Operavore
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French Lessons in Chicago with 'Les Troyens' and 'Don Quichotte'
Fred Plotkin visits Chicago and attends impressive performances of "Les Troyens" and "Don Quichotte" at Lyric Opera of Chicago. Dec 5, 2016
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Review: Kaija Saariaho Opera Walks On Artificial Water at the Met
Kaija Saariaho's "L'Amour de Loin" is one of the operatic wonders of our time, though the best efforts of the Met Opera didn't always reveal that to Thursday's opening night audience. Dec 2, 2016
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The Show Must Go On
Sometimes one must brave uncertainty and forge ahead. Fred Plotkin shares some examples of performers that have done so under difficult circumstances. Dec 1, 2016
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The Ultimate Holiday Music Guide For New Yorkers
The holidays in New York are enriched every year with a whole host of concert performances, including a mess of Messiahs and other great music experiences. Nov 25, 2016
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Gratitude, Just When We Need it Most
Acknowledging those people and things who contribute to the greater good makes us feel better and, yes, truly grateful, writes Fred Plotkin, especially for what is expressed in music. Nov 21, 2016
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Why It's More Difficult Than Ever to Become an Opera Singer
Fred Plotkin on the many things opera singers must now do to launch, grow and sustain their careers outside knowledge, artistry and health. Nov 15, 2016
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Review: Kathleen Battle Returns to the Met
Kathleen Battle's hyped return to the Metropolitan Opera began 30 minutes late. But once she started, she showed no signs of stopping. Nov 14, 2016
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The Art of Listening
"Most of us hear but not all of us listen," says Operavore's Fred Plotkin. Find out how the skill of active listening can transform your experience with music and much more. Nov 10, 2016
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The Glorious Diversity of African-American Music
Blogger Fred Plotkin takes a tour of the "stupendous" "Musical Crossroads" exhibit at the The National Museum of African American History and Culture with the exhibit curator. Nov 4, 2016
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Review: Met's Revival of Janáček's 'Jenůfa' Highlights Karita Mattila
Karita Mattila's characterization of Jenůfa's tormented stepmother Kostelnicka is the talk of Metropolitan Opera circles, and could well become a signature role. Nov 1, 2016
