Cross-Dressing Wagner, Cheap Seats In Baltimore

Two very important developments in the music world.

A newly published letter finds Wagner ordering "something graceful for evenings at home" ... "The bodice will have a high collar, with a lace jabot and ribbons; close-fitting sleeves; the dress trimmed with puffed flounces - of the same satin material - no basque at the front (the dress must be very wide and have a train) but a rich bustle with a bow at the back, like the one at the front) ..."

He said it was for his wife. Sure.

Then there's the ticket-slashing announcement in Baltimore. Thanks to a $1 million grant, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is going to be able to offer tickets for $25 a pop. And not just rush seats to students, or special one-off deals. All seats, every night. Are you listening UBS?