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Author Archives: Mike Paarlberg

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The Pagans Have More Fun in WNO’s Samson and Delilah

by Mike Paarlberg March 6th, 2020August 28th, 2020

The Bible story of Samson is an odd source of inspiration for an opera. Among the more violent stories from the Book of Judges, it celebrates a freakishly strong man […]

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GALA’s Exquisite Agony Is a Thoughtful, Entertaining Rumination on Grief

by Mike Paarlberg February 20th, 2020August 28th, 2020
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At Studio Theatre, Anchuli Felicia King’s White Pearl Shines

by Mike Paarlberg November 21st, 2019August 28th, 2020
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GALA Hispanic Theatre’s La vida es sueño Combines Scheming Royals and Rococo Dialogue

by Mike Paarlberg September 19th, 2019August 28th, 2020
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Wolf Trap Opera’s Ariadne auf Naxos Is Lofty and Silly at the Same Time

by Mike Paarlberg July 26th, 2019August 28th, 2020
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Washington National Opera’s Latest Tosca Is More Graceful and Memorable Than Most

by Mike Paarlberg May 17th, 2019August 28th, 2020
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With Faust and Eugene Onegin, the Washington National Opera Celebrates Country Living

by Mike Paarlberg March 21st, 2019August 28th, 2020
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GALA’s El viejo, el joven y el mar Teaches Audiences About Spanish History

by Mike Paarlberg February 21st, 2019August 28th, 2020
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A World War I Ceasefire Comes to the Stage in WNO’s Silent Night

by Mike Paarlberg November 21st, 2018August 28th, 2020
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Washington National Opera Gives La traviata a Cinematic Feel

by Mike Paarlberg October 11th, 2018August 28th, 2020

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