Copyright © 2005 PlaybillArts.com Tue, 13 May 2008 10:15:16 EDT 60 Tan Dun's innovative opera, which enjoyed its world premiere at the Met last season, has returned for a 3-performance run with Plácido Domingo reprising his starring role as China's real-life first emperor Qin Shi Huang.]]> Entertainment Michael Crabb profiles James Kudelka, the choreographer who never does anything twice. His Little Dancer is featured in a 3-part program that begins performances May 22.]]> Entertainment On May 13, Scottish Ballet will launch Krzysztof Pastor's dramatic new dance reinterpretation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
]]> Entertainment This month conductor David Robertson returns to the New York Philharmonic for two weeks that reflect his unique approach to programming.]]> Entertainment With one Met premiere, one work not heard here in more than a century, and others last performed decades ago, the 2008–09 season allows top singers to show new sides of their artistry.]]> Entertainment On May 15 Bernard Haitink brings his exacting, well-tempered passion to Mahler's "Titan" Symphony with Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Stern Auditorium.
]]> Entertainment Jazz at Lincoln Center presents the 13th Annual Essentially Ellington Competition & Festival May 15 through 18.]]> Entertainment Columnist Liz Smith recently chatted with New York City Center Board member Douglas S. Cramer, who will be honored at City Center's 2008 Gala with the Fiorello LaGuardia Award for distinguished service to New York City and to New York City Center.]]> Entertainment Carnegie Hall delves into the genius of Leonard Bernstein, the history of African American musical culture, and much, much more in 2008–2009.]]> Entertainment One of the the New York Philharmonic's longest- running traditions is the bestowal of Honorary Membership on those who have made outstanding contributions world of symphonic music.]]> Entertainment Rounding out its spring season, the Met is presenting Mozart's Die Entführung aus dem Serail (aka Abduction from the Seraglio) in a staging that features the high-flying soprano of Diana Damrau.]]> Entertainment Pianist Mitsuko Uchida bursts out with some Bach at Carnegie Hall with a May 9 concert. She returns to Zankel Hall on May 17, joining the winners of the Borletti-Buitoni Trust Awards.]]> Entertainment The New York Philharmonic's May 7-10 concert presentations of Lerner & Loewe's Camelot will bring together stars from the film, television, theatre and opera worlds. ]]> Entertainment This season's annual VOX showcase for American composers begs the question: "In musical composition, is biology destiny?" VOX 2008 takes place May 10 and 11. Admission is free.]]> Entertainment Beginning May 28, Kennedy Center celebrates the beauty of the unaccompanied human voice with A Cappella: Singing Solo.]]> Entertainment On May 2 and 3, Jazz at Lincoln Center celebrates the artistry of Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian.
]]> Entertainment The greatly anticipated new staging of Gaetano Donizetti's La Fille du Régiment landed at the Metropolitan Opera April 21 with a starry roster headed by two of the world's leading vocal acrobats.]]> Entertainment