A Brief Survey of the Philosophy of Wagner’s ‘Tristan und Isolde’

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When Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde” premiered on June 10, 1865, it changed the world of music and art forever. Not only did it feature some of the most breathtaking music ever committed to a score, but it changed the way music could be written. The celebrated “Tristan” chord, which shattered the musical concept of a stable key, was only the {…}

On This Day

The Two Most Iconic Interpreters of Britten’s ‘Peter Grimes’

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Benjamin Britten’s “Peter Grimes” had its world premiere on June 7, 1945, and was immediately an operatic success. Hailed as a masterwork, Britten’s most famous opera has been a major staple in almost every opera house around the world. And while there have been numerous tenors that have staked their claim on the role, there are perhaps no artists better {…}

On This Day, Special Features

Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov & The Other Composers Influenced By Alexander Pushkin

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Alexander Pushkin is one of the greatest authors in the history of the world. He is also one of the writers who has had the greatest impact in the world of opera. Perhaps only such authors as Victor Hugo or William Shakespeare have seen as many of their works adapted to the opera stage as has Pushkin. And while those other {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Three in One – Mezzo-Soprano Dolora Zajick On Balancing Three Careers And Paving A Way For The Future

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How do you balance three different careers? That is the question that Dolora Zajick is asking herself as she steps into a new phase of her career. “I’m running my organization, I’m singing and I’m composing. And I’ve got to find a way to reorganize myself so I can do everything I want,” she told OperaWire during a conversation in {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

A Dream Come True – How Diana Damrau Fell in Love With The Music of Meyerbeer

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Diana Damrau’s “Grand Opera” album dedicated to Giacomo Meyerbeer was always meant to be. From her very first encounter with the famed German composer to her first meeting with Alain Lanceron, the global president of Warner Classics & Erato, the soprano was always going to develop a strong association with Meyerbeer. It just took a long time and a lot {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

A Second Wind – Tenor Gregory Kunde On His Return To The U.S., His Major Career Shift & Making History

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Did you know that Gregory Kunde is the only tenor in the history of opera to sing both Verdi and Rossini’s “Otello” within a two-week span? In fact, only one other tenor, Roberto Stagno, sang both roles, but it took him 10 years to complete the feat. But that is ultimately what makes Kunde such a special artist. At one {…}

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Artist Of The Week: Ermonela Jaho To Make Washington DC Debut In Her Signature Role

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Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” is one of the most heartbreaking operas and a staple of the repertoire. It has also become the vehicle for Ermonela Jaho, the Albanian soprano who is now associated with the role and has performed it throughout the world. After conquering major theaters in New York, London, Bologna, Paris and Venice, Jaho makes her Washington National Opera debut {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Teatro La Fenice Review 2016-17 – Lucia di Lammermoor: Nadine Sierra’ s Performance Hints At A Legend In the Making In Psychologically Nuanced Production

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When attending a performance of “Lucia di Lammermoor” at one of the world’s top opera houses one would be very surprised to find a Lucia who is not up to the job. We are, in fact, blessed with an array of professional singers who are well equipped to perform the role to the requisite standard but finding one who can {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Victor Herbert Renaissance Project LIVE! Review 2017: A Small Production Packs A Mighty Punch

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At the turn of the 20th century, Victor Herbert was widely regarded as a major composer making his mark with dozens and dozens of operettas. But the last century hasn’t always been kind to the Irish-American composer, many of his works getting largely ignored in the opera world. But for the last few years, the Victor Herbert Renaissance Project LIVE! {…}

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A Brief Survey of the Philosophy of Wagner’s ‘Tristan und Isolde’

The Two Most Iconic Interpreters of Britten’s ‘Peter Grimes’

Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov & The Other Composers Influenced By Alexander Pushkin

Three in One – Mezzo-Soprano Dolora Zajick On Balancing Three Careers And Paving A Way For The Future

A Dream Come True – How Diana Damrau Fell in Love With The Music of Meyerbeer

A Second Wind – Tenor Gregory Kunde On His Return To The U.S., His Major Career Shift & Making History

Artist Of The Week: Ermonela Jaho To Make Washington DC Debut In Her Signature Role

Teatro La Fenice Review 2016-17 – Lucia di Lammermoor: Nadine Sierra’ s Performance Hints At A Legend In the Making In Psychologically Nuanced Production

Victor Herbert Renaissance Project LIVE! Review 2017: A Small Production Packs A Mighty Punch