Everything about the production of The Sleeping Beauty at Pacific Northwest Ballet is glorious — from the exquisitely detailed scenery and costumes (by Peter Docherty) to the choreography (by Ronald Hynd, after Petipa) to Tchaikovsky’s score. First performed in 1890 in Russia, with Marius Petipa as the choreographer, it is based on the fairy tale by Charles […]
Music, Musicians & Concerts
A winter weekend in Chelan
Chelan is best known for its beautiful lake that attracts summer vacationers, but it also has a lot to offer in winter. When there is snow, the hills around the town are great for sledding, snow shoeing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. For true cold weather enthusiasts, there are many options for hunting and outdoor recreation. […]
Handel’s Messiah, upclose and personal
I attended a unique and marvelous rendition of Handel’s Messiah last weekend. Instead of the usual choir of 100-plus voices, The Inverse Opera performed it with 12. It was done without props or costumes, in a black box theatre at Taproot Theatre’s new Kendall Center. Can Handel’s magnificent Messiah be adequately performed by one dozen voices? […]