Mr. Maazel as he leaves for new musical adventures. ]]> Entertainment The iconic piece returns to the Ballet's repertory June 16. Joseph Carman explores the work, discussing the power of Mendelssohn's score and talking to company members about their approaches to the choreography and characters.]]> Entertainment