Gerald Finley and Sarah Connolly Receives Honors From Queen of England

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Mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly, baritone Gerald Finley, conductor Sir Mark Elder and composer George Benjamin have received high honors from the Queen of England. Connolly, now officially a Dame, was made Commander of the British Empire (CBE) back in 2010. “I felt deeply honored and amazed that anyone would write in on my behalf and nominate me. At first, I thought {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Grand Thèâtre de Genève 2016-17 Review – Cosí Fan Tutte: Mozart Masterpiece Gets a Darker Twist

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Mozart’s “Così fan tutte,” a drama giocoso in two acts, was performed in Geneva, Switzerland’s second-largest city, during the first half of May 2017 to popular and media acclaim. The staging, scenery, costumes, and accessories were produced entirely by the Grand Thèâtre de Genève, a pillar of the city’s bustling and diverse cultural life. Opera has thrived in Geneva since {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q&A: Kate Lindsey Delves Into Her Debut Album ‘Thousands of Miles’

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For years Kate Lindsey has been dominating the operatic scene with her endearing characterizations in some of the most famous pants roles in the repertoire, particularly the character of Nicklausse in “Les Contes d’Hoffmann.” This year, audiences will finally be able to see Lindsey in a very different light as she explores the world of Kurt Weill and his contemporaries {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

The Detective Diva – Soprano Marina Rebeka On How She Rigorously Prepares Every Role, Her New Rossini Album & Future Projects

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“It’s like having a crime and then trying to justify it and find why it was committed.” That is how soprano Marina Rebeka, currently making her role debut as Donna Elvira at the Metropolitan Opera, approaches every single opera role or artistic endeavor she takes on. The soprano recently spoke with OperaWire regarding her upcoming projects, putting a spotlight on {…}

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Sondra Radvanovsky Headlines Palm Beach Gala

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Sondra Radvanvosky will perform at Palm Beach Opera’s annual gala. The soprano will participate in the company’s largest annual fundraising event. The concert will be an intimate recital and is considered “a perennial highlight of the Palm Beach social calendar.” Palm Beach Opera’s Gala brings together opera lovers and community leaders to enjoy an extraordinary evening of music and song while {…}

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Renée Fleming, Nina Stemme & Bryn Terfel Headline BBC Proms 2017

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The BBC Proms has announced its summer schedule and as always there will be a lot of offerings for opera lovers. Here is a look at what audiences can look forward to. July The BBC Proms opens with John Adam’s choral masterwork “Harmonium” on Friday, July 14, 2017, at the Royal Albert Hall in London. This concert will include the {…}

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Social Media Beat (Week 4/14-20): Anna Netrebko Previews The Met 50th While Brian Cedel Takes Over Philadelphia’s Instagram

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The week saw many of the world’s greatest singers perform and rehearse. But it also saw them enjoy their daily activities and attend numerous interesting events. Check it out. It was an eventful week for Anna Netrebko between shopping at Barney’s and singing Tchaikovsky’s ‘Eugene Onegin.” However, it all culminated with the diva showing her fans a preview of the Met’s {…}

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Weekend Preview – International (4/21- 23): Gregory Kunde And Maria Jose Siri Headline New ‘Andrea Chenier’

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Another weekend, more opera performances around the world. Here are the big highlights. Austria The weekend kicks off at the Vienna state Opera with Janacek’s “Katya Kabanova” starring Dan Paul Dumitrescu, Misha Didyk, Jane Henschel, Leonardo Navarro and Angela Denoke. It will be followed by Shostakovich’s “Lady Macbeth of Mtsenk” with Wolfgang Bankl, Eva-Maria Westbroek and Brandon Jovanovich. The weekend concludes {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Baritone Lester Lynch on Arranging & Recording Spirituals For His New Album “On My Journey Now”

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American history will forever be marked by its atrocities committed during the era of slavery. That wound remains at the forefront of our world today, even as the nation has made “progress.” Today we continue to see acts of racist violence in both outrageous and more subtle ways. Given this context, the need for conversation is at its utmost and {…}

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Gerald Finley and Sarah Connolly Receives Honors From Queen of England

Grand Thèâtre de Genève 2016-17 Review – Cosí Fan Tutte: Mozart Masterpiece Gets a Darker Twist

Q&A: Kate Lindsey Delves Into Her Debut Album ‘Thousands of Miles’

The Detective Diva – Soprano Marina Rebeka On How She Rigorously Prepares Every Role, Her New Rossini Album & Future Projects

Sondra Radvanovsky Headlines Palm Beach Gala

Renée Fleming, Nina Stemme & Bryn Terfel Headline BBC Proms 2017

Social Media Beat (Week 4/14-20): Anna Netrebko Previews The Met 50th While Brian Cedel Takes Over Philadelphia’s Instagram

Weekend Preview – International (4/21- 23): Gregory Kunde And Maria Jose Siri Headline New ‘Andrea Chenier’

Q & A: Baritone Lester Lynch on Arranging & Recording Spirituals For His New Album “On My Journey Now”