| Date and venue | Title |
|---|---|
| 3-Jul-2012 Concertgebouw: Main Hall | Richard Egarr and the AAM at Robeco Zomerconcerten |
The Academy of Ancient Music has been critically acclaimed in pursuing Baroque composers’ original stylistic intent, and this gave tonight’s concert the prospect of a faithful look into the period of 1650-1750. Here are a few of my highlights from this varied Robeco Summer Concert in the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.
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| 23-Jan-2012 Le Poisson Rouge | Danielle de Niese launches "Beauty of the Baroque" |
Danielle de Niese, the much-marketed new star of the opera world, has been performing at the Met in The Enchanted Island this week, and came downtown on a night off this Monday to promote her new album of Baroque arias. A packed house filled (Le) Poisson Rouge, a club popular for both classical and mainstream artists, despite its unsuited acoustic. But sound quality was not on anyone’s minds listening to de Niese, whose megawatt smile, made-for-couture body, and Bambi eyes outshine any flaws.
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