Zinka Milanov Competition Announces Jury & Schedule for 2022 Competition

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With over one hundred participants coming from over twenty countries, the Zinka Milanov Competition will take place July 8 – 17. The events will be held at the Ivan Zajc Croatian National Theatre in Rijeka, Croatia. Singers will compete in three rounds. The first round consists of one aria of the singer’s choice. Those advancing to the second phase of the {…}

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Opera Quiz: Who Was It: Zinka Milanov Or Birgit Nilsson?

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Zinka Milanov and Birgit Nilsson are two of the greatest artists of the 20th century. Not only were they superstar sopranos (albeit of different repertory), but they share a birthday. So in celebration of their special day, here’s a little quiz in which you’re tasked with figuring out which of the two divas the prompt refers too. Of course, don’t {…}

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Artist Profile: Soprano Zinka Milanov, Verdi Specialist

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There aren’t many well-known Croatian opera stars. But there is Zinka Milanov. Born on May 17, 1906, the Croatian diva would go on to one of the most stable careers at the Metropolitan Opera. She studied in Milan and Berlin during her youth, making her opera debut in Slovenia at age 21. Her role? Leonora in “Il Trovatore.” It was {…}

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The Roles Birgit Nilsson & Zinka Milanov Shared & Fought Over

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Zinka Milanov was born on May 17, 1906. Exactly 12 years later, on May 17, 1918, Birgit Nilsson was born. The two women would go on to markedly different careers, though they both performed at the greatest houses in the world and would perform with many of the same artists, albeit in different operas. Both women were dramatic sopranos, and {…}

DVD and CD Reviews, Reviews

CD Review: HDTT’s ‘Il Trovatore’

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Cellini’s golden “Trovatore” from 1952 is arguably one of the most enduring in discographic history. It has always been a favorite of English-speaking critics, bringing together the Met’s roster of international superstars: Björling, Milanov, Warren, and Barbieri. In Italy, its critical fortune has been more mitigated; yet when pressed, even as staunch a skeptic as the notoriously exacting Elvio Giudici {…}

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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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Obituary: Mezzo-Soprano Ruth Hesse Dies at 87

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On July 13, 2024, German mezzo-soprano Ruth Hesse died at the age of 87, Born on Sept. 18, 1936, in Wuppertal, Hesse studied with Peter Offermanns in Wuppertal and later in Hamburg. She also studied in Milan and debuted in 1958 at the Theater Lübeck as Orpheus in Gluck’s “Orfeo ed Euridice.” She would continue with the company for two {…}

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Princeton Festival Unveils 2024 Slate

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The Princeton Festival has announced its 2024 season, which will run from June 7-22, 2024. Here is a rundown of the vocal performances on offer. Angel Blue opens the season in performance with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra. Rossen Milanov conducts. Performance Date: June 7, 2024 Rossen Milanov leads a production of “Così fan tutte” starring Aubry Ballarò, Alexis Peart, David Walton, {…}

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Opera Columbus to Present Historic Production of ‘Eugene Onegin’

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Opera Columbus is set to present “Eugene Onegin” for the first time in the city’s history. The famed Tchaikovsky opera opens on March 1 and 2 at the Ohio Theatre and features a cast starring Lydia Grindatto as Tatyana, Morgan Smith in the title role, Dane Duarez as Lensky, and HIlary Ginther as Olga Larina. Rosetta Cucchi directs and Roseen {…}

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Zinka Milanov Competition Announces Jury & Schedule for 2022 Competition

Opera Quiz: Who Was It: Zinka Milanov Or Birgit Nilsson?

Artist Profile: Soprano Zinka Milanov, Verdi Specialist

The Roles Birgit Nilsson & Zinka Milanov Shared & Fought Over

CD Review: HDTT’s ‘Il Trovatore’

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

Obituary: Mezzo-Soprano Ruth Hesse Dies at 87

Princeton Festival Unveils 2024 Slate

Opera Columbus to Present Historic Production of ‘Eugene Onegin’