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The 5 Greatest Musical Moments in Verdi’s ‘Un Ballo in Maschera’

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“Un Ballo in Maschera” is one of Verdi’s finest operas of his middle period. The libretto, while still rife with questionable melodramatic touches, features a compelling central character in the form of Riccardo / Gustavo. But more interestingly is the way that Verdi’s musical language has evolved throughout this particular work. “Ballo” is rife with glorious music that would easily {…}

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Beth Morrison Projects Announces ‘BMP: Next Generation’ Finalists For March 2018 Concert

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The Beth Morrison Projects has announced the “BMP: Next Generation” Composer Initiative Finalists, who will be showcased on March 17, 2018 at the National Sawdust in Brooklyn. The program will feature 10 vocal pieces from such emerging composers as Jessie Downs, Noah Kaplan, Molly Joyce, Michael Lanci, Matt McBane, Emma O’Halloran, Gemma Peacocke, Matthew Recio, Daniel Sabzghabaei, and Leaha Maria {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2017-18 Preview: The 5 Sopranos Who Have Sung ‘Semiramide’ At the Met

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Rossini’s “Semiramide” is arguably one of the finest operas that the composer created. Being his final Italian work, Rossini had attained a depth of craft that represented the culmination of years and years of steady work. Unfortunately, “Semiramide” is also monstrously difficult to mount and when it opens at the Metropolitan Opera on Feb. 19, 2018, the performance count for {…}

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Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – North America (2/16-18): Sonya Yoncheva, ‘Elizabeth Cree’ Lead Eventful Weekend

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With more and more companies opening up new productions and performances, this week’s selections feature mainly classic repertory works from a wide range of unique companies. Here are the operas we want you to see this weekend! Carmen – Sarasota Opera Lisa Chavez stars as the famed gypsy with Cody Austin as Don José and Hanna Brammer as Micaëla. Steven {…}

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Six Major Stars Returning To The Metropolitan Opera in 2018-19

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Every year the Metropolitan Opera throws in some surprises whether in repertoire or in casting choices. Sometimes those casting choices are curveballs that include important returns to the stage. This season, OperaWire pointed out six major artists that have not performed on the Met stage in years and will be pleasant surprises to hear and see in 2018-19. Denyce Graves  {…}

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Six Metropolitan Opera Debuts Not To Be Missed In 2018-19 Season

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Every season the Metropolitan Opera has some of the greatest stars in the world. Some return for the first time in years while others are Met veterans. But there are also debuts that are unexpected or important for the house. The 2018-19 season will undoubtedly bring six debuts that all opera goers need to see. Nicole Car -“La Boheme” The {…}

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Everything You Need to Know About the Met Opera’s 2018-19 Revival of Wagner’s Ring Cycle

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Anytime the Metropolitan Opera puts on a new production of Wagner’s “Der Ring des Nibelungen,” you better believe that it is a major event. The tetralogy will reappear in 2018-19 for the first time since the 2013 season, and as might be expected, there aren’t very many opportunities to check it out. So here is a rundown of the essential {…}