Artist Profile: Coloratura Soprano Ruth Ann Swenson

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New York native Ruth Ann Swenson, born on August 25, 1959, made quite a career for herself. The soprano, raised in Commack, NY, studied at the Hartt College of Music and Academy of Vocal Arts, before heading to the Merola Program at the San Francisco Opera. She would receive an honorary doctorate from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in {…}

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Interview: Soprano Meghan Picerno’s Balancing Act

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Throughout history, many opera stars have managed to make the crossover to Broadway and musical theatre, enjoying successful careers in both. Most recently, Renée Fleming earned raves for her work in “Carousel” on Broadway. Paolo Szot is another in recent years who has also managed a successful development in both arenas as well. Coloratura soprano Meghan Picerno is another taking {…}

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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, {…}

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Artist Profile: Maria Guleghina, A Fierce Dramatic Soprano

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Maria Guleghina, born on August 9, 1959 in Odessa has had one of the great careers of the late 20th century. The soprano studied at the Music Conservatory in her native city before eventually making a stage debut in 1985 at the State Opera in Minsk. But she had no intention of staying in the Soviet Union and would make {…}

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Artist Profile: Eva Marton, A Timeless Turandot

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Eva Marton, born on June 18, 1943, is arguably the most famous Hungarian soprano of the last few decades. She studied at the Franz Liszt Academy and made her professional debut at Hungary’s Margaret Island Summer Festival. Then at the Hungarian State Opera, she appeared for the first time in “The Golden Cockerel” in 1968. From there she made her {…}

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Obituary: Italian Bass Bonaldo Giaiotti Dies At 85

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Bonaldo Giaiotti has died at the age of 85. The renowned Italian bass was one of the most recognized singers of his time, singing at every major theater in the world. His career began in 1957 when he made his debut at the Teatro Nuovo and began performing all over Italy. Two years later he would make his American debut {…}

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(Exclusive) Q & A: Kyle Albertson On His Heroic Wotan Debut In Dallas

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On May 18, 2018, bass-baritone Kyle Albertson had one of the most surprising experiences of his career. Albertson, who is currently covering the role of Wotan at the San Francisco Opera, was asked on short notice to sing a concert performance of the role with the Dallas Symphony. After saying yes, Albertson took the first flight to Dallas and arrived {…}

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Making a Big Return – Elizabeth DeShong on ‘Semiramide,’ Riccardo Muti & Future Repertoire

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At the start of Rossini’s “Semiramide,” Arsace returns to Babylon after a long time away. For years, Elizabeth DeShong has been a fixture at the Metropolitan Opera singing in such operas as “La Rondine,” “Aida,” “The Enchanted Island,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Madama Butterfly,” and “Lulu.” Then after the 2015-16 season, she did not return until now to take on {…}

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Best of 2017: 11 Singers Who Made 2017 A Year To Remember!

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It’s that time of year. That time where we look just before we look forward. We look back to remember all the good times of the year so that we can take stock of what we hope for in the new one. Every year in the opera world has its share of rising and breakout stars as well as opera {…}

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Artist Profile: Coloratura Soprano Ruth Ann Swenson

Interview: Soprano Meghan Picerno’s Balancing Act

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

Artist Profile: Maria Guleghina, A Fierce Dramatic Soprano

Artist Profile: Eva Marton, A Timeless Turandot

Obituary: Italian Bass Bonaldo Giaiotti Dies At 85

(Exclusive) Q & A: Kyle Albertson On His Heroic Wotan Debut In Dallas

Making a Big Return – Elizabeth DeShong on ‘Semiramide,’ Riccardo Muti & Future Repertoire

Best of 2017: 11 Singers Who Made 2017 A Year To Remember!