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OCP's "Cinderella' (third review)
Who cares if this tacky popcorn fired and misfired with its overdone Formica accents? Vocally (and orchestrally) it was as solid as Florentine marble.
La Cenerentola (Cinderella). Opera by Gioacchino Rossini. Directed by Davide Livermore; conductor Corrado Rovaris. Opera Company of Philadelphia production through November 19, 2006, at Academy of Music, Broad and Locust Sts. 215-893-3600 or www.operaphilly.com.
La Cenerentola (Cinderella). Opera by Gioacchino Rossini. Directed by Davide Livermore; conductor Corrado Rovaris. Opera Company of Philadelphia production through November 19, 2006, at Academy of Music, Broad and Locust Sts. 215-893-3600 or www.operaphilly.com.
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Fritz Dietel at Schmidt Dean Gallery
Fritz Dietel’s work simultaneously celebrates vision and craftsmanship, nature and art.
Fritz Dietel: Recent Work. Through Jan. 20, 2007 at Schmidt Dean Gallery, 1710 Sansom Street. (215) 569-9433 or www.schmidtdean.com.
Fritz Dietel: Recent Work. Through Jan. 20, 2007 at Schmidt Dean Gallery, 1710 Sansom Street. (215) 569-9433 or www.schmidtdean.com.
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Philadanco at Perelman Theater
Philadanco, aka “Philadelphia’s other classic dance company,” is stronger than ever, with several new principals. This concert displayed plenty of range and fire. Plenty of audience appreciation, too.
Philadelphia Dance Co. (Philadanco). Nov. 19, 2006, at Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce Sts. 215-387-8200 or www.philadanco.org.
Philadelphia Dance Co. (Philadanco). Nov. 19, 2006, at Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce Sts. 215-387-8200 or www.philadanco.org.
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AVA's "Barber of Seville'
Some fine voices revive the ancient craft of vibrato. But does The Barber of Seville need a complicated exposition through unorthodox staging? Or does that clutter matters unnecessarily?
Il Barbieri di Seviglia (The Barber of Seville). Opera by Gioacchino Rossini; directed by Kay Walker Castaldo. Academy of Vocal Arts production through December 2, 2006 at Centennial Hall (Haverford College) and Commerce Bank Arts Centre. 215 735-1685 or
Il Barbieri di Seviglia (The Barber of Seville). Opera by Gioacchino Rossini; directed by Kay Walker Castaldo. Academy of Vocal Arts production through December 2, 2006 at Centennial Hall (Haverford College) and Commerce Bank Arts Centre. 215 735-1685 or
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Two Irish one-acts at Amaryllis
Amaryllis chose a strange pair to present here: a stark contrast between a story seen and a story told. Blood Guilty is a fantastic, gripping allegory of modern Ireland. By contrast, in The Good Thief, tthe monologue-loving McPherson takes an entertainingly brief tale and weaves it into an hour cluttered by long stretches of boredom.
Blood Guilty, by Antoine O’Flatharta, and The Good Thief, by Conor McPherson; directed by Mimi Kenney S
Blood Guilty, by Antoine O’Flatharta, and The Good Thief, by Conor McPherson; directed by Mimi Kenney S
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OCP's 'Cinderella' (2nd review)
Rossini didn't take it seriously, So why should the Opera Company?
Close your eyes and you’ll love the sound of this production. Open your eyes and you may not. Mostly, I liked it. The cast is one of the most even, most competent the OCP has presented in recent years.
La Cenerentola (Cinderella). Opera by Gioacchino Rossini. Directed by Davide Livermore; conductor Corrado Rovaris. Opera Company of Philadelphia production through November 19, 2006, at Academy of Music, Broad and Locust Sts. 215-893-3600 or
La Cenerentola (Cinderella). Opera by Gioacchino Rossini. Directed by Davide Livermore; conductor Corrado Rovaris. Opera Company of Philadelphia production through November 19, 2006, at Academy of Music, Broad and Locust Sts. 215-893-3600 or
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Orchestra's Shostakovich/Mahler bill
Conductor Christoph Eschenbach and soloist Alisa Wellerstein were looking over their shoulders in Verizon Hall the other night— and so were Mahler and Shostakovich.
Philadelphia Orchestra: Shostakovich First Cello Concerto with Alisa Wallerstein; Mahler Fourth Symphony; Christoph Eschenbach conducting. November 24, 2006 at Verizon Hall. Broad and Spruce Sts. 215-893-1900 or www.philorch.org.
Philadelphia Orchestra: Shostakovich First Cello Concerto with Alisa Wallerstein; Mahler Fourth Symphony; Christoph Eschenbach conducting. November 24, 2006 at Verizon Hall. Broad and Spruce Sts. 215-893-1900 or www.philorch.org.
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"42nd Street': Dissenting review
It’s one thing for a musical to hire singers who can’t act well, or actors who sing poorly. But this production employed singers who don’t even want to act, and actors who perform like they don’t enjoy singing.
42nd Street. Music by Harry Warren; lyrics by Al Dubin; book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble. Directed by Charles Abbott; choreographed by Mary Jane Houdina. Through January 7, 2007 at Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. (215) 574-35
42nd Street. Music by Harry Warren; lyrics by Al Dubin; book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble. Directed by Charles Abbott; choreographed by Mary Jane Houdina. Through January 7, 2007 at Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. (215) 574-35
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OCP's 'Cinderella' (2nd review)
Close your eyes and you’ll love the sound of this production. Open your eyes and you may not. Mostly, I liked it. The cast is one of the most even, most competent the OCP has presented in recent years.
La Cenerentola (Cinderella). Opera by Gioacchino Rossini. Directed by Davide Livermore; conductor Corrado Rovaris. Opera Company of Philadelphia production through November 19, 2006, at Academy of Music, Broad and Locust Sts. 215-893-3600 or
La Cenerentola (Cinderella). Opera by Gioacchino Rossini. Directed by Davide Livermore; conductor Corrado Rovaris. Opera Company of Philadelphia production through November 19, 2006, at Academy of Music, Broad and Locust Sts. 215-893-3600 or
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Natalie Zhu plays Mussorgsky
Even in the thoroughbred world of concert pianists, very few have what it takes to play the piano version of "Pictures at an Exhibition" in concert. But Natalie Zhu took the piece beyond virtuosity to something approaching the mystical.
Natalie Zhu, piano recital. November 15, 2006, at Fleisher Art Memorial. Presented by Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, (215) 569-8080 or www.philadelphiachambermusic.org.
Natalie Zhu, piano recital. November 15, 2006, at Fleisher Art Memorial. Presented by Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, (215) 569-8080 or www.philadelphiachambermusic.org.
