| Date and venue | Title |
|---|---|
| 21-Jan-2012 Civic Opera House | A tale of two princesses at the Lyric Opera of Chicago |
In our youth, my brother and I adored Cecil B. DeMille’s epic film The Ten Commandments. Not only did we like the well-written and brilliant take on the beloved biblical story of Moses, but we were also fascinated by the lavish sets and historical aspects of the film. Ancient Egypt – a fascinating and mysterious world of artistic and academic achievement – beckoned to us, as it did to Giuseppe Verdi 140 years ago.Read full review... | |