Michael Brodeur

Washington, D.C., United States

Classical Music Critic at The Washington Post

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‘Loving v. Virginia’ goes from the highest court to grand opera

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Michael Brodeur

‘Loving v. Virginia’ goes from the highest court to grand opera (washingtonpost.com) ‘Loving v. Virginia’ goes from the highest court to grand opera By Michael Andor Brodeur 2025041712002200 The opera stage is not a history classroom, but it can serve to preserve and elevate stories that might not make it to either.
'Loving v. Virginia' goes from the highest court to grand opera

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Michael Brodeur

The opera stage is not a history classroom, but it can serve to preserve and elevate stories that might not make it to either. This month, Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony will present the world premiere of composer Damien Geter and librettist Jessica Murphy Moo’s “Loving v.
'The White Lotus' is about to lose another major character: The music

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Michael Brodeur

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysWithout spoiling anything, Sunday night’s Season 3 finale of “The White Lotus” found our most recent yachtload of cranky escapist elites mending fences, turning pages and, um, processing problems (without fully digesting them). And, of course, not everyone survived the vacation.
‘The White Lotus’ is about to lose another major character: The music

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Michael Brodeur

‘The White Lotus’ is about to lose another major character: The music (washingtonpost.com) ‘The White Lotus’ is about to lose another major character: The music By Michael Andor Brodeur 2025040718314700 Without spoiling anything, Sunday night's Season 3 finale of "The White Lotus" found our most recent yachtload of cranky escapist elites mending fences, turning pages and, um, processing problems (without fully digesting them).
This 27-disc Steve Reich box set is not the work of a minimalist

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Michael Brodeur

This 27-disc Steve Reich box set is not the work of a minimalist (washingtonpost.com) This 27-disc Steve Reich box set is not the work of a minimalist By Michael Andor Brodeur 2025032716001800 One thing I learned spending an entire week listening to a big box of Steve Reich's music is that there's no box big enough for Steve Reich's music.
This 27-disc Steve Reich box set is not the work of a minimalist

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Michael Brodeur

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysOne thing I learned spending an entire week listening to a big box of Steve Reich’s music is that there’s no box big enough for Steve Reich’s music. I had originally intended to listen to “Collected Works,” a comprehensive collection of the pioneering composer’s music, from beginning to end.
NSO announces extension of Gianandrea Noseda’s contract to 2031

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Michael Brodeur

The National Symphony Orchestra announced Wednesday the extension of music director Gianandrea Noseda’s contract by four years, through the orchestra’s centenary season in 2031. Noseda, who was appointed music director designate in 2016 and launched his official tenure leading the orchestra in 2017, was engaged to lead the orchestra through the 2026-2027 season.
NSO announces extension of Gianandrea Noseda's contract to 2031

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Michael Brodeur

Michael Andor BrodeurWed, March 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM UTC3 min readThe National Symphony Orchestra announced Wednesday the extension of music director Gianandrea Noseda’s contract by four years, through the orchestra’s centenary season in 2031. Noseda, who was appointed music director designate in 2016 and launched his official tenure leading the orchestra in 2017, was engaged to lead the orchestra through the 2026-2027 season.
Review | National Philharmonic, Washington Chorus whip up a storm at Strathmore

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Michael Brodeur

On Saturday night, the combined forces of 76 National Philharmonic musicians and the 170 choristers of the Washington Chorus presented “Stand the Storm” — an homage to American composers, yes; a program-length meditation on justice and resilience, yes. But, more than anything, it was a showcase of the musical powers of these two formidable groups.
National Philharmonic, Washington Chorus whip up a storm at Strathmore

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Michael Brodeur

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysOn Saturday night, the combined forces of 76 National Philharmonic musicians and the 170 choristers of the Washington Chorus presented “Stand the Storm” — an homage to American composers, yes; a program-length meditation on justice and resilience, yes.

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