Artist Profile: Soprano Teresa Stratas, An Incomparable Singing Actress

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Teresa Stratas, born on May 26, 1938, was a consummate singing actress. Born in Canada to Greek parents, Stratas was destined for a career defined by brilliant combination of vocal and dramatic skills. Watch any performance of hers on video and you will immediately find yourself immersed in a world she creates all on her own. At age 20 she {…}

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Artist Profile: Italian Powerhouse Franco Bonisolli

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Franco Bonisolli is one of the finest Italian tenors of his generation. Born on May 25, 1938, the tenor managed a solid career throughout the 1970s and 1980s, his onstage and offstage personality often drawing great attention. His career kicked off in 1962 in lyric tenor roles like Nemorino in “L’Elisir d’amore,” Alfredo in “La Traviata,” Rodolfo in “La Bohème,” {…}

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Starline To Sell Marina Rebeka Documentary

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The documentary “Marina Rebeka: Blessings of Will and Talent” has been picked up by Starline. Variety reported that the London-based company will sell the one-off documentary internationally. In a press statement Piers Nightingale, director of acquisitions at Starline noted, “While Marina Rebeka’s leading roles in ‘Norma,’ ‘La Traviata’ and ‘La Bohème,’ to name a few, have won the highest praise from {…}

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50th Anniversary of Tullio Serafin’s Death To Get Major Celebration

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It is now 50 years since the celebrated Italian conductor Tulio Serafin passed away. During an illustrious career that lasted over 70 years, he had a significant impact on the world of opera and on music in general. Probably he is now most clearly remembered for his association with the work of Maria Callas, and in particular their landmark recordings, {…}

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Lisette Oropesa, Patricia Racette & Poul Ruders Headline Santa Fe Opera’s 2019 Season

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The Santa Fe Opera has announced its 2019 season. While the 2018 season has yet to begin, the upcoming 2019 edition will showcase five productions, including one new world premiere. Here is a look Productions Vanessa Vasquez and Mario Chang lead Puccini’s “La Bohème” with a stellar cast that also includes Kirsten Mackinnon and Zachary Nelson. Jader Bignamini conducts the production {…}

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Carlos Álvarez To Return To The Metropolitan Opera

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Spanish baritone Carlos Álvarez is set to return to the Metropolitan Opera. The baritone told Platea Magazine in an interview that he will return to the New York stage in the title role of “Simon Boccanegra” and in “La Bohème.” During the interview, he also said that it was on the Met stage that he started to have issues with {…}

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Artist Profile: A Look At Fiery Tenor Michael Fabiano

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Tenor Michael Fabiano, born on May 8, 1984, has fashioned a major career for himself in the modern opera world. To this point, he has established a foothold at all the major opera houses around the globe, including the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House, Teatro Real, Paris Opera, San Francisco Opera, and Canadian Opera Company, among others. The tenor was {…}

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Opera Ithaca Announces 5th Anniversary 2018-19 Season

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Opera Ithaca has announced its 2018-19 season, its 5th edition. The season will showcase four productions, including a world premiere. Thomas’ “Hamlet” opens the season, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the work’s Paris Opera premiere in a production by director/designer Zachary James. Conductor, Keith Chambers leads a cast that includes Garrett Obrycki as Hamlet, Holly Flack as Ophelie, Leah Marie {…}

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Florida Grand Opera Presents Its 2018-19 Season

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The Florida Grand Opera has announced its 2018-19 season, featuring four productions. The season opens with Puccini’s timeless tale “La Bohème.” Performances will be held in Miami and then in Fort Lauderdale with a cast to be announced at a later moment. Performance Dates: Nov. 3-17, 2018 Mozart’s masterpiece “Le Nozze di Figaro” follows with such famous arias as “Voi {…}

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Artist Profile: Soprano Teresa Stratas, An Incomparable Singing Actress

Artist Profile: Italian Powerhouse Franco Bonisolli

Starline To Sell Marina Rebeka Documentary

50th Anniversary of Tullio Serafin’s Death To Get Major Celebration

Lisette Oropesa, Patricia Racette & Poul Ruders Headline Santa Fe Opera’s 2019 Season

Carlos Álvarez To Return To The Metropolitan Opera

Artist Profile: A Look At Fiery Tenor Michael Fabiano

Opera Ithaca Announces 5th Anniversary 2018-19 Season

Florida Grand Opera Presents Its 2018-19 Season