A classical view (June 6, 2009)

Here are some of the latest reviews from the CVNC.org or the Classical Voice of North Carolina, a nonprofit, online performing arts journal:

Up and at ‘em at Manbites Dog Theater: The Age of Arousal – This strong and provocative show continues through June 7 and then resumes June 10-13 at Manbites Dog Theater in the Bull City. Full review

Opera Company of NC in the Out-of-Doors – The largest of Raleigh’s three opera companies offered a concert in lieu of the staged work it has postponed till the fall: Opera Company of NC in the Out-of-Doors, with Sarah Jane McMahon, soprano, Robert McPherson, tenor, Lucas Meachem, baritone, and the OCNC Orchestra, Timothy Myers, conductor Full review

Bread & Puppet Theater Feeds the Body and Diverts the Mind – A fine touring company played in the RLT amphitheatre – rather than in Memorial (for a refreshing change)Full review