Jennifer Rowley, Luca Pisaroni, Brian Jagde To Appear At Time In Kids Event

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Time In Kids Arts Initiative has announced that it will be joining forces with three major international opera stars for its “Vissi d’Amore,” a concert on Feb. 11, 2018. The event will feature bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni, Tenor Brian Jagde, and soprano Jennifer Rowley and is aimed at raising funds to continue “transforming the lives and learning of chronically disadvantaged public school {…}

News

Metropolitan Opera 2018-19 Preview: Adriana Lecouvreur

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On Dec. 31, 2018, the Metropolitan Opera will celebrate the New Year’s with a new production of Cilea’s “Adriana Lecouvreur,” with the opera making a return for the first time since 2009. This time, Sir David McVicar will bring his acclaimed production from the Royal Opera House with Anna Netrebko and Piotr Beczala. The duo will reunite at the Met for {…}

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Pittsburgh Opera To Premiere ‘Glory Denied’

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On February 23, 2019 the Pittsburgh Opera is set to present the local premiere of Tom Cipullo’s “Glory Denied.” The work, based on a book by Tom Philpott, tells the true story of U.S. Army Colonel Jim Thompson, who was held captive as a prisoner of war longer than any other American in history. The work, which only features four {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Teatro Comunale di Bologna 2018 Review: Don Giovanni

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No one can complain that Jean-Francois Sivadier, the director for Bologna Teatro Comunale’s production of “Don Giovanni,” failed to think carefully about the the work’s underlying themes, its dramatic drivers and the construction of its characters, in fact, the problem was the exact opposite. His program notes teem with observations and ideas; in one short paragraph alone, there is enough {…}

Special Features

10 Must See Operas In 2019 [North America Edition]

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Even though 2018 is coming to an end, there is a lot of opera to look forward to in 2019. There will be even more stars, world premieres, new productions, and rarely performed works that will be showcased throughout the world. In celebration of the new year, let’s take a look at the operas OperaWire believes are not be missed {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Interview: Why ‘Opera As Opera’ Author Conrad L. Osborne Asserts That Artform Is In Creative Decline

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“They just don’t sing as well as they used to.” You’ve heard it at some point during your opera-going. Some might dismiss such a statement as Golden Age Fallacy, nostalgic thinking that only emphasizes the positive aspects of the past and holding them up as better than the positives of the modern era. But Conrad L. Osborne thinks that is {…}

Opera Quiz

Opera Quiz: Which Puccini Hero Are You?

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Tosca. Mimí. Rodolfo and his bohemian friends. Musetta. Suor Angelica. Manon Lescaut. Gianni Schicchi. Turandot. Cio-Cio San. The list goes on and on when it comes to Puccini’s iconic characters. Each and everyone is crucial to the composer’s output and the way that he gives them each unique voices are a part of the reason for his transcendence. In honor {…}

Opera Wiki

Artist Profile: Soprano Edita Gruberova, A Bel Canto Queen

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When it comes to the bel canto repertoire, Edita Gruberova is one of the most beloved interpreters of the 20th century. Born on Dec. 23, 1946, the Slovak soprano would become known for her incredible vocal range and her technical precision in the bel canto repertory. She studied at the Bratislava Conservatory followed by the Academy of Performing Arts in {…}