“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 a look at {…}
Following a good breakfast, I went for walk down to the quay to watch the fishing boats docking in the early morning sunlight. The cold air whipping off the Irish Sea made it clear that autumn was truly upon us. Crossing the river and looking back at the Wexford skyline you can see the National Opera House looming above the {…}
For those not familiar with Ireland, Wexford is a small town tucked away in the “sunny southeast,” although, it is not immune from its fair share of wind and rain. It is a small fishing port perched on the mouth of the River Slaney, which looks out over the Irish Sea. The town, which has an attractive sleepy feel, has {…}
On Wednesday, Oct. 24, the Americas Society will present a number of young artists from the Instituto Superior del Arte del Teatro Colón, a training division of the famed theater in Buenos Aires. Many of these artists are winners of the 12th Concurso Alejandro Cordero, a competition that features many of the young artists. It’s usually a major surprise to {…}
On Friday, the Metropolitan Opera showcased the United States premiere of “Marnie.” This is but the latest in a lengthy history of major premieres for the company, so we thought that we would take a look back at some of those notable moments and operas. How well do you know of the Met’s history of premieres? We hope that after {…}
“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 popular hit {…}
What do opera and musical theatre have in common? Do they belong in the same companies and spaces? Are they compatible? These are questions that the classical music world has been contending with for the past decades. In a push to expand an audience and bring younger audiences, such companies as the Lyric Opera of Chicago and other smaller companies {…}
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 {…}
Luciano Pavarotti is one of the most iconic opera stars in history. Born on Oct. 12, 1935, the tenor is a touchstone of popular culture, even for those who have never gone to an opera. In honor of Pavarotti’s legend, here is an opera quiz that tests you on how much you really remember about the great tenor.
