A Mesmerizing Evening at Bard: Leon Botstein Conducts ‘La Damnation de Faust’
On August 18, the Bard Music Festival came to a captivating climax with Hector Berlioz's "La Damnation de Faust," conducted by the esteemed Leon Botstein. The performance, held at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, featured an array of stellar vocalists and musicians who brought the dramatic tale of Faust to life. Leon Botstein, who has been at the helm of Bard's musical endeavors for years, demonstrated his exceptional...