On screen, Vera Ivasheva as Olga in Eisenstein's Alexander Nevsky; below, the Russian National Orchestra.(Photo by Sherry Ferrante)By Greg StepanichIn his recent study of Sergei Prokofiev's Soviet career, the musicologist Simon Morrison reveals that the composer was a huge movie buff, and that for one tantalizing moment, had a chance to do a film score in Hollywood for … [Read more...]
Music feature: Singer O’Connor finds career on contemporary path
Mezzo-soprano Kelley O'Connor.By Greg StepanichKelley O'Connor would like to spend some time pursuing her passion for cooking in the house she just bought in her hometown of Fresno, Calif.But for the time being, the world of contemporary classical music has plenty for her to do.Most notably, O'Connor is currently championing the Neruda Songs, a five-song cycle written by the … [Read more...]