About the Author: Peter Alexander
Peter Alexander holds a Ph.D. in musicology from Indiana University. He is retired from the University of Iowa, where he was director of media relations for all the arts organizations on campus for 23 years. Since his retirement he has written for Boulder Weekly, and currently writes news stories and reviews of classical music for his blog, Sharpsandflatirons.com. He is also principal clarinet for the Longmont Concert Band, and worked for many years as a church choir director.
A premiere and two comedies at Santa Fe Opera
Reviews of 'The Righteous,' 'Der Rosenkavalier' and 'L’elisir d’amore'
Time shifting at the Santa Fe Opera
La Traviata soars while Don Giovanni is less successful
A rare and well-done ‘Street Scene’ in Central City
Kurt Weill’s seldom-seen opera has it all – music, dance and drama
Brilliant concert showcases all-women composers at Boulder Colorado Music Festival
‘Premiere’ by Gabriela Lena Frank, Concerto by Joan Tower showcase the Festival Orchestra
