tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19665252058630728712008-05-19T17:03:38.483-05:00Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-15636034790403777782008-05-14T12:24:00.003-05:002008-05-14T12:32:09.423-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/opera/~5/290311444/operanow46.mp3"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_LP0a0Hj13MI/SCshoCTj0jI/AAAAAAAAAX4/uhW36S3ntcg/s320/ap_gunn_070730_ms.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200287166426763826" /></a><br /><br /><br />This week we (once again) look at Gerard Mortier and his <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/11/arts/music/11tomm.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&ref=music&adxnnlx=1210529018-8TBHCpiujrrlKn7dmPJMFg">coming tenure</a> with NYCO...Duke Ellington comes to the <a href="http://www.jazztimes.com/columns_and_features/news/detail.cfm?article=11434">opera house</a>...we do a point by point analysis of Nathan Gunn's appearance on The Colbert Report...Robots take over at the <a href="http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080504/ENT/805040307">podium</a> in Detroit...Canadian Opera goes street with a <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080506/lf_nm_life/ba_opera_hiphop_dc_1">"Hip-Hopera"</a>...Plus, "Guess Who Died" and "Oliver's Corner".<br /><br />This week we are joined by Oliver Camacho and <a href="http://timothymyers.com/">Timothy Myers</a>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-58753162699140755822008-05-13T12:48:00.003-05:002008-05-13T17:31:05.772-05:00Here are two clips showing that even TV people lose it...so give Oliver a break!<br /><br />Sue Simmons, a NYC anchor drops the F Bomb.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/t4nK-kWCm1M&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/t4nK-kWCm1M&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br />Old school Bill O'Reilly melting down...was taken down...so was the above but I managed to find one that was still up! That's the work I do for you, the audience!Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-46813976885705622008-05-07T16:19:00.003-05:002008-05-07T16:22:03.634-05:00In case any of you missed it...I thought he did ok...it's always hard to out-Colbert Colbert.<br /><br /><embed FlashVars='videoId=167587' src='http://www.comedycentral.com/sitewide/video_player/view/default/swf.jhtml' quality='high' bgcolor='#cccccc' width='332' height='316' name='comedy_central_player' align='middle' allowScriptAccess='always' allownetworking='external' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' pluginspage='http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer'></embed>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-31430034878092117042008-05-06T15:38:00.003-05:002008-05-06T15:48:10.084-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/opera/~5/284889317/operanow45.mp3"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_LP0a0Hj13MI/SCDDwRdvWAI/AAAAAAAAAXw/oB7Pqvp7BL8/s320/muti1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197369204074829826" /></a><br /><br /><br />Opera is <a href="http://www.playbillarts.com/features/article/7638.html">women's work</a>...Mozart is the <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080503/ap_en_mu/saudi_mozart_in_riyadh">great equalizer</a> in Saudi Arabia...Magic Flute set at the <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080427/ennew_afp/entertainmentgermanyoperahistorytransport_080427020756">subway</a>...Does Woody Allen have what it takes to <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601088&sid=aRMNKS6300rA&refer=muse">direct an opera?</a>...Muti <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-riccardo-muti-chicago-symphony-orchestra,0,1474490.story">comes</a> to Chicago...and as usual, Oliver's Corner.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-26205026521221058152008-05-04T21:22:00.001-05:002008-05-06T13:06:50.815-05:00From the master of double-talk...Sid Caesar. He said each language has its own music...<br /><br />Great stuff!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_dlr8fj4Y00&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_dlr8fj4Y00&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-69354000333096522252008-04-28T13:52:00.004-05:002008-04-28T16:48:02.138-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/opera/~5/279583865/operanow044.mp3"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_LP0a0Hj13MI/SBYl8BdvV_I/AAAAAAAAAXo/uj5YDg40b4g/s320/snake.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194380933333997554" /></a><br /><br /><br />This week Norman Lebrecht continues to take on the world of <a href="http://www.scena.org/columns/lebrecht/080416-NL-safe.html">Wagner and National Socialism</a>...Stuffy British critics keep productions at bay in <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/savage-critics-stifle-opera-says-eno-chief-809616.html?r=RSS">London Town(e)</a>...Oliver reports on Daughter of the Regiment at the movies...Are the opera-casts a <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/23/AR2008042303689.html">financial success</a>?...Kathleen Battle meets The Pope...Oliver's corner...Charlotte Church on the operatic <a href="http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=84036&fm=newsmain,nrhl">comeback trail?</a><br /><br />I also regale the audience with my adventures and eventual defeat at the hands of Hollywood.<br /><br />Joining me this week is Oliver Camacho.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-75083019140092615912008-04-24T15:28:00.002-05:002008-04-24T15:37:49.169-05:00<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/f7KAKyuPj-M&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/f7KAKyuPj-M&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-16306040893703167712008-04-15T12:29:00.001-05:002008-04-15T12:29:59.517-05:00Same number as before...<br /><br />(773) 273-7904Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-7860219883722630572008-04-14T18:45:00.005-05:002008-04-15T13:22:58.628-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/opera/~5/270322035/operanow43.mp3"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_LP0a0Hj13MI/SAPtDwSGDKI/AAAAAAAAAXU/XkHE4M-Z4ZU/s320/img_3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189251844417129634" /></a><br /><br />J-Flo and his marriage and foray into Verdi...Paulo Szot and his <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/06/theater/06gree.html">enchanted life</a> on Broadway...opera for the <a href="http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080408/OPINION02/804080329">young</a>...like the poor <a href="http://music.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,,2271867,00.html">need records</a>...German Ballo in Maschera features old nudists and other <a href="http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,546635,00.html">crap hijinks</a>...plus a special Oliver's Corner (could this be the end???)<br /><br />This week I'm joined by Oliver Camacho.<br /><br />I also feature a great interview with Camille Zamora of <a href="http://singforhope.org">Sing for Hope</a>, <a href="http://theconcert.blogspot.com">Anne-Carolyn Bird</a> (another performer and fantastic blogger), Janice Mayer of <a href="http://classicalaction.org">Classical Action</a>, and the great <a href="http://fredericavonstade.com/">Frederica von Stade</a>. These are two organizations that do great work. I highly recommend you learn more about them.<br /><br />Also...Ethan does NOT have a drug problem...nor does he wax.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-89773333010004290652008-04-11T00:49:00.001-05:002008-04-11T00:52:13.109-05:00I love...<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3KANI2dpXLw&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3KANI2dpXLw&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-18897692221120566432008-04-08T11:13:00.004-05:002008-04-08T11:31:09.567-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/opera/~5/266440386/OperaNow42.mp3"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_LP0a0Hj13MI/R_ubMYEoRkI/AAAAAAAAAXA/027gHTQ1i6o/s320/karajan.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186910032769861186" /></a><br /><br /><br />This week Norman Lebrecht <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/norman-lebrecht-the-clappedout-legacy-of-karajan-that-impoverished-classical-music-805141.html">calls out</a> Herbert von Karajan...Conductor Antony Walker <a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08093/869798-388.stm">saves the day</a> in Aida...iTunes leads the way in <a href="http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/eric2_0/2008/04/is-itunes-the-n.html">ALL</a> music purchased...Canseco composes <a href="http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/jose_canseco_composes_opera?utm_source=onion_rss_daily">steroid opera</a>...Pavarotti mimed his <a href="http://music.guardian.co.uk/classical/story/0,,2271470,00.html">last performance</a>...Anna Nicole Smith: <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre/news/creator-of-jerry-springer-opera-turns-gaze-on-saga-of-anna-nicole-smith-804522.html">The Opera?</a>...and of course, Guess Who Died?<br /><br />This week we feature <a href="http://www.hilliardandboresi.com/">Matt Boresi</a> and <a href="http://www.timothymyers.com/">Tim Myers</a>.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-58464536294071338262008-04-06T16:31:00.002-05:002008-04-06T19:34:04.279-05:00Sunday April 6 at 8:15 EDT.<br /><br />Be there (here).<br /><br />LIVE SHOW EATING TO MUCH BANDWIDTH>>>SORRY FOLKS>>>DOWNLOAD IT LATE TONIGHT.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-20408337851719839142008-04-05T23:59:00.007-05:002008-04-06T00:11:07.841-05:00Wow. A great one has left us. A lot of you Left-Wingers may be none too sad...but you cannot deny him! I will now allow it!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gdiBrNnLfCE&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gdiBrNnLfCE&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br />And in case you think I don't have a sense of humor...<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wWuiENTwibk&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wWuiENTwibk&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-18435390462887857712008-04-05T22:33:00.000-05:002008-04-05T22:34:23.150-05:00Great movie...<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zMImG1sDOyI&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zMImG1sDOyI&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-90710415266349923972008-04-03T19:25:00.003-05:002008-04-03T19:29:57.075-05:00Every time I see it, it makes we weep. Call me lame...just call me. What would possess someone to abuse/neglect a defenseless animal? God is makes me angry.<br /><br />I also highly recommend you call them and make a donation.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8EYocy_DN60&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8EYocy_DN60&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-52480114074402393462008-04-01T23:57:00.000-05:002008-04-01T23:58:17.861-05:00Fact or fiction?<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/He7Ge7Sogrk&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/He7Ge7Sogrk&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-2538857304248833182008-04-01T00:09:00.004-05:002008-04-01T00:17:59.067-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/opera/~5/261733809/OperaNow_41__The_BEST_Episode_Ever.mp3"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_LP0a0Hj13MI/R_HFF4EoRhI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/jR82YHpqNQc/s200/awesome_med.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184141350821971474" /></a><br /><br /><br />What a time we had my friends.<br /><br />Royal Opera <a href="http://arts.guardian.co.uk/theatre/news/story/0,,2266761,00.html">steals</a> from the rich to give to the poor...Royal Opera also has a <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2008/03/25/nopera125.xml">mid-life crisis</a>...the London underground (subway to us) <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/mind-the-bach-classical-music-on-the-underground-800483.html">uses classical music</a> to roust out the roust-abouts...Won't someone please <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/chorus-of-disapproval-over-operas-use-of-wild-animals-799039.html">think of the animals?</a>...Madonna <a href="http://www.theage.com.au/news/music/madonna-considers-intimate-shows/2008/03/17/1205602249601.html">points out what we all have known and feared</a>...Canadian chef decides he LIKES opera...Ben (in Shaft's jacket) and Debbie finally <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080329/ap_en_ot/opera_tristan">appear on-stage</a>...who knew that Quincy was <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080329/ap_en_tv/people_klugman">making money?</a>...Oliver's Corner...and...Guess Who Died?<br /><br />This week was me and my man, Oliver Camacho.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-8273031060054029782008-03-29T14:00:00.002-05:002008-03-29T14:02:49.267-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/opera/~5/260356998/OperaNow_40__Still_Kiwi_After_All_These_Years.mp3"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_LP0a0Hj13MI/R-6SJ4EoRfI/AAAAAAAAAWA/9advT5mz6Gw/s320/Te_Kanawa3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183240919518299634" /></a><br /><br /><br />Our lost episode (several weeks old, recorded while I was away)<br /><br />Show notes to come<br /><br />This week we featured Kristen Barrett, Don Groves and Sarah Moule.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-64004868758802320042008-03-24T18:09:00.005-05:002008-03-24T19:47:53.138-05:00Sorry for the radio silence. The internet access in VA proved to meager for the task of uploading a show.<br /><br />I will record tis week and put it up ASAP. And may put up a "lost episode" I recorded while away.<br /><br />Until then, enjoy this ad...<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cC13tpMLfRA&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cC13tpMLfRA&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-77057698107364192342008-02-28T11:06:00.002-06:002008-02-29T10:39:23.972-06:00Sorry about the lack of the shows. But fear not! I am recording tonight and will be uploading a show this week. Skype is a bit tricky here, so I will be using new and local talent as co-hosts. BUT, Oliver's Corner will remain.<br /><br />Talk to you all later.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-14865770047950184072008-02-23T16:48:00.001-06:002008-02-23T16:48:50.209-06:00<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5h2qJtsHado&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5h2qJtsHado&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-85393326631888537662008-02-23T01:12:00.002-06:002008-02-23T13:09:13.209-06:00You make the call...<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Sdl86KNkt_M&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Sdl86KNkt_M&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-16430990430531433742008-02-22T17:53:00.001-06:002008-02-22T17:54:46.130-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_LP0a0Hj13MI/R79guBSuutI/AAAAAAAAAV4/AEbNQA1yQVk/s1600-h/chelsea29107_wideweb__470x390,0.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_LP0a0Hj13MI/R79guBSuutI/AAAAAAAAAV4/AEbNQA1yQVk/s320/chelsea29107_wideweb__470x390,0.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169957240981863122" /></a>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-7867696466527666662008-02-12T13:17:00.002-06:002008-02-13T17:42:46.784-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/opera/~5/233912545/operanow038.mp3"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_LP0a0Hj13MI/R7HxAxSuusI/AAAAAAAAAVw/RqSzgvIwOS4/s200/tom_jones_wenn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166175243104860866" /></a><br /><br />This we look at opera buff's and their <a href="http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-arts/2008/02/08/classical-music-opera-buffs-are-cautious-about-what-directors-can-do-64375-20452153/">reservations</a> about hot shot directors...<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/arts/theatre/story/2008/02/05/opera-condemned-vancouver.html?ref=rss">Homelessness! The Opera!</a>...Conlon <a href="http://www.ladowntownnews.com/articles/2008/02/11/entertainment/entertainment01.txt">fights</a> the good fight...The debut of "Oliver's Corner"...Tom Jones <a href="http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_272618724.shtml">insures his chest hair</a> against natural disaster...and Guess Who Died?<br /><br />This weeks we feature Oliver Camacho and Ethan Watermeirer. (Plus Me)Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1966525205863072871.post-69991433410249271622008-02-05T00:33:00.001-06:002008-02-05T00:35:05.067-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/opera/~5/229388041/operanow38.mp3"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_LP0a0Hj13MI/R6gDiZTIZhI/AAAAAAAAAVo/JVxsMMPFhO4/s200/meandoliver.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163380862221837842" /></a><br /><br /><br />This week Oliver and I forgo Skype and just chat...von Karajan turns 100 <a href="http://www.scena.org/columns/lebrecht/080130-NL-Monster.html">(who cares?)</a>...celebrating the Schubertiade...Austrian arts subsidies pay <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080129/ennew_afp/austriaeconomyleisureentertainmentsectorearnings_080129172350">big dividends</a>...Herr Schrott and Netrebko <a href="http://operachic.typepad.com/opera_chic/2008/02/breaking-news-n.html">procreate</a>...Jerry Springer practices and winds up at <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/30/theater/30cnd-springer.html?ex=1359349200&en=7ce3fe42bc8157de&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss">Carnegie Hall</a>...plus various soundbytes.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156074526239929093noreply@blogger.com