Opera’s Greatest Stars Pay Tribute to Late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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On Sept. 18, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg died at the age of 87. Ginsburg was known as a fearless leader who fought for gender equality and women’s rights and served on the Sumpreme Court for 27 years. She was also a lover of opera and frequently attended performances. She even made her operatic debut in 2016 in a {…}

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Jose van Dam Launches COVID-19 Relief Fundraising Campaign

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As the performing arts industry struggles due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Belgian bass-baritone Jose van Dam has launched a solidarity campaign to raise funds for artists affected by the widespread theater closure. The campaign comes in partnership with the Union des Artistes du Spectacle in Brussels, with a checking account set up to receive contributions meant for expenses such {…}

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Obituary: Former Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Member Joseph Rabbai Passes at 81

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Former Principal Clarinetist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Joseph Rabbai has passed away at the age of 81. According to Joffe Woodwinds’ Facebook page, Rabbai died of Heart surgery. In a statement, the organization said, “Joe Rabbai was a longtime friend, teach and colleague and someone who I dearly loved. He passed away this morning as a result of complications {…}

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Luciano Pavarotti, Natalie Dessay, Leona Mitchell, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Plácido Domingo Headline Week 20 of Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced week 20 of its nightly streams. This coming week’s slate will feature a number of renowned artists including Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo, Natalie Dessay, Ileana Cortrubas, Leona Mitchell, and Christine Goerke among others. Check out the streams on the company’s official website. Here is the full rundown. Monday, July 27 – Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor Starring {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Lawrence Brownlee, Russell Thomas, Jakub Jósef Orlinski Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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The state of the 2020-21 season is becoming clearer with each passing week, indicating that opera stream could very well remain at the forefront for the foreseeable future. So here are our top 10 operas to stream this week. And just a reminder to not forget to check out important discussions taking place regarding issues of race and equality in {…}

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Plácido Domingo, Cecilia Bartoli & Marina Rebeka Lead Opéra de Monte-Carlo’s 2020-21 Season

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The Opéra de Monte-Carlo has announced its 2020-21 season featuring five opera productions, concerts, and galas. Albin Grau conducts a cine concert of “Nosferatu.” Performance Dates: Oct. 21, 2020 Cecilia Bartoli headlines an evening of Baroque music alongside Sofia Vinnik, Petr Nekoranec, and José Coca Loza. Gianluca Capuano conducts a production by Jean-Louis Grinda. Performance Date: Nov. 19, 2020 Frédéric {…}

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Composer Profile: Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, Composer of Six Operas

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Back in the second half of the 1700s, Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, was the talk of Paris. These days, the composer, born in the French colony of Guadeloupe to a wealthy planter and an African slave on Dec. 25, 1745, remains relatively unknown. Saint-Georges’ rise started in the military school where he was said to be among the greatest {…}

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10 Essential & Historic Opera Recordings of Music by Black Composers (Updated with Addendum)

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June 8th marks the start of African-American Music Appreciation Month. While the talent and musical accomplishments of the black community cannot possibly be summarized in one article, we have compiled a list of notable recordings of not only great singers, but also composers whose works have been overlooked for decades, even centuries. In recent years more attention has finally been {…}

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Q & A: Varduhi Abrahamyan On ‘Carmen’ & Her Upcoming Metropolitan Opera Debut

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“Allure” and “brightness” have been some of the words used to describe mezzo-soprano Varduhi Abrahamyan. The Franco-Armenian mezzo is one of today’s rising stars, having performed at many of the leading theaters in the world including the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Théâtre des Champs Elysées, Opéra de Marseille, and Opernhaus Zürich. She is recognized for her Bel Canto interpretations in {…}

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Opera’s Greatest Stars Pay Tribute to Late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Jose van Dam Launches COVID-19 Relief Fundraising Campaign

Obituary: Former Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Member Joseph Rabbai Passes at 81

Luciano Pavarotti, Natalie Dessay, Leona Mitchell, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Plácido Domingo Headline Week 20 of Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams

Anna Netrebko, Lawrence Brownlee, Russell Thomas, Jakub Jósef Orlinski Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

Plácido Domingo, Cecilia Bartoli & Marina Rebeka Lead Opéra de Monte-Carlo’s 2020-21 Season

Composer Profile: Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, Composer of Six Operas

10 Essential & Historic Opera Recordings of Music by Black Composers (Updated with Addendum)

Q & A: Varduhi Abrahamyan On ‘Carmen’ & Her Upcoming Metropolitan Opera Debut