- November 28, 2005 | Feature
- Coloratura: Natalie Dessay
We really want to change the world of opera, to sweep away the dust.
- October 31, 2005 | Long Story Short
- How the Ballets Russes Inspired Dance's Great Leap Forward—And a New Film
From Parisian avant-garde to the Film Forum in seven steps.
- October 10, 2005 | Feature
- Composer: Ricky Ian Gordan
Ricky Ian Gordon’s latest song cycle, a 70-minute modern and personal take on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Euridice, stars soprano Elizabeth Futral and clarinetist Todd Palmer in the title roles, accompanied by Doug Varone’s company and a Steinway grand on a rotating stage.
- September 26, 2005 | Feature
- Claire Danes Steps Out of the Shadows
And into a Wyeth painting.
- September 12, 2005 | Fall Preview 2005 - Classical Music and Dance
- Conductor’s Counterpunch
The Baltimore Symphony fought her hiring. But Marin Alsop is still upbeat.
- September 12, 2005 | Fall Preview 2005 - Classical Music and Dance
- Flight of Fancy
A soaring opera version of the French classic 'The Little Prince'a finally gets off the ground.
- July 18, 2005 | Feature
- Influences: Merce Cunningham
The choreographer on John Cage, 'The Golden Girls', and Mrs. Barrett’s tap class.
- June 6, 2005 | Feature
- Conversation: Philip Glass and Godfrey Reggio
The Koyaanisqatsi duo on their trippy trilogy and their new comedy.
- May 2, 2005 | Classical Music Review
- Joyful Noise
Avant-garde vocalist Iva Bittová takes New York, lending experimental music a small-town flavor.
- April 25, 2005 | Feature
- Choreographer: Mark Morris
"If literal means there’s a turn on a trill, or you dance fast when the music’s fast and slow when the music’s slow, then fine, I’m guilty."