Anthony Tommasini

Anthony Tommasini is the chief classical music critic for The New York Times. He is the author of several books, including Virgil Thomson: Composer on the Aisle.

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Rehabilitating Puccini

The immense popularity of operas such as Tosca or La Bohème has long rendered the composer suspect in high-minded circles—but opinion within the academy is catching up with audiences.
- Anthony Tommasini
- November 6, 2018