Not about Cornelius Reid. Tomorrow.

I like Alex Ross's New Yorker piece on Cavalli. After having performed in an abridged Calisto, I think I have a better appreciation for him than I once did -- though when I think of early opera, I still immediately go to my much-beloved Ulisse.

But, keeping this short, Ellen Rosand's book that Ross recommends is available, in what looks to be complete form, online at escholarsip.