There's plenty of joy to be found in this week's list including a swinging version of "The Nutcracker Suite"
"I was thinking about the breathing thing. This is a much calmer sort of experience. It's also a challenge for me because normally I write a lot of fast notes. "
Do you know Antoine Drye? You should!
Though he's sung the title role of "Don Giovanni" at the Met, he jumped at the chance to sing Don Basilio at LA Opera
Wait until you hear this lost Roy Hargrove recording!
"I think there may be no greater compliment than having this opera, this music, get people excited about reading Mary Shelley's novel."
"If people think that sexuality has only just occurred with Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B, think again."
It was tough to select our Top Choice this week...take a look.
Adés, Dudamel, Ólafsson, Pires, Salonen are just some of the concerts you'll want to see
Ghost Train Orchestra and Kronos Quartet Celebrate Moondog