Amanda Angel

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Top Five Joan Sutherland Roles

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Though she succeeded in roles as diverse as Turandot and Olympia in Les Contes d’Hoffmann, there are certain roles that are synonymous with the late Joan Sutherland. Here are her top...

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Top Five Baseball Anthems

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

The national pastime has inspired poetry, novels, films, plays and, of course, its share of music. With the MLB playoffs underway, get in the spirit with these five classical pieces about baseball.

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Top Five Russian-Themed Concerts

Thursday, October 07, 2010

For whatever fluke of scheduling, a number of Russian operas, symphonies and chamber works are popping up all over the city this month. Consider these five Russian-themed concerts.

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Top Five Opera World Premieres

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Yes, the opera world can't seem to get enough of Wagner this year. But there are also new works adding a fresh voice to the repertoire. Consider these five world premieres taking place this season.

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Top Five Ways to Open a Season

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

For symphony orchestras, the opening concert often makes a statement on the season that's to follow. Here are five archetypes for symphonic season openers - from bold-face names to bo...

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Top Five Famous (and Infamous) Violins

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Antonio Stradivari and Guarneri del Gesù built creations that can eclipse their fiddlers in sheer stardom. Men will scheme, steal and pay large fortunes to behold these violins’ aural fruits.

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Top 5 Themed Subscriptions for the 2010-11 Season

Friday, September 03, 2010

At this time of year, box offices at most concert halls, opera houses and recital venues in town are opening their registers to sell subscriptions. Here are the Top 5 @ 105 themed ser...

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Top 5 Odes to the Working Man (and Woman)

Monday, August 30, 2010

Throughout history, composers have recognized and celebrated the efforts of working men and women. Here are our top five, in honor of Labor Day.

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Jeremy Denk’s Top 5 Piano Works

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

American pianist Jeremy Denk is known for his audacious programs and his thoughtful observances on music. Before hitting the stage for performances this week in New York, he spoke wit...

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Top 5 @ 105 End of Summer Operas

Friday, August 13, 2010

It ain’t over until the fat lady sings -- even though the proverbial “fat lady” seems to have dropped several dress sizes. As we move from the dog days of August to the beginning of fall these operas will help usher in the autumn.

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Top 5 Classical Events of 1964-65

Wednesday, August 04, 2010

With the return of AMC's hit television show, Mad Men, references to the 1960's seem to be everywhere. Here are the Top 5 @ 105 classical music events that would have been taking plac...

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Top Five Musical Recyclers

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Gabriel Prokofiev’s new release is a series of pieces written for discarded items, including oil cans, plastic bags and Fanta bottles. He joins a continuum of composers who have taken...

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Top 5 Musical Works that Set Paris Aflame

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Allons enfants de la Patria, liberté, egalité and fraternité are noble causes, but they’re not the only qualities that can stir Parisians to a riot. In honor of Bastille Day, here are...

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The Summer's Top 5 Hidden Lincoln Center Gems

Wednesday, July 07, 2010

Each summer, Lincoln Center brings bold-faced names to its campus along with upcoming artists, new ensembles and honor under-recognized artists. Here's a guide to some of the surprise...

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Top Five Pieces That Create Their Own Fireworks

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

John Philip Sousa marches, John Williams movie scores and maybe a Gershwin tune or two will surely appear on more than a few fireworks soundtracks this Independence Day. But here is a...

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Top Five Classical Music Summer Reads

Tuesday, June 08, 2010

While there is no shortage of important books that explore music and composers, some volumes are a bit too heavy--both topically and in terms of actually poundage--for the park or bea...

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Top 5 Songs for the Seashore

Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Are you going to the shore this week to keep cool? If a trip to the beach isn't on your calendar, there is plenty of classical music available to conjure the experience. Here are WQXR...

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Top 5 Al Fresco Music Festivals

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

The spring concert season may be coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean the music stops. Instead, it heads outdoors. Check out our list of the top five outdoor area concert festivals this summer.

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Five Top Conservatories Offer Year End Performances

Monday, April 12, 2010

As the academic year comes to an end, conservatory students are unveiling the fruits of their studies in concerts, recitals and operas around New York. Check out events at five top co...

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Top 5 @ 105 Musical Marathons

Monday, April 05, 2010

A piece of music that contains an opera for every day of the week and takes 29 hours to perform? It's only one of the compositions on WQXR's Top 5 @ 105 list of musical marathons.

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