Charles T. Downey Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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Othello: A Lyrical Drama in Four Acts (Founded on Shakespeare's Tragedy)
Giuseppe VerdiCharles T. DowneyWCR Concert Alert: @INSeriesDC presents a two-part reimagining of the story of Othello and Desdemona, adapting the music of Giuseppe Verdi, Nina Simone, and others, June 2 to 19 at Source Theater and Baltimore Theater Project https://t.co/rhoPaqwroE https://t.co/K0v5BgWYWD
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The Wreckers: Lyrical Drama in Three Acts Adapted from the Cornish Drama Les Naufrageurs by Henry Brewster
Ethel SmythCharles T. DowneyICYMI - excellent feature by my colleague Steven Brown about Houston Grand Opera's upcoming production of Ethel Smyth's "The Wreckers," starring the marvelous Sasha Cooke, which I wish I could fly down to hear tomorrow! https://t.co/V1lKCYRYII https://t.co/U7waOfGThx
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Cocteau: Orphee
Jean CocteauCharles T. DowneyIn a first review for WCR by Evan Tucker @etucker82, Washington Concert Opera serves up a vocally opulent “Orphée” @DCConcertOpera at Lisner Auditorium https://washingtonclassicalreview.com/2022/04/25/washington-concert-opera-closes-season-with-a-vocally-opulent-orphee/ https://t.co/0BCTnKz9N8
Paperback, 2011
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Piano Concerto
Robert SchumannCharles T. DowneyAbout last night - Italian pianist Beatrice Rana made an understated debut with @NatSymphonyDC in the Robert Schumann Piano Concerto https://t.co/txnBaYj9ZX https://t.co/Ag9goQN8gl
Paperback, 2014
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The Chamber Music Society: Image And Structure In Chamber Music: Programs For Students To Chamber Music Literature
Twila LofinkCharles T. DowneyFriday night thoughts from the Barns: Wolf Trap christens new piano in mixed Chopin program by Chamber Music Society https://washingtonclassicalreview.com/2022/03/12/wolf-trap-christens-new-piano-in-mixed-chopin-program-by-chamber-music-society/ https://t.co/0mPevOlkzT
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Lakmé: An Opera in Three Acts
Leo DelibesCharles T. DowneyColoratura soprano Erin Morley made an astounding @DCConcertOpera debut in the title role of Delibes's "Lakmé” last night, including an intense "Flower Duet" with Taylor Raven https://washingtonclassicalreview.com/2022/05/23/erin-morley-soars-in-washington-concert-operas-superb-lakme/ https://t.co/38xCXfnYUZ
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Count the Ways
Joyce MaynardCharles T. Downey1-2-3-4-5 - Weekend review devoted to "Count the Ways," the latest program of new and recent music from the 21st Century Consort at St. Mark’s on Capitol Hill, including the energetic "#three" from Juri Seo (pictured) https://washingtonclassicalreview.com/2022/02/06/21st-century-consort-serves-up-a-generous-array-of-new-music-at-st-marks/ https://t.co/IbQin3uNUl
Paperback, 2022
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St Matthew Passion: Vocal Score
J. S. BachCharles T. DowneyFor this week's #BrieflyNoted, Raphaël Pichon's recording of Bach's "St. Matthew Passion" with Pygmalion was worth waiting for @harmoniamundi https://t.co/yATjbXUaaU https://t.co/h0NoG8q7za
Paperback, 2016
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