by juanalvaro | Nov 26, 2008 | Reviews
In Fidelio, strong conducting is a must, and Portland Opera was fortunate to have Arthur Fagen….. his tempos were quick, especially in the canon quartet; this is often a time-stops moment, but Fagen’s fast, flowing tempo linked it to the singspiel world of the...
by juanalvaro | Nov 5, 2008 | news
Mr. Fagen is conducting a new production of Fidelio at the Portland Opera, to be premiered on November 7th. Beethoven’s triumphant score—as symphonic as it is vocal—is a magnificent tribute to fidelity, freedom, and the indomitable human spirit. Further performances...
by juanalvaro | Aug 2, 2008 | news
Mr. Fagen’s long term relationship with Naxos label goes on with a new project of complete piano concertos by Bohuslav Martinu, to be recorded in October with pianist Giorgio Koukl and the Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic Orchestra of Zlin, Czech Republic, and to be...
by juanalvaro | Jun 26, 2008 | news
On Wednesday evening, the IU Symphony took the stage in the MAC. It did so with splendid results, thanks to conductor Arthur Fagen […..]. As an orchestral leader, he made an impressive first appearance, having selected a most demanding program and then training and...
