Metropolitan Opera Preview 2016-17: Renée Fleming’s Met History With ‘Der Rosenkavalier’

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When she steps on stage this Thursday to take her final run of Richard Strauss’ “Der Rosenkavalier,” Renée Fleming will have closed a door to one of the roles that was at the core of her legacy at the Metropolitan Opera. The new Robert Carsen Production has a star-studded cast with the likes of Elina Garanca, Matthew Polenzani, Erin Morley {…}

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Here’s How Sir John Eliot Gardiner Will Celebrate Monteverdi’s 450th Birthday

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As part of Claudio Monteverdi’s 450th birthday anniversary, Sir John Eliot Gardiner is going on tour to recognize the father of opera. The tour is slated to last a whopping seven months, taking place around the globe in such countries as the UK, Germany, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, Spain and the USA. The tour will essentially feature performances of {…}

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Renée Fleming May Be Singing At Metropolitan Opera in 2019, Says NPR

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Renée Fleming is not retiring from the opera stage after all. A day ago the New York Times published an article that noted that Fleming would be saying goodbye to the opera stage with her final performance of “Der Rosenkavalier” this season. However, the NPR now reveals new information. According to a recent article, the diva will, in fact, look for {…}

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Wagner’s ‘Das Rheingold’ To Be Centerpiece of Fort Worth Opera’s 2018 Festival

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Fort Worth Opera’s 2018 Festival is slated to be monumental. The company has announced that it will be opening its weeks-long event with a production of “Das Rheingold,” the first installment in Wagner’s Tetralogy “Der Ring des Nibelungen.” “This is the first production of ‘Das Rheingold,’ or any opera from Wagner’s Ring Cycle, to be done in Fort Worth,” says {…}

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Opera Philadelphia 2016-17 Preview: ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’ Closes Season With Starry Young Cast

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Opera Philadelphia’s has announced that it will conclude its 2016-17 season with a new production Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The company will get five performances at the Academy of Music from April 28-May 7, all of which will be conducted by Corrado Rovaris, Opera Philadelphia’s celebrated Jack Mulroney Music Director. The new co-production, which premiered in November at Lyric {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2016-17 Review – Aida: Conductor Daniele Rustioni Dominates, Leads Riveting Cast In Memorable Performance

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I preface this by stating that this review is for the performance on March 31, 2017. I would also like to recognize that this is just one, performance of a seven-performance run. In an ideal situation, I would attend every performance and write a detailed review of the overall work. As it stands, I can only go on my perspective of one performance. Despite being such a familiar opera, {…}

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6 Reasons Why You Must Read Ryan Speedo Green Biography ‘Sing for Your Life’

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A year ago, the name Ryan Speedo Green might not be quite the household name that it has become. The bass, born on April 1, 1986, has had a whirlwind of a year. From his high-profile turn at the Metropolitan Opera in “La Bohème” to the release of “Sing for Your Life: A Story of Race, Music and Family,” a {…}

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How President Donald Trump’s Federal Budget Cuts to NEA Would Hurt Opera Companies

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On March 16, 2017, President Donald Trump formally released his outline for the 2018 Federal Budget, officially making clear his intent to defund numerous agencies and projects while investing billions into the already well-funded military complex. Among the agencies getting the boot was the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), which provides tremendous support for numerous arts organizations. As noted {…}

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Famed Soprano Jessye Norman Auctioning Off Art, Jewelry & Other Items

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Ever wanted to share something with Jessye Norman? Well, you might get that chance on March 29, 2017, when Doyle sells off the famed soprano’s “White Gates” collection. The live bid will start at 10 AM EDT. The soprano is leaving her country home, White Gates, and has put up the contents of the property on auction through Doyle. Among {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Preview 2016-17: Renée Fleming’s Met History With ‘Der Rosenkavalier’

Here’s How Sir John Eliot Gardiner Will Celebrate Monteverdi’s 450th Birthday

Renée Fleming May Be Singing At Metropolitan Opera in 2019, Says NPR

Wagner’s ‘Das Rheingold’ To Be Centerpiece of Fort Worth Opera’s 2018 Festival

Opera Philadelphia 2016-17 Preview: ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’ Closes Season With Starry Young Cast

Metropolitan Opera 2016-17 Review – Aida: Conductor Daniele Rustioni Dominates, Leads Riveting Cast In Memorable Performance

6 Reasons Why You Must Read Ryan Speedo Green Biography ‘Sing for Your Life’

How President Donald Trump’s Federal Budget Cuts to NEA Would Hurt Opera Companies

Famed Soprano Jessye Norman Auctioning Off Art, Jewelry & Other Items