In addition to what we recognize as baroque operas–notably those of Handel–the 17th and 18th centuries produced hybrid forms variously combining spoken dialogue, music and dance. France had its opéras-ballets, England what have been called semi-operas. Samples of each were performed Thursday night by the Orchestra of New Spain, at the Dallas City Performance Hall.
Presented under the umbrella of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Soluna Festival, with its myth-and-legend theme, each … [visit site to read more]
