Daily Archives: December 20, 2014

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Macelaru’s ‘Messiah’ called ‘vivid and exciting’

“A musically vivid and exciting version of the world’s most famous oratorio.” That’s what Melinda Bargreen of The Seattle Times has called Cristian Macelaru’s interpretation of Handel’s Messiah. Macelaru took time away from his post at the Philadelphia Orchestra to guest conducted for the Seattle Symphony’s holiday performance of the […]

Tappan takes on title role in ‘The Merry Widow’

Stacey Tappan plays the role of Hana Glawari, the leading lady in the Light Opera Work’s production of “The Merry Widow” in Evanston, Ill. this holiday season. The Franz Lehár operetta runs through December 31, and features Tappan. Playing opposite her is Larry Adams as Count Danilo Danilovitsch. Tappan received […]