(Credit: Curtis Brown) “Halka” is as one of the masterpieces in the Polish operatic repertory and is frequently performed in its country of origin. In recent times the opera has garnered greater international attention with showcases at Carnegie Hall, Bard Music Festival, and the Bel Canto Opera. This week, “Halka” will get a new production at the Theater an der {…}
(Credit: Elena-Cherkashyna/ Arielle Doneson/ Fay Fox) It’s that time of year during which we look back at the past 365 days and the big moments that defined them. Every year, the opera world has its share of rising and breakout artists that are likely to become the next generation of stars. These singers are discovered in competitions, festivals or young {…}
Maria Callas is one of the greatest opera legends the world has ever known. Her career spanned several decades with the soprano best known for her intense portrayals of a wide range of roles. So for this quiz, we turn to her roles and repertory. How well do you know her trajectory? Have fun!
(Credit:(c) Wiener Staatsoper / Michael Poehn) On Dec. 8, 2019 the Wiener Staatsoper will make history performing “Orlando.” The work was composed by Olga Neuwirth, the first woman to be commissioned to compose an opera for the theater in over 150 years. Based on Virginia Woolf’s novel of the same name, the work will feature an international cast including celebrated {…}
Donizetti, born on Nov. 29, 1797, is one of the major contributors to the modern canon. Among his most recognized operas are “Lucia di Lammermoor,” “L’Elisir d’Amore,” the Tudor Queen trilogy, and “Don Pasquale” to name just a few. But he composed dozens upon dozens of works throughout his career, many of which remain obscure to this day. So for {…}
“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 looks at Martin Scorsese {…}
“Fidelio” is the only opera that Beethoven gave the world. And while its flaws are notable, there is no doubt that its finest, there are few things more powerful than this very opera. So to celebrate the anniversary of the opera’s world premiere on Nov. 20, 1805, we have prepared a fun little quiz that will “reveal” how you would {…}
“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 looks at Fred Rogers’ {…}
(Credit: Elena Cherkashyna) Tenor Xabier Anduaga has been around for a couple of years singing throughout Europe. But this past summer, he announced himself to the opera world at large when he became the winner of Operalia. Now he will further cement his position as he makes his return to the Donizetti Festival with “Lucrezia Borgia,” in his role debut {…}
