‘Classical music – truly subversive’?
In this feature in The Guardian, rock music critic Paul Morley claims ‘classical music is the truly subversive form’ and explains why with 6 of his favourite pieces.
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Ensemble Offspring’s Kontiki Racket: Listen, Talk And Have Fun
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This week from the Met, experience some of opera’s greatest love stories—from the passionate eroticism of Puccini’s Manon Lescaut to the transcendental rapture of Tristan und Isolde and the timeless La Bohème—with another week of free Nightly Opera Streams. To enhance your viewing experience, explore the curated collection of related content, including articles, videos, podcasts,…
