Our critic tracked one concert, from its first rehearsals to its first performance. Practice is only part of what makes this ensemble excellent.

The evening was dedicated – on the 10th anniversary of this death – to Claudio Abbado’s contribution to Santa Cecilia over 26 seasons of the fifty he was active, though none of his performances here ...

This is FRESH AIR. Our classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz has a review of a new album devoted to Verdi opera choruses. Lloyd reminds us that there's more to opera than just the typical aria, trio ...

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Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha and Elina Garanča with Antonio Pappno and the Accademia playersAll images from Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia/MUSA Indeed, both choir and orchestra gave volcanic ...