Opera
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Benjamin Britten's 'Billy Budd' Opera, Care of Sir Mark Elder and Glyndebourne, Gets Respect at Brooklyn Academy of Music
Benjamin Britten's profound, though often maligned Billy Budd, directed by Michael Grandage, is underway at the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Howard Gilman Opera House--running through February 13. Of course, we told you to see the traveling Glyndebourne production, conducted by Sir Mark Elder, back in December. Anna Netrebko Opening the Sochi Olympic Ceremony Was Probably the Least Weird Performance That Night
This year's Super Bowl featured soprano heavyweight Renee Fleming singing the Star-Spangled Banner to open the game. Now, another world-renowned opera singer has taken the stage at a major sporting event, marking the second major opera appearance this year.
