Háry János, the title character of the 1926 opera by Hungarian composer Zoltán Kodály, is a spinner of tall tales about his own heroism. He claims to have won the heart of Napoleon’s wife and ...
Classical music’s blessing is also its curse: you’ve simply got to pay it attention. Plus: No wonder Rossini was an Olympics hit – he invented disco ...
Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Notebook This Spanish pop star’s new album is being advertised as symphonic and operatic. Its music borrows from both, without committing to ...