Classical Notes: July 21, 2011 Archive

Highlights from Rosenkavalier - III

Posted at 9:03 AM on July 21, 2011 by Rex Levang

A messenger reads Baron Ochs a letter, asking him to a romantic rendezvous. He's overcome with delight, as the waltzes swirl. . . .

(No subtitles here, but you do get a chance to see Manfred Hemm, who appears in our Saturday night broadcast.)

The sound of a ballgame

Posted at 2:18 PM on July 21, 2011 by Alison Young

This is so super cool: the music critic for the New York Times analyzing the music of the crowds at Yankee Stadium. I even sang along with the Cracker Jack sellers!