Anna Netrebko, Leonard Warren, Leonie Rysanek & The Famed Interpreters of ‘Macbeth’ At the Met Opera

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(Credit: Ken Howard / Metropolitan Opera) Verdi’s “Macbeth” may be a major repertory staple, but its Met history is actually not as extensive as one might imagine. In sum, the Verdi opera has appeared just 105 times in the company’s history. When it returns on Wednesday, Sept. 25, the company will be reviving it for the first time in five {…}

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Met Opera 2018-19 Preview: A Look At the Historic ‘Falstaff’ Interpreters, Including Tito Gobbi, Victor Maurel, & Leonard Warren, Among Others

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The title character of Verdi’s “Falstaff” is a notoriously challenging role. Not only is there a certain vocal quality required, but a poor actor can sink the entire opera; Falstaff is what makes his own titular opera work in a way quite similar to the eponymous personage of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” The Metropolitan Opera is set to revive Verdi’s final {…}

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Artist Profile: Baritone Leonard Warren, Legendary Verdi Interpreter

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Leonard Warren, born on April 21, 1911, was one of the greatest American baritones in opera history. He is also widely remembered for one of the most tragic deaths in the artform. Warren grew up in the Bronx and worked in his father’s fur business early in his life. At 24, he joined the chorus of the Radio City Music {…}

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Opera Roles You Forgot Legendary Baritone Leonard Warren Performed

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When you hear the name Leonard Warren, you always hear another name – Verdi. The baritone, born on April 21, 1911, was dedicated to the great Italian and practically sang every great baritone role that Verdi wrote. You name it. For many, he was the ultimate Rigoletto (he performed the opera 89 times at the Metropolitan Opera), while others will {…}

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On This Day: 35 Fun Facts About Isabel Leonard

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Isabel Leonard turns 35 on Saturday Feb. 18. The singer’s stature has grown over the past few years as the artist, so beloved around the United States, has seen her profile grow ever greater around the world. She is coming off major turns as Adalgisa in “Norma” and Charlotte in “Werther,” which she is currently performing at the Metropolitan Opera. {…}

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High Definition Tape Transfers Releases Jussi Björling’s ‘Golden Trovatore’

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The 1952 RCA recording of Verdi’s “Il trovatore” starring Jussi Björling can now be heard at a higher quality than ever before thanks to High Definition Tape Transfers and Harmony Restorations’ newest release. This celebrated recording features Björling along with Zinka Milanov, Fedora Barbieri, Leonard Warren, Nicola Moscon, Margaret Roggero, and Paul Franke. Renato Cellini is heard leading the RCA {…}

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Opera Quiz: Which Opera Star Is It – April Edition?

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There are a lot of opera stars born in April. They include the likes of Walter Berry, Leonard Warren, Monserrat Caballe, Lily Pons, Mariela Devia, Franco Corelli, Sondra Radvanovsky, Danielle De Niese, Natalie Dessay, Fiorenza Cossotto, Siegfried Jerusalem, Gianni Raimondi, Leo Nucci, Italo Tajo, and several others. So to celebrate the April birthdays we are going to dedicate this quiz {…}

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Obituary: Legendary Voice Teacher Anthony Frisell Dies

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Legendary voice teacher Anthony Frisell has died. The voice teacher died on Feb. 27 and will be remembered for for his contributions to the opera community, particularly his acclaimed book series. Born in New Orleans to Italian parents, the voice teacher went on to direct operas with Dorothy Kirsten, Zinka Milanov, Mario Del Monaco, Leonard Warren, Victoria de los Angeles and {…}