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Orpheus makes his way through the underworld, in Jean-Pierre Ponnelle's production of one of the first operas, Monteverdi's L'Orfeo, from 1607.
At the dawn of the 17th century, take a trip through the earliest days of a brand new art form.
Talk Like An Opera Geek: The Birth Of Opera
At the dawn of the 17th century, take a trip through the earliest days of a brand new art form.
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Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes At Carnegie Hall
Partner content from WQXRThe pianist's program spans pillars of the piano literature from Haydn to Bartok.

Around The Classical Internet: February 17, 2012
Netrebko and Gergiev dip into Russian politics, Elgar reemerges and Mahler rocks Caracas.

Three Poetic Traditions Inspire A Mideast Symphony
A new work by 26-year-old composer Mohammed Fairouz plays out in Arabic, Hebrew and Aramaic.

New York Polyphony: A Vocal Quartet Takes On Death
A haunting program of early a cappella vocal works focused on death, loss and mortality.

A New Twist On A Leonard Cohen Classic
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein drops by to perform new variations on the iconic song "Suzanne."






