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Welsh National Opera 2018-19 Review: War & Peace

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On his deathbed, Sergei Prokofiev talked of his hope that “War and Peace,” the opera he considered to be his greatest composition for the stage, would eventually become known the world over in its definitive version. In Russia and other Slavic countries this has largely been achieved, but in the West, performances have been rare indeed. Welsh National Opera’s decision {…}
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Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (5/4-6): Rossini, Thomas Ades & Boito On Display

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This weekend is filled with a number of rarities and modern masterpieces all around the world. We look at what we think audiences can discover for the first time and rising stars performing these roles. La Donna del Lago, Opera Royal de Wallonie, Liege, Belgium  Salome Jicia takes on the title role in Rossini’s rarely performed drama with Marianna Pizzolato {…}
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New York City Center Encores! 2024 Review: Titanic

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   So, quite a few thoughts before reviewing this moving revival of the Peter Stone (story and book) and Maury Yeston (music and lyrics) “Titanic.” One is, well…having seen the piece during its original Tony award-winning run, I was more than thrilled to see it being revived. It is, and was, a wonder capturing the humanity and the disaster of {…}
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Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen to Perform in DACAMERA’s 2024-25 Season

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(Photo credit: Dario Acosta) DACAMERA has announced its 2024-25 season. This article only features classical voice works. Details on the rest of DACAMERA’s season can be found here. In his Huston recital debut, American countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen sings “Songs of Farewell” by Korngold, Schumann’s “Liederkreis,” Op. 39, selected Jewish songs and songs by H. Leslie Adams and Florence Price, {…}
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Opera Philadelphia to Present ‘Late Night Snacks’

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Opera Philadelphia is set to present “Late Night Snacks” from the Bearded Ladies Cabaret in September. The night will be hotsed by Jarbeaux, Cookie Diorio, and Eric Jaffe at The Closet, a custom-built cabaret at 201 South St. There will also be special guests from Opera Philadelphia including Dicky Dutton and Samantha Rose Williams to legendary composer Jennifer Higdon. Performances {…}
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New England Conservatory Announces December Streaming Slate

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The New England Conservatory has announced a slew of programs that it will present via its streaming platform throughout the month of December. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on vocal and operatic showcases. All the showcases can be viewed on the institution’s official website. First up will be a Lieberabend entitled “Forbidden Songs: Jewish Voices {…}

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