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New Ballets in the Database

Here’s some notable ballets added to the database today. See if any of your favorites are in the database. Date: 1936 Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64, by Sergey Prokofiev Tenor Saxophone Date: 1876 Sylvia, by Léo Delibes Alto Saxophone Date: 1983 Ulysses, by John Harbison Soprano Saxophone Date: 1983 Glass Pieces, by Philip Glass 2Continue reading “New Ballets in the Database”

The Opera Database is expanding to include Ballets

Currently, I’m updating the opera database to include ballets that use the saxophone. As I add new works, I’ll highlight some of my findings. Here’s what I found today. Date: 1935 Le Chevalier Errant, by Jacques Ibert Alto Saxophone Date: 1910 La Fête Chez Thérèse, by Reynaldo Hahn Alto Saxophone Date: 1942 Gayaneh, by AramContinue reading “The Opera Database is expanding to include Ballets”

Nixon in China, streaming March 5-19 on Staatsoper Stuttgart

Tonight, the Staatsoper Stuttgart is streaming their 2019 production of John Adams’ 1987 opera, Nixon in China. You can watch the free stream of the opera by clicking on the link below. This opera will be available to watch from March 5-19. https://www.staatsoper-stuttgart.de/spielplan/a-z/nixon-in-china-online/ This surreal opera is based on Nixon’s 1972 trip to China. It’sContinue reading “Nixon in China, streaming March 5-19 on Staatsoper Stuttgart”

Watch the Joffrey’s Ballet new production of “Boléro”-now streaming through March 2nd

The Joffrey Ballet, located in Chicago, returns to the stage with a new production of Maurice Ravel’s Boléro, now streaming through March 2nd. If you’re new to Boléro, Ravel’s score includes the tenor and soprano saxophone. The tenor saxophone solo starts at the 6:35 mark, followed by the soprano sax solo at the 7:25 minuteContinue reading “Watch the Joffrey’s Ballet new production of “Boléro”-now streaming through March 2nd”

Porgy and Bess: Streaming 2/1-2/2 at Met on Demand

Tonight, Met on Demand is streaming their 2020 performance of Porgy and Bess. This is the second time Metropolitan Opera staged the work, first in 1985 then this 2019-2020 production. Eric Owens and Angel Blue lead this production as Porgy and Bess. You can watch it here, starting at 7:30 on February 1st, 2021. ItContinue reading “Porgy and Bess: Streaming 2/1-2/2 at Met on Demand”