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Stories by Edward Alley

Rafael Davila and Caitlin Crabill are on top of the world, or at least the Alps, in Sarasota Opera's "La Wally," But, this being opera, it's a given things will go downhill soon. (Photos courtesy of Rod Millington)

Sarasota Opera in rare air with 'La Wally'

The only U.S. opera house to stage Catalani's alpine tragedy in a century does so brilliantly

by: Edward Alley

Reviews Mar 8, 2020

Alex De Socio, left, Elizabeth Novella, Stephano de Peppo, Adelaide Boedecker and Geoffrey Agpalo head up the cast of Sarasota Opera's "The Elixir of Love." (Photos courtesy Rod Millington)

'Elixir of Love' provides high-spirited balance to Sarasota Opera's season

Donizetti's comedy is an enjoyable, lighthearted tonic between romantic tragedies

by: Edward Alley

Reviews Feb 24, 2020

Conductor Bramwell led the Sarasota Orchestra through a challenging program with flying colors. (Photo courtesy David Cooper)

Sarasota Orchestra plays 'Sounds of Nobility' concert with regal virtuosity

Guest conductor Tovey, soloists Porter and Tovin help make Masterworks 5 a masterpiece

by: Edward Alley

Reviews Feb 23, 2020

Andrew Surrena and Hanna Brammer bring emotional depth and clarity in the title roles of Sarasota Opera's "Roméo et Juliette." (Photos Rod Millington)

Sarasota Opera lavishes loving attention to its production of 'Roméo et Juliette'

So far, 'Season of Love' proving to be an affair to remember

by: Edward Alley

Reviews Feb 16, 2020

Anna Mandina and William Davenport are young ill-fated lovers MImi and Rodolfo in Sarasota Opera's "La Bohème." Photo by Rod Millington.

Sarasota Opera's 'La Bohème' rises to the penthouse

Winter Festival opens red hot with as flawless a production as you're likely to see

by: Edward Alley

Reviews Feb 9, 2020

Sarasota Opera Music Advisor Jeffrey Kahane gave a satisfying, well-constructed presentation on Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 before leading the orchestra in a spirited performance. Courtesy photo.

Sarasota Orchestra sets 'Beethoven's Eroica' in a worthy frame

Jefrey Kahane excels as presenter and conductor in 2-part lecture/concert event

by: Edward Alley

Reviews Feb 8, 2020

Guest conductor Ludovic Morlot led what, on paper, seemed to be a curious lineup of pieces that proved to be an intriguing combination. Photo by Lisa-Marie Mazzucco

Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks 4 reveals itself in a satisfying way

Guest conductor Morlot brings together a curious trio of pieces.

by: Edward Alley

Reviews Feb 2, 2020

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