Verdi’s birthday is this coming week, which means this week’s quiz is all about the famed Italian composer and his work. For this edition of the quiz, we will either show you an image or a prompt and it will be your task to determine the opera that best fits. As always, have fun!
“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: Fox Searchlight Pictures) 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 {…}
(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 {…}
(Credit: Robert Workman) Don Carlo is one of Verdi’s most complex works and one that the composer never quite resolved. There are so many versions performed to this day and editions that include unperformed music. However the work continues to be sought after due to its juicy and complex characters. The title role in particular is one that most tenors {…}
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 {…}
