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Explore the Magic & Artistry of Margaret Brandman’s ‘Bossa Sonora’ at Carnegie Hall

Bossa Sonora as Performed in the Concert, ‘Resurgence Vol. 2’ at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, New York By Ellen L Gilmer Margaret Brandman’s innovative and inspiring composition, Bossa Sonora, brought an enthralling blend of enlivening Latin dance rhythms and astute classical elements to Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York on NovemberContinue reading “Explore the Magic & Artistry of Margaret Brandman’s ‘Bossa Sonora’ at Carnegie Hall”

‘La Traviata’ in HD Splendor from the MET Opera House in New York to You

Opulent Elegance and Escapades of a Glamorous Parisian Courtesan By Ellen L Gilmer, Journalist-Correspondent, IPA A recent summer’s free online HD screenings from the Metropolitan Opera included Giuseppe Verdi’s well-loved opera, La Traviata. As a sparkling, exemplary new production by Michael Mayer, this opera was part of the 2018—19 season at the MET. This superbContinue reading “‘La Traviata’ in HD Splendor from the MET Opera House in New York to You”