Catalina Cuervo has become synonymous with one role; “Maria de Buenos Aria.” The role has brought her much acclaim around the United States as she has brought the opera to major companies in Arizona, New Orleans, Florida, Cincinnati, and Atlanta. To date, she is also the soprano who has performed the role more than any other singer and as OperaWire noted, she {…}
Over the past 30 years, Maria Guleghina has been one of the most sought-after sopranos of her generation. Her dramatic skills and her immense voice have captivated audiences around the world as she brought them some of the most memorable interpretations. Her Abigaille in “Nabucco” and Lady Macbeth in “Macbeth” are legendary, while her Turandot was a revelation when she {…}
Thomas Hampson has long been one of the greatest opera singers of his generation singing in all the great opera houses in the world and interpreting some of the most iconic roles in the art form. He has also been recognized as a great recitalist showing great enthusiasm for the American Songbook and a big proponent of Mahler’s music in {…}
Carmen Giannattasio is one of the consummate singing actresses of today, her soprano able to take on a wide range of repertoire that includes the works of Verdi, Puccini, Leoncavallo, Bellini, Rossini, and Donizetti. In recent years, we’ve seen her move into more dramatic territory with recent forays into such works as “I Masnadieri.” Now she is taking another step {…}
Barbara Hannigan is one of today’s most diverse performers in the industry. She has become one of the most acclaimed sopranos of her generation and has become an advocate for 20th and 21st-century works. She has also showcased her talents as a conductor leading some of the world’s greatest orchestras. And she has also been the inspiration for many composers {…}
“Tosca” is probably the greatest diva in the opera canon. The role is so iconic that most sopranos dream of performing it at some points in their respective careers. The work combines rich music with one of the most suspenseful acts in all of opera. It gives opportunities to sopranos to show off their vocal fireworks as well as their {…}
It’s been a whirlwind few years for Jennifer Rowley. The soprano, who had a huge breakout at the Metropolitan Opera in “Cyrano de Bergerac” during the 2016-17 season, has since been in demand all over the world creating memorable portrayal in such roles as title roles as Tosca and Medea. This week, she brings the role of Leonora to the {…}
What does it take for an opera singer to break out? The question is never simple and there are multiple ways. A competition win could be the defining moment. The same goes for a young artist program. Then there is a last minute cancellation that plunges an artist in the spotlight. For Romanian-American baritone Andrew G. Manea that may be the {…}
Its a big week for Colombian audiences. Strauss’ “Der Rosenkavalier” will make its Colombian premiere at the Teatro Mayor and not only is it being performed with some of the biggest European names in the world, it’s also be fully staged in a lavish traditional production. Among the many performers that will align for the premiere is Angela Brower, an American mezzo who {…}
Aida Garifullina is perhaps one of the biggest opera singers in the world today. Since her win at the Operalia competition in 2013, her star has risen quickly and she has been able to perform at some of the highest profile events in the world. This year alone she appeared at the World Cup opera gala, the opening and closing {…}
Sean Panikkar has slowly been growing through the ranks of the opera world. His numerous engagements with the Metropolitan Opera have made him visible throughout the world and he has been able to make important debuts at the Festival Aix en Provence, Cincinnati Opera, Pittsburgh Opera, and Fort Worth Opera in recent years. He has also been an advocate for {…}