Festival Aix-en-Provence just produced a season of opera unmatched practically anywhere this year. Here's a full report on the extraordinary performances.
Despite a last-minute change, the concert introduced three new works with plenty of delights and a few sublime moments.
Khachaturian's sabres, Tchaikovsky's Rococo charm, and Ravel's blazing Mussorgsky fill the Bowl on a night of firsts.
Clarice Assad and Vivian Fung bring pointed messages about AI, immigration, and identity to Cabrillo's closing weekend.