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 review: Fleming brings repertoire revelation to Boca fest
Renée Fleming with the Russian National Orchestraat Mizner Park on Saturday night.(Photo by Sherry Ferrante) By Greg StepanichShe opened the New York Philharmonic's current season with an infrequently heard song cycle by Olivier Messiaen, and her newest album is a collection of rarities from the verismo composers of the late 19th century.One of the best things about Renée … [Read more...]