Watch Met productions on your computer

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While in New York, I learned that the Met has launched a new thing called Met Player so that you can now watch Met productions – some in HDTV – on your computer when you want. The Met has made 13 High Definition videos and 39 historic TV performances available. Right now you can take advantage of a 7 day free trial. I guess that means that you can watch as many operas as you can stand for 7 days before you have to pay anything. Afterwards, you can try one of several rental options.

Click here to find out more about Met Player.

Koh on fire in Brahms concerto with the Oregon Symphony

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Jennifer Koh gave one of the best-ever performances of the Brahms Violin Concerto on Saturday night with the Oregon Symphony. She played this demanding work with passion, understanding, technical precision, and uplifting artistry, making us hear the music as if we were hearing it for the first time. Continue reading Koh on fire in Brahms concerto with the Oregon Symphony

Upcoming

Tonight the Biava Quartet continues Joshua Roman’s Town Music series at Seattle’s Town Hall.  On the program – Grieg, Janacek, and Mozart.

Thursday, the Seattle Symphony plays Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, and Sibelius under the baton of Vasilly Sinaisky with pianist Evgeny Sudbin.  Sudbin made his Seattle debut last year as part of the University of Washington President’s Piano Series.

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