Monday’s solar eclipse atop Oregon’s high desert started at sunrise, when thousands of eclipse hunters including myself looked to the west with concern, noticing the tinge of smoke that filled the sky...
The work, featuring the torments and fantasies of a tenor about to sing "The Messiah," is having its world premiere in Seattle. There's another performance today (March 17) at 2 pm at the Frye.
Ott, from Puyallup, will be featured along with Beethoven by the young American quartet, the Chiara, which will also play a date the next night at Chop Suey.
