Classic Dicks in the Canon
One of the most frequent – and most valid – arguments against the contemporary relevance of classical art forms like opera and ballet is their...
Parenting Lessons from Seattle Opera’s Rigoletto
Some people dislike modern productions of old operas. These are often the same folks who think Shakespeare should always be performed in Elizabethan costume (but...
Rigoletto at Seattle Opera
La Bohéme has a special place in my heart, but Rigoletto is a better opera. Which explains why, at the end of the holidays when...