The Outsider – How Elza van den Heever Found Her Voice, Overcame Insecurity & Learned to Have Fun

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“I have always felt like the odd one out. The way I put my voice together. No one knows what to do with me. In terms of my height, I was a six-foot girl since I was 10-years-old. I have always been the outsider.” This was Elza Van Den Heever’s response to my question regarding how she relates to the {…}

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Artist Of The Week: Anja Harteros Set For A Triumphant Role Debut in ‘Andrea Chenier’

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Anja Harteros is one of the greatest dramatic sopranos of our time. Her repertoire ranges from Verdi, Puccini to Wagner. She has performed in all the greatest opera houses and her performances are often sold out. This week she debuts the role of Maddalena in Giordano’s “Andrea Chenier.” It is quite a surprise that Harteros has never taken on the {…}

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On This Day: 4 Mad Scenes in Hildegard Behrens’ Repertoire

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Hildegard Beherens is regarded as one of the greatest dramatic sopranos of the 20th century as she delivered intensity in everything she portrayed. Sometimes criticized for her over acting, whatever Behrens did on stage was still effective and memorable. In celebration of the great soprano’s birthday, OperaWire takes a look at the mad scenes that Behrens portrayed. Salome One can {…}

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Opéra National de Paris 2016-17 Preview: Mozart’s ‘Così Fan Tutte’ Returns With Two Casts

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Mozart’s “Così Fan Tutte” makes its appearance at the Paris National Opera this coming Monday featuring a relatively young cast in a dynamic production be Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker. The run kicks off on Jan. 23 and runs through Feb. 19 for a grand total of 10 performances. The Performers Getting the bulk of work as Fiodiligi is Jacquelyn Wagner, {…}

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On This Day: Ben Heppner’s Memorable Moments At The Met

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Ben Heppner was one of the most beloved dramatic tenors of his time and one that was admired for his technique. While he retired from the opera world and dedicated himself to radio, the tenor left so many memorable moments on stage. This season he celebrated his 25th anniversary at the Metropolitan Opera with a special gala alongside Deborah Voigt {…}

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The Order of Canada Appoints Michael Schade & Russell Braun

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It has been a big week for opera singers on the national level. Just a few days ago Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel was knighted by the Queen and this week will see two major singers get the same recognition in Canada. The artists in question are Michael Schade and Russell Braun, who are now appointees to The Order of Canada. {…}

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Nadine Sierra to Be Featured in ‘Weihnachten in Bethlehem’ Concert

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On Dec. 24, soprano Nadine Sierra will be featured on the “Weihnachten in Bethlehem”concert on ZDF and ZDF.de. The German television channel’s annual program features traditional Christmas music performed in the historic Church of St. Catherine in Bethlehem. This marks the first time that Sierra is featured on the concert and on the broadcast, the soprano will be heard singing “Silent Night” {…}

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Social Media Beat-Week (12/5-9) : How did the Opera Stars Spend their First Week of December?

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This week the stars continued rehearsing for upcoming performances but also took some time off to have some fun around the world. Tenor Michael Fabiano spent some time with his friends judging a major circuit Debate tournament. The tenor last sang the national anthem at a Jets game and is taking some time off the opera stage. He returns to the {…}

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The Outsider – How Elza van den Heever Found Her Voice, Overcame Insecurity & Learned to Have Fun

Artist Of The Week: Anja Harteros Set For A Triumphant Role Debut in ‘Andrea Chenier’

On This Day: 4 Mad Scenes in Hildegard Behrens’ Repertoire

Opéra National de Paris 2016-17 Preview: Mozart’s ‘Così Fan Tutte’ Returns With Two Casts

On This Day: Ben Heppner’s Memorable Moments At The Met

The Order of Canada Appoints Michael Schade & Russell Braun

Nadine Sierra to Be Featured in ‘Weihnachten in Bethlehem’ Concert

Social Media Beat-Week (12/5-9) : How did the Opera Stars Spend their First Week of December?