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The Road Ahead at City Opera

New York City Opera will be closing up shop during the 2008-09 season while its home, Lincoln Center's New York State Theater, undergoes major renovations. But big plans are in the works down the road including an opera based on “Brokeback Mountain.” Washington Post classical music critic Anne Midgette talks about Gérard Mortier, City Opera's new general manager, and the man behind this risky roll of the dice.

Our blog: John Schaefer on risk and reward in the opera world.

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Sergio Mendes

Brazilian bandleader Sergio Mendes introduced bossa nova to American audiences in the 60s. More recently, he became the signature sound of Starbucks. He joins us to talk about his new album, his second in collaboration with producer will.i.am of Black Eyed Peas. The new record, Encanto, features several other guests like pop star Fergie and Latin singer Juanes.

Sergio Mendes performs Sat. Jun. 21 at Carnegie Hall, as part of the JVC Jazz Festival.

Sergio Mendes' Website

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Martha Wainwright

Martha Wainwright was famously reluctant to follow her brother Rufus, mother Kate McGarrigle and father Loudon Wainwright III into a musical career. But it’s a good thing she didn’t act on that reticence as demonstrated by "I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too," her new album of lush folk-pop songs. She joins us with a live performance in the studio.

Martha Wainwright's Website

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