Opera Profile: Poulenc’s ‘La Voix Humaine’

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First premiering on February 6, 1959, “La Voix Humaine” is a one-act opera for orchestra and a sole soprano performer. The work touches on many of opera’s classic themes, such as tragedy and unrequited love, but framing them within the context of telephone conversations shared between Elle and her unheard former lover. Much of Poulenc’s composition reflects the telephone conversation {…}

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Isabel Leonard, On Site Opera & Susan Graham Headline Caramoor Festival 2018

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The Caramoor Festival has announced its 2018 Festival with a number of opera stars participating and operatic selections. The season opens with Audra McDonald as she performs from the American Songbook accompanied by Andy Einhorn, the music director of the Caramoor Festival. The orchestra of St. Luke’s accompanies. Performance Date: June 16, 2018 Isabel Leonard and Sharon Isbin take the stage {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Houston Grand Opera 2017-18 Review – Elektra: The Great Goerke Is the Finest Elektra Of Our Time

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The aftermath of Hurricane Harvey forced the Houston Grand Opera out of its regular space in the Wortham Theater Center and into a temporary one, dubbed HGO Resilience Theater inside the cavernous George Brown Convention Center in downtown. Experiencing a performance in such an unusual setting wasn’t a unique experience for me after seeing a production of “Tannhauser” inside a {…}

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Obituary: Karl-Heinz Stryczek Dies At 80

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German operatic bass-baritone Karl-Heinz Stryczek has died at 80 on Jan. 24, 2018. The bass-baritone who was born on May 5, 1937, in Nikelsdorf, Germany was well-known for his work in the German repertoire and occasionally sang Verdi. He was a beloved artist at the Berlin Staatsoper and the Semper Oper Dresden and recorded many operas including “Lohengrin” alongside Martin {…}

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CD / DVD Releases – Week of Feb. 5: Meyerbeer & Rossini Rarities Get New Recordings

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It’s week of rarities with two rarely performed works getting new recordings. Here is a look! Margherita d’Anjou Meyerbeer’s little-known work gets a DVD by Dynamic from last year’s Festival della Valle d’Itria. The production was conducted by Fabio Luisi stars Giulia de Blasis and Arcangelo Carbotti. When OperaWire reviewed the show last year it said: “Certainly, it was a well-performed {…}

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Diana Damrau & Matthias Goerne Headline Barcelona Obertura Spring Festival

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The Barcelona Obertura Spring Festival has announced its upcoming 2019 festival. The festival, which will take place from March 4 to the 17, unites the Gran Teatro del Liceo, el Palau de la Música Catalana, el Auditorio de Barcelona and Barcelona Global, with the collaboration of Ibercamera and the backing of Ayuntamiento de Barcelona. The festival will include a number {…}

On This Day, Special Features

How Verdi Celebrates & Renovates Bel Canto Traditions in ‘Otello’

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Verdi’s “Otello” is one of the world’s greatest operas. For many, it is THE Italian opera. Premiering on Feb. 5, 1887, the penultimate opera in Verdi’s legacy is a work that is also the conjugation of all the styles that he had been playing with for decades. While many would look to “Falstaff” as a subversion of everything that had {…}

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Opera Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Great Black Artists in Opera History?

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It’s Black History Month! A year ago we dedicated the month to highlighting the great singers of the past, present, future, and even dedicated a special segment to Marian Anderson. This year we are going to have some fun, providing opera quizzes throughout the month that allow audiences to learn a bit more about the rich history of black artists {…}

Editorials

Editorial: Updated With Retraction – Peter Gelb Must Apologize to John Copley Lest He Damage Credibility in #MeToo Movement

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Editorial Note: Per a recent report from the New York Times, Copley’s remarks were aimed at the chorister and were largely inappropriate. Of course, the dispute rages and there seems to be much debate about who or what was said. Some of our own investigation has yielded similar contradiction. As such, we do note that until the clarity of the {…}

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Opera Profile: Poulenc’s ‘La Voix Humaine’

Isabel Leonard, On Site Opera & Susan Graham Headline Caramoor Festival 2018

Houston Grand Opera 2017-18 Review – Elektra: The Great Goerke Is the Finest Elektra Of Our Time

Obituary: Karl-Heinz Stryczek Dies At 80

CD / DVD Releases – Week of Feb. 5: Meyerbeer & Rossini Rarities Get New Recordings

Diana Damrau & Matthias Goerne Headline Barcelona Obertura Spring Festival

How Verdi Celebrates & Renovates Bel Canto Traditions in ‘Otello’

Opera Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Great Black Artists in Opera History?

Editorial: Updated With Retraction – Peter Gelb Must Apologize to John Copley Lest He Damage Credibility in #MeToo Movement