‘The Marriage of Figaro’ turns 244

‘The Marriage of Figaro’ turns 244

May 1, 1786, The Marriage of Figaro opened at the Burgtheater in Vienna. Five encores were performed opening night, seven at the second performance. For the third performance, posters were drawn up notifying the public that “no piece for more than a single voice...
Michael Christie Jukebox #14 – “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”

Michael Christie Jukebox #13

In this installment: Beloved performer for audience and fellow musicians alike, Olga Kern joins me for this special Jukebox Playlist and insightful interview segments. Don’t miss her extended interview segment and the reveal of her favorite composer at the end...
Duke Ellington’s ‘Symphony in Black’

Duke Ellington’s ‘Symphony in Black’

To honor jazz legend Duke Ellington on his birthday (April 29), let’s take a look at a fascinating work of his: Symphony in Black. A 9-minute short, it was Billie Holiday’s first appearance in film, and “one of the earliest cinematic explorations of...