“Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will select a section or a film in its entirety, highlighting the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment features the classic “The {…}
(Credit: Virginia Opera) Tosca is the ultimate diva role. It’s the role most sopranos dream of singing because of its demands both as a singer and actress. This week the Virginia Opera will see rising star Ewa Plonka make her company debut in her very first “Tosca” performances. Plonka, a prize winner of such prestigious competitions as the Marcello Giordani {…}
(Credit: Charles Duprat / Opera de Paris) As we continue to get into the rhythm for the new season, we present a quiz that puts one of the main elements of any new season at the forefront: new productions. Regardless of how you might feel about the current trends of modern productions, there is no denying that they present unique {…}
(Credit: Karli Cadel) This week, the Metropolitan Opera will open its 2019-20 season with a new production of “Porgy and Bess.” The acclaimed production by James Robinson is set to feature an all-star cast as well as some rising stars and Met debutants. Among the newcomers is Frederick Ballentine, who will perform the role of Sportin’ Life in his Met {…}
As we continue our celebration of the 2019-20 season’s beginnings, we continue our celebration of opera houses around the world. While the previous quiz was all about trivia, this one is all about visual recognition. We will present an image of an opera theater and it is up to you to guess the correct one. We think you’ll enjoy this {…}
Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will select a section or a film in its entirety, highlighting the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment features “The Sum of {…}
The 2019-20 season is underway and in honor of that we will take a tour around the opera world to survey some interesting facts about the major companies. So over the next few weeks, the opera quizzes will be aimed at spotlighting different aspects of opera companies. This first one is all about trivia and history. Have fun!
(Credit: Warner Bros) Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will select a section or a film in its entirety, highlighting the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment features {…}
This week, the Maggio Musicale is set to open its 2019’20 season with an intriguing double bill. The two operas set to be presented will include Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci” and the world premiere of Riccardo Panfili’s ‘”Noi, due, quattro…” with two very respected artists. But it is Panfili’s opera which will showcase two rising stars in the opera world. Paolo Antognetti {…}
