The Harrison Friends of Opera & Teatro Grattacielo to Present Evening of Neapolitan Song

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The Harrison Friends of Opera and Teatro Grattacielo will present an evening of Neapolitan song and favorite melodies at the Harrison, New York, Public Library on July 11, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Artists performing include soprano Clara Luz Iranzo, mezzo-soprano Eugenia Forteza, and tenors Diego Valdez, David Santiago, and Enzo Pizzimenti. Pianist Alla Milchtein and accordionist Ezio Pelliteri will accompany. {…}

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Obituary: Heldentenor William Cochran Passes at 78

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(Image Source: Opera Magazine) Tenor William Cochran has passed away on Jan. 16, 2022. He was 78. Born on June 23, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio, he would go on to study at the Curtis Institute and the Music Academy of the West. He would go on to win the Lauritz Melchior Heldentenor Foundation Award and made his Met Opera debut {…}

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Opera Orlando Launches SINGS Initiative for Young Singers

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Opera Orlando has launched a training program for young singers entitled the Summer Institute for the Next Generation of Singers, (SINGS). SINGS is designed specifically for high school students with inclinations to be professional lyrical singers. SINGS members will engage with several workshops and coachings focused on vocal development, professional presence, acting, yoga, vocal health seminars, vocal anatomy sessions and {…}

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Artist Profile: Eric Owens, One of America’s Leading Bass-Baritones

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(Credit: Dario Acosta) One of the leading American bass-baritones, Eric Owens, is famous for his wide array of operatic interpretations—ranging from Saariaho to Mozart to Dvorak to Adams. Owens was born July 11th, 1970 in Philadelphia. From a young age, Owens was inspired by music and began playing the piano at age six. By the time he reached high school, {…}

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The 30 Influential LGBTQIA+ Players In Opera

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Happy Pride! As we continue our pride celebration, we turn to the most influential LGBTQIA+ performers, administrators, directors, and others who have been influential in the opera world in shaping the conversation and boosting visibility. For this list, we honed in on the accomplishments of these individuals and the way they have used their voice to push diversity and education {…}

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Composer Profile: George Walker, A Historic Pulitzer-Prize Winner

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George Walker was one of the great Black composers of all time. Born on June 27, 1922, in Washington D.C., his mother Rosa King supervised his first piano lessons when he was but five years of age. By the time he was 14-years-old and a student of Howard University, Walker hosted his first recital. He was then admitted into the {…}

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Composer Profile: Samuel Barber, Pulitzer Prize Winner Of A Great American Opera

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Samuel Barber was one of the great American composers of the 1900s. Born on March 9, 1910, he grew up in Pennsylvania and expressed great interest in music from an early age. He composed his first work “Sadness” at age seven and at age 10 attempted his first opera “The Rose Tree.” He became even more serious about composition throughout {…}

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Social Media Beat (8/25-31) – While In Rehearsals Opera Stars Relax With Loved Ones

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It was another week of rehearsals as many houses are preparing their 2017-18 seasons. And it was also a week where many of your favorite opera singers shared pictures with their loved ones. First off, Michael Fabiano announced his engagement to his boyfriend Bryan McCallister. The two have been in London where Fabiano is preparing a new production of “La {…}

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Pride Month 2017: Remembering the Great LGBT Composers of the Past

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This week we continue our celebration of pride month. We’ve now looked at some of the most popular LGBT operas and commemorated Harvey Milk and Stonewall. Now OperaWire looks at some of the legendary composers in opera and classical music who were part of the LGBT community. Some of these composers were unfortunately never able to be open about their {…}

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The Harrison Friends of Opera & Teatro Grattacielo to Present Evening of Neapolitan Song

Obituary: Heldentenor William Cochran Passes at 78

Opera Orlando Launches SINGS Initiative for Young Singers

Artist Profile: Eric Owens, One of America’s Leading Bass-Baritones

The 30 Influential LGBTQIA+ Players In Opera

Composer Profile: George Walker, A Historic Pulitzer-Prize Winner

Composer Profile: Samuel Barber, Pulitzer Prize Winner Of A Great American Opera

Social Media Beat (8/25-31) – While In Rehearsals Opera Stars Relax With Loved Ones

Pride Month 2017: Remembering the Great LGBT Composers of the Past