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OperaWire Discusses ‘The Last Ship,’ The Kennedy Center & Denyce Graves

By Francisco Salazar
(Photo By Ken Howard/ Metropolitan Opera)

On Episode #5 of the OperaWire podcast, David and Francisco Salazar share their thoughts about the upcoming new performances of “The Last Ship” with Sting, which will grace the stage this summer.

They also discuss the news about Denyce Graves’ farewell performances, which will be at the Met in Porgy and Bess. David and Francisco discuss the performances they got to experience with Graves, including her historic Carmen.

The episode also sees them discuss the continuing drama at the Kennedy Center, including the Washington National Opera considering leaving the performance arts center.

Finally, they discuss their favorite recordings of Andrea Chenier.

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By Francisco Salazar

FRANCISCO SALAZAR, (Publisher) has worked as a journalist for over 10 years with such companies as Latin Post, and freelanced for Remezcla. He has also published for El Diario and La Opinion. He is a media producer and a classically trained cellist who has performed in the New York area.

With OperaWire he has lectured at Bard College and been featured on Fred Plotkin, Jennifer Rowley and Angel Blue's programs.

He holds a Masters in Media Management from the New School and a Bachelor's in Film Production and Italian studies from Hofstra University.

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