Quarter notes: Levine, the Ring, and Amelia

has hit Los Angeles.

Levine on the rest of the Met season.

Morlot to Seattle to fill in for Roberto Abbado.  More than a few are looking forward to his return.  According to the SSO, Dutilleux and Morlot are close.  Will the second date be as good as the first?

The Seattle Chamber Music Society is out with their

Next week, I will be attending a media availability with the Seattle Opera’s creative team to discuss Daron Hagen’s new opera Amelia.  Don’t know Hagen?  Check out his Frank Lloyd Wright inspired opera Shining Brow on Naxos.  Live blogging will ensue.  Stay tuned for more details.