White Ties and Waltzes: What You Missed at This Year’s Viennese Opera Ball
The night began, as always, with the traditional and much-anticipated presentation of white-clad debutantes and their tuxedoed escorts.
Maria Barakova
Maria Barakova, a contemporary composer and pianist, has emerged as a promising talent in the classical music world. Her compositions, characterized by their lyrical beauty and intricate textures, explore the interplay between traditional classical music elements and modern sensibilities. Barakova's works, including chamber music and solo piano pieces, have been performed in concert halls around the world, earning her recognition for their emotional depth and technical sophistication. Her innovative approach to composition and performance marks Barakova as a distinctive voice in contemporary classical music, poised to make a lasting impact on the genre.
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The Three Sopranos Who Banished Opera’s Winter Doldrums
A mini-festival of sopranos offered mid-season delights for opera lovers waiting for the Met's calendar of programming to return.
