Menu

317 search results for…

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Palau de la Música Catalana 2017-18 Review: Mark Padmore, Julius Drake and the Cor de Cambra del Palau Shine With Schubert & Britten

https://operawire.com/palau-de-la-musica-catalana-2017-18-review-mark-padmore-julius-drake-and-the-cor-de-cambra-del-palau-shine-with-schubert-britten/

In most cities, different musical organizations persist in such aggressive rivalry it makes the Montagues and Capulets look like kissing cousins. Not so in Barcelona where the three major performing venues, namely the Gran Teatre del Liceu, the Palau de a Música Catalana and the L’Auditori have come together under a coordinating entity called Barcelona Obertura to make music in the {…}
Reviews, Stage Reviews

Teatro la Fenice 2017-18 Review – Zenobia: Embracing the Past & Future To Create Compelling Performance in the Present

https://operawire.com/teatro-la-fenice-2017-18-review-zenobia-embracing-the-past-future-to-create-compelling-performance-in-the-present/

More than 300 years ago, in 1694, the small Venetian theatre of Teatro Grimani di SS Giovanni e Paolo presented Albinoni’s first opera, “Zenobia, Regina de’ Palmireni,” as part of the carnival season. It has now returned to Venice, this time at the Teatro Malibran, for only its second production in the modern era (The first being in Damascus in {…}
DVD and CD Releases, News

CD / DVD Releases – Week of Feb. 19: Marie-Jose Lord Delves Into Puccini, Verdi & Massenet

https://operawire.com/cd-dvd-releases-week-of-feb-19-marie-jose-lord-delves-into-puccini-verdi-massenet/

This week sees the release of two distinct albums. The first is an exploration of some of the best soprano arias while the other is a remastering of one of the greatest recordings of all time. Femmes Marie-Jose Lord’s new album showcases a variety of heroines from operas by Puccini, Verdi, and Massenet. The Canadian soprano brings to life such {…}
News

Obituary: Canadian Soprano Irene Salemka McGillivray Dies At 86

https://operawire.com/obituary-canadian-soprano-irene-salemka-mcgillivray-dies-at-86/

Renowned soprano Irene Salemka McGillivray has passed away at 86. The Canadian soprano died earlier on Sunday, August 27, 2017, in her home in Collingwood, Ontario. According to baritone Peter McGillivray, his aunt had been battling illness and dementia for many years. Born in small-town Manitoba, Salemka spent her formative years in Weyburn, Saskatchewan and Regina before becoming an international opera {…}
Reviews, Stage Reviews

Festival della Valle d’Itria Review 2017 – Margherita d’Anjou: Director Shifts Plot From 15th Century to Reality TV Setting… And It Works

https://operawire.com/festival-della-valle-ditria-review-2017-margherita-danjou-director-shifts-plot-from-15th-century-to-reality-tv-setting-and-it-works/

Martina Franca, situated in Puglia in south east Italy, is home to the annual Festival della Valle d’Itria, which is largely, although not exclusively, devoted to the presentation of obscure, neglected, and rarely-performed operas. Its stated mission is “dedicated to researching and deepening our knowledge of Italian bel canto,” and it is in this light that it selects operas and {…}
On This Day, Special Features

5 of Mario del Monaco’s Most Famous Roles & Recordings

https://operawire.com/5-of-mario-del-monacos-most-famous-roles-recordings/

When we look back at the history of operatic tenors, Mario del Monaco, born on July 27, 1915, will always stand out for his massive sound and larger-than-life vocal personality. He had a massive sound that he wielded like a weapon full of intensity and emotional prowess. Looking at his repertoire, he wasn’t the most diverse of singers, his number {…}
Interviews, Stage Spotlight

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

https://operawire.com/the-detective-diva-soprano-marina-rebeka-on-how-she-rigorously-prepares-every-role-her-new-rossini-album-future-projects/

“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 {…}
Reviews, Stage Reviews

Victor Herbert Renaissance Project LIVE! Review 2017: A Small Production Packs A Mighty Punch

https://operawire.com/victor-herbert-renaissance-project-live-review-2017-a-small-production-packs-a-mighty-punch/

At the turn of the 20th century, Victor Herbert was widely regarded as a major composer making his mark with dozens and dozens of operettas. But the last century hasn’t always been kind to the Irish-American composer, many of his works getting largely ignored in the opera world. But for the last few years, the Victor Herbert Renaissance Project LIVE! {…}
On This Day, Special Features

Herbert Von Karajan’s Historic Recordings of ‘Die Fledermaus’

https://operawire.com/herbert-von-karajans-historic-recordings-of-die-fledermaus/

Herbert Von Karajan is one of greatest musicians to ever live. Born on April 5, 1907, the famed conductor left a massive recorded legacy after a career that included prominent performances with the top orchestras in the world. While most would likely identify the Austrian maestro with the works of Beethoven or Tchaikovsky or Verdi or Wagner (among many others), {…}

Links

Social

Contact

Opera is thriving. And OperaWire came about as a desire to take in as much of it and allow the passionate fan base access to everything this wondrous art form has to offer on a daily basis.

© Copyright 2024 OperaWire
Site by Lenny's Studio