The most bejeweled model I saw on my visit was the Beijing Opera Mask, made primarily for the Chinese market.

FORBES: Writing Instruments As Objets D��Art

First, my favorite recording, MUSIC FROM THE HAMBURG OPERA from the Academy for Alta Music Berlin didn't show up in any category.

NPR: Critic's Picks for Classical Music Grammys

Best vocal performance was one of the strongest categories this year, but a disc called OPERA PROBITA from Cecilia Bartoli was easily my favorite.

NPR: Critic's Picks for Classical Music Grammys