Musically, this double bill of "Cavalleria Rusticana" and "Pagliacci" was excellent through and through. And from a visual perspective, the latter work was certainly worth the price of admission. However, there is still a lot to be desired from the Mascagni opera, which makes this night somewhat of a letdown.
Goals decide games and there is no doubt that the Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona semifinal will feature some of the best goal scorers in the game. But which side has the better midfield and attackers?
Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich.There are so many stories to follow in this matchup. Pep Guardiola vs. Luis Enrique. The 7-0 thrashing in the 2013 semifinals. Bayern's injuries against Barcelona's resurgence. Which side wins the possession battle?And on and on and on.But the players will ultimately decide the game and in this tie the backline will be the one with the greatest pressure. Which holds serve? Which implodes? Here is a look at the goaltenders and defenders for each side in this tie.
The NHL will have its second Game 7 of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs Wednesday as the Tampa Bay Lightning and Detroit Red Wings face off in the pivotal game. The other Game 7 was between the Washington Capitals and New York Islanders, which Washington won 2-1.This game between Tampa and Detroit features a number of unique and prominent storylines that could decide the outcome. Here is a look at these stories.
The votes are in and the best player in the Premier League is Chelsea's Eden Hazard. The votes are in and the best player in the Premier League is Chelsea's Eden Hazard.
All in all, "The Merry Widow" is not only for opera lovers, but also for those who might be interested in something lighter. With its dance numbers and spoken dialogue, the work could be a hit with Broadway lovers as well as those often daunted by the all-consuming power of the medium. The cast was stellar and the orchestra, led by the peerless Fabio Luisi, really connected with audiences on a visceral level.
The Gareth Bale Transfer Saga continues. But will Real Madrid really sell its prized asset? Tell me if you have heard this one before -- Gareth Bale is for sale.
There are only two NHL series remaining in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. One of those series will come to an end on Monday, while the other could also meet its ending or get an extension through Wednesday.Latin Post takes a look at these do-or-die games and predicts whose NHL season will continue and who will go home:
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi continued their tremendous seasons with two big games this past week. Each player contested a Champions League contest and then sought a new way to lead their respective clubs to Spanish League glory.
Javier Hernandez has not had a great season. Javier Hernandez has not had a great season. That much is true. The Mexican striker has spent most of his time in Spain's capital warming the bench and waiting for an opportunity had never looked like it would come.
The relationship between Cuba and the United States has taken an interesting turn in recent weeks with President Barack Obama's recent meetings with Raul Castro in hopes of bettering the two nations' relationships.
The Champions Draw announced the semifinals matchups and they results were quite interesting.Real Madrid and Juventus got a chance to take on one another for the second straight year while Pep Guardiola will test his Bayern Munich against his former club Barcelona. Which teams have the edge in these matchups?
Why the Winnipeg Jets are no longer Stanely Cup contenders. You could feel the tears in Winnipeg. The ride was fun while it lasted, but it was not enough to give a starving fanbase something it has wanted for so long -- a playoff win.
The Champions League semifinal is upon us with a number of interesting possibilities.The four remaining teams certainly have intentions of making headlines in May and it should be interesting to see how everything falls into place when all is said and done. Whatever the case, here is a look at which sides look strongest.
This "Don Carlo" had tremendous star power to bring Verdi's wondrous drama to visceral life. Despite an often frustrating production, the singers and musicians were on a level that more than made up for its shortcomings.
Round one is slowly but surely coming to an end with two more series facing elimination games on Thursday evening. Here is a look at how things could shake out after Thursday.
Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 1-0 to advance to the Champions League Semifinals. Talk about exorcising your demons. Real Madrid did just that by taking a cathartic 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the crucial second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals.
The Stanley Cup playoffs continue on Wednesday with four major games. Two of those series could come to an end while the other two will face pivotal Game 4's that could shift the series one way or another.
They say that soccer games last 90 minutes and to win, you have to play for the full duration.But if the Champions League has taught us anything on Tuesday, it is that all you need is one half to close out a two-legged series. In both games of the day, the winning squad killed off any hopes of its opponent of advancing.
The Champions League returns on Tuesday with the second leg of the quarterfinals. The Champions League returns on Tuesday with the second leg of the quarterfinals.
The Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi saga continued this past week with both players getting chances to make statements in the Champions League and the Spanish League.
Ballet Hispanico's 2015 New York season got underway on Tuesday, April 14 with a program featuring new works by such choreographers as Miguel Mancillas, Rosie Herrera and Gustavo Ramirez Sansano.Ahead of the big night, Latin Post had an opportunity to speak with the company's artistic director Eduardo Vilaro, who has been in charge since August 2009. Vilaro spoke about his championing of young Latin American artists as well as his viewpoint on what arts organizations need to do to strengthen their relationships with audiences and communities.
