The Short Circuit: October 2012

The monthly Superconductor guide to classical happenings.
compiled by Paul J. Pelkonen

October is a time for Halloween and horrified looks from our favorite family.
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October is upon us, and concert venues across New York are throwing open their doors to eager throngs of listeners. Carnegie Hall opens. The Philharmonic and Metropolitan Opera are in full swing, and the city resounds as leaves get ready to turn brown.

Here's the slate:
The Metropolitan Opera has three shows opening this month:

• Oct. 9: Otello with Renée Fleming and Johan Botha.
• Oct. 23: Thomas Adès' The Tempest with Simon Keenlyside. A new production by Robert Lepage.
• Oct. 27: Le Nozze di Figaro with Ildar Abdrazakov in the title role.