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Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Miami Music Festival’s Michael Rossi on Training Wagner Singers in Miami

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Wagner in Miami. It has an interesting ring to it, mainly because you wouldn’t necessarily associate the intense heat of the ever-playful and carefree Floridian city with the philosophical and hyper-romantic German master of opera. But it’s 2017 and the Miami Music Festival (MMF), which is featuring a number of repertory classics, is hosting its second-ever Wagner Institute, a program {…}
On This Day, Special Features

Renée Fleming, Joyce DiDonato & The Iconic Performances of the Star-Spangled Banner

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Happy Birthday United States of America! Today on July 4 we celebrate the birth of the US with its musical symbol of Independence, the Star Spangled Banner. Over the years, many opera stars have interpreted the famed musical anthem in iconic settings. On this day, mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton will add her own rendition to the Macy’s July 4 Fireworks Extravaganza. {…}
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Gianandrea Noseda Makes More Cancellations, Pens Letter to Fans and Colleagues

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Gianandrea has canceled his upcoming summer performances after enduring back surgery this past week. He published a letter apologizing for what is ultimately his first cancellations in 20 years. He recently canceled the remaining performances of “Macbeth” in Torino, but now has decided that in order to make a full recovery and resume some of the latter summer performances, he {…}
Behind the Scenes, Interviews

All Walks of Life – How Frederica Von Stade, Jake Heggie & Harolyn Blackwell United Forces With Dallas Street Choir & Credo Choir At Carnegie Hall

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Carnegie Hall. One of the great artistic temples in the world. A place so rich in musical history and tradition that only the greatest artists get a chance to showcase their talents on that stage. “Carnegie is one of the halls I love performing in,” soprano Harolyn Blackwell told OperaWire. “It is just standing on that stage and you think {…}
Behind the Scenes, Interviews, Prague Summer Nights

Q&A: Neeta Helms on Classical Movements & The Prague Summer Nights Festival

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Neeta Helms is the founder and owner of Classical Movements, a premiere concert tour company for the world’s great orchestras and choirs, creating meaningful cultural experiences through music in 145 countries. During her 25 years with Classical Movements, Helms has worked with some of the most prestigious orchestras and concert artists in the world. She has traveled to 80 countries {…}
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Aretha Franklin And Tony Award-Winning Stars Join WNO’s Trading Voices Gala

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The Washington National Opera has announced that legendary Queen of Soul and Kennedy Center Honoree Aretha Franklin, Tony-winning Broadway luminary Brian Stokes Mitchell, and current Hamilton star Jordan Donica will perform at the 2017 WNO Opera Gala, Trading Voices. The stars will join mezzo-soprano and D.C. native, Denyce Graves, Hamilton Tony Award winner Leslie Odom Jr., and, soprano Renée Fleming {…}
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Renee Fleming Has Many Plans Coming After Final ‘Rosenkavalier’

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Renee Fleming spoke out about her rumored retirement from the opera stage. During an interview with PBS Night Hour, the diva said she would not be leaving the stage and said the New York Times’ article was “a very exciting headline” but in reality, she was saying goodbye to the Marschallin and to the bulk of the repertoire that she had {…}
Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q&A: Natasha Novitskaia On The Challenges Of Transitioning From Soprano to Mezzo

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Russian-born Natasha Novitskaia is a mezzo-soprano who has excelled in such roles such as Dalila, Santuzza, Amneris, Azucena, Lyubasha among others. From an early age, Novitskaia received early training in singing and classical piano and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance at the Marylhurst University and a Master’s degree in Russian Literature from St. Petersburg University. Although she began {…}

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