Fun Facts About Sergei Leiferkus’ Met Opera Career
Russian Baritone Sergei Leiferkus, born on April 4, 1946, is recognized for his unique vocal quality. If you haven’t heard him before, then you should,…
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Heartbeat Opera’s 2018 Festival to Feature Radical ‘Fidelio’ & ‘Don Giovanni’
Heartbeat Opera has just announced that it will be showcasing Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” and Beethoven’s “Fidelio” this May in radical interpretations. “Don Giovanni,” which will…
‘Vestas Feuer,’ Beethoven’s ‘Other’ Opera
Beethoven only ever finished one opera – “Fidelio.” But this wasn’t the only work he attempted to create. In fact, the famed composer did intend…
5 Notable Non-Wagnerian Roles By Tenor René Kollo
Rene Kollo (or René Kollodzieyski, as he was born on Nov. 20, 1937), was a renowned Wagnerian tenor. He took on every major leading role…
Opera Profile: Beethoven’s “Fidelio”
“Fidelio” first premiered on Nov. 20, 1805 and is the only opera composed by Ludwig Van Beethoven. While he was originally working with librettist Emanuel…
Jon Vickers’ 5 Greatest Roles
Jon Vickers, born on Oct. 29, 1926, built up a career as one of the finest dramatic tenors of his time. He conquered a wide…
Andrea Chénier & Opera’s Greatest Patriotic Revolutionaries
It is the month of revolutions with a number of major countries acquiring their respective independence in the month of July. Just to list some…
Best of Metropolitan Opera 2016-17: Anna Netrebko, Plácido Domingo Lead The Top 10 Casts Of the Year
After looking at the top female and male singers as well as the finest maestros of the 2016-17 season, we now turn the spotlight on…
Renée Fleming, Nina Stemme & Bryn Terfel Headline BBC Proms 2017
The BBC Proms has announced its summer schedule and as always there will be a lot of offerings for opera lovers. Here is a look…
Metropolitan Opera Review 2016-17 – Fidelio: Beethoven’s Ode to Women Celebrated With Stunning Cast & Production
I preface this by stating that this review is for the performance on March 24, 2017. I would also like to recognize that this is just one,…