Palm Beach Opera wrapped up its significant 53rd season with humor, choosing to follow its February world premiere exploration of post-World War II Holocaust survivors in New York (Enemies, a Love Story) with a lighthearted bel canto comedy. It’s been nearly 40 years since Donizetti’s La Fille du Régiment has been performed at Palm Beach Opera, the last time with the legendary … [Read more...]
Weekend arts picks: Aug. 3-5
Film: You can choose this weekend between two Marie Antoinettes, one historical and the other contemporary. Benoît Jacquot’s Farewell, My Queen is period-authentic, depicting Marie’s endgame from the storming of the Bastille to her date with the guillotine. It is an impressive film, but if you are looking for something more contemporary, see The Queen of Versailles, the tale of … [Read more...]
Marie Hale still dancing, teaching after Ballet Florida’s demise
Ballet Florida canceled the remainder of its season in March 2009. Wrecked by severe cash flow problems and long-term debt, the company filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation in July. Yet for 23 years, Ballet Florida was the resident contemporary and classical ballet company of West Palm Beach. Its fine balance of the new and the traditional made it a one-of-a-kind. … [Read more...]