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Artist Profile: Ezio Pinza’s Legendary Career Sans Music Reading

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Italian bass Ezio Pinza, born on May 18, 1892, never learned to read music. But that didn’t stop him from enjoying a massively successful career. The bass grew up in Ravenna and would study in Bologna. He made his Operatic debut in 1914 at Cremona. After four years of Military service during World War I, he made his La Scala {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Enjoying Life His Way – Bass Rene Pape on ‘Parsifal,’ Future Projects, & The Papeduck

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René Pape, opera’s most iconic bass had an eventful 2017 and is kicking off the New Year in tremendous style. For those who want a recap – the bass sang in 14 productions throughout the year, mostly in Wagner operas and then ended 2017 by releasing a rubber duck in his image, the famed “Papeduck.” And now he’s back for {…}

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Obituary: Soprano Barbara Cook, First Broadway Cunegonde in Bernstein’s ‘Candide,’ Dies At 89

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Soprano Barbara Cook has passed away at the age of 89. Cook, best known for work on Broadway, won a Tony for “The Music Man” in 1957 and received a Kennedy Center Honor in 2011. And while she dominated the musical scene, she did make some interesting appearances on the opera stage, most prominently at the Metropolitan Opera, where she {…}

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Paulo Szot Enchants at 54 Below With an Ode to Broadway

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Who says opera singers can’t be fun? That is exactly what Paulo Szot has been showing audiences this past week as he pays homage to Broadway. In his seventh appearance at 54 Below, Szot showcased his comedic and dramatic sensibilities in a cabaret performance. Music director and pianist Billy Stritch began the program with a jazz piece; then Szot entered, walking through {…}

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Paulo Szot Celebrates the Tony Awards And Broadway at 54 Below

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Baritone Paulo Szot will celebrate the Tonys with a special four-night event at 54 Below. From June 6 to the 10th, 2017, the baritone will salute Broadway by singing some of musical’s biggest hits. The concert will mark the baritone’s return to the venue where he performed with Betsy Wolfe a few years back. Billy Stritch will accompany the baritone {…}

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Celebrating An Evening With Baritone Paulo Szot At The New Jersey Performing Arts Centers

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Brazilian-Polish Baritone Paulo Szot will be singing an evening from the American Songbook at Newark, New Jersey’s Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Szot has been successfully straddling the lines between opera and Broadway, with past performances of Shostakovich’s “The Nose,” Bizet’s “Carmen,” and Massenet’s “Manon” at the Metropolitan Opera in addition to the 2008 revival of Rodger’s {…}

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Paulo Szot Takes on Major Historical Figure at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival

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Famed baritone Paulo Szot will be performing at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival this summer in “Evita.” Szot will take on the role of Juan Perón opposite Broadway star Dee Roscioli, who will take on the title role. Szot has built a solid career for himself over the years. Born in Brazil, Szot really made a name for himself when he starred {…}

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Every Singer Performing at the Aspen Music Festival 2017

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We have just entered the Winter season, but the Aspen Music Festival is already getting people pumped for the season, announcing its performance slate for the months of June, July and August. Opera aficionados will find a lot to marvel at including a number of recitals. Michelle De Young will give a concert on July 25, 2017 featuring “Timothy Collins’ {…}