Artist Of The Week: Marie-Nicole Lemieux

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Marie-Nicole Lemieux is one of the most sought after contraltos of her generation. She has performed around the world in every major theater including the Teatro alla Scala, Salzburg Festival, Opéra National de Paris, the Teatro Real in Madrid, the Gran Teatre del Liceu, and the Wiener Staatsoper, among others. This week she will finally make her long overdue Metropolitan {…}

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Sophie Bevan Cancels Wigmore Hall Recital

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Sophie Bevan has canceled her Wigmore Hall Recital. The Wigmore Hall announced via social media that due “to unforeseen circumstances, Sophie Bevan is no longer able to take part in the Feb. 4, 2019 concert. There will be no replacement and the concert has therefore been canceled.” Bevan was scheduled to perform alongside pianist Malcolm Martineau. The soprano next performs {…}

Special Features

Best of 2018: 11 Singers Who Had A Year To Remember!

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It’s that time of year during which we look back at the past 365-ish days and the big moments that defined them. Every year, the opera world has its share of rising and breakout stars as well as opera singers who solidify or take their careers in new directions. Others make important debuts or create roles that audiences would have {…}

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Artist Profile: Sesto Bruscantini, A Truly Versatile Baritone

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Baritone Sesto Bruscantini, born on Dec. 10, 1919, would go on to become a major Italian baritone throughout the 20th century. He actually obtained a law degree but turned to vocal studies and by 1947 had won a voice contest organized by RAI. His first professional appearance was in 1946 as Colline in “La Bohème;” his rendition of “Vecchia zimarra” {…}

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Obituary: Bass Maxim Mikhailov Dies At 57

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Bass Maxim Mikhailov has died at the age of 57. The Bolshoi Theatre announced the passing of the bass in Moscow. No cause of death was given however in the report. Born on May 13, 1962, Mikhailov was the grandson of bass Maxim Dormidontovich Mikhailov, the Bolshoi’s basso profundo from 1932 to 1956. Mikhailov joined the Bolshoi in 1987 and went on {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

5 DVDs & 5 CDs We Recommend For Your Black Friday Shopping

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The holiday season is officially underway. For many, that means going out and buying a plethora of gifts for loved ones. But what about that opera lover in your life? What do you buy him or her? There’s a ton to choose from and this year featured a plethora of amazing recordings to choose from. So to give you a {…}

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Artist Profile: Barbara Hendricks – Soprano, Jazz Singer, Movie Star

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Barbara Hendricks is the textbook example of a singer that can truly do it all. Born on Nov. 20, 1948, in Arkansas, she graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in mathematics and chemistry. But from there it was all music. She studied at Juilliard under mezzo-soprano Jennie Tourel and took master classes with Maria Callas. Per the {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Leonardo Capalbo Talks ‘Rigoletto,’ ‘La Rondine & His Role Debut As ‘Don Carlo’

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Over the past years Italian-American tenor Leonardo Capalbo has garnered international acclaim for performing in some of the leading theaters such as The Royal Opera Covent Garden, Teatro Real Madrid, La Monnaie, Berlin State Opera, the Glyndebourne Festival, the Gran Teatre del Liceu, L’Opéra de Lyon, Teatro Regio di Torino, the Canadian Opera Company, and the Lyric Opera of Chicago, {…}

Artist of the Week, News

Artist Of The Week: Emma Bell

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For the past few years Emma Bell has slowly become one of the leading dramatic sopranos of her generation. Making a transition from Mozart’s leading ladies those of Wagner, she has garnered acclaim and this week she returns to the Glyndebourne festival for another major role debut. Bell will have the honor of bringing Barber’s “Vanessa” to the UK for {…}

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