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Remembering the Five Major Artists From The Fall of the Wall

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Twenty-eight years ago, on Nov. 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall came crashing down in a moment that will always go down in history for its political significance. The moment also had major musical significance as it showcased Leonard Berstein leading a performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Bernstein controversially had the word “Freheit (freedom)” replace “Freude (joy)” in the text of {…}

On This Day, Special Features

Four Roles That Defined Joan Sutherland Career

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Joan Sutherland is considered one of the greatest sopranos of all time. Known as “La Stupenda,” Sutherland commanded the stage with her powerful voice, accurate intonation, thrilling high notes, and her impeccable coloratura. Throughout her career, she brought numerous roles to the forefront from a varied repertoire including the Bel canto, verismo, French, and baroque. The following are four roles {…}

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Obituary: Tenor Brian Galliford Passes Away After Battling Cancer

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On Oct. 27, 2017, British born tenor Brian Galliford passed away after a long struggle with cancer. He was just 53.  Born on Jan. 8, 1964, Galliford studied at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, ultimately going on to a solid European career.  He was a fixture at such theaters as Vorarlberger Landestheater Bregenz, Komische Oper Berlin, Niedersächsische Staatstheater Hannover, Vlaamse {…}

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OPERA NEWS Announces 13th Annual OPERA NEWS Awards

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OPERA NEWS Editor in Chief F. Paul Driscoll has announced the 13th Annual OPERA NEWS Awards. The magazine has announced that this year’s honorees will be conductor William Christie, mezzo-soprano Fiorenza Cossotto, tenor Vittorio Grigolo, soprano Hei-Kyung Hong, and soprano Sonya Yoncheva. The honorees will be celebrated in a black-tie gala celebration on April 22nd, 2018 at the Plaza Hotel {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Soprano Lisette Oropesa on ROH Debut, Met Opera Return & Social Media

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Soprano Lisette Oropesa is one of the most exciting artists in the world. At just 34, the New Orleans native has already had a storied career, winning the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions at the age of 22, rising through the ranks of the Met Lindemann Young Artist Program, and then going on to sing at all the major houses {…}

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Royal Opera House 2017-18 Preview: How Joan Sutherland Became the ROH’s Most Famous ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’

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“Lucia di Lammermoor” is one of opera’s undisputed staples. The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden will be bringing back the work on Oct. 30, 2017, for an eight-performance run starring the great American soprano Lisette Oropesa in Katie Mitchell’s sexy and bloody production. When one thinks of “Lucia” at the Royal Opera House, it is impossible to disassociate the opera {…}

On This Day, Special Features

Why Sir Georg Solti’s ‘Ring Cycle’ Recording Remains An Enduring Part of His Legacy

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Conductor Georg Solti contributed a tremendous amount to the world of opera, leading some of the greatest singers at the greatest houses in the great works ever written. Born on Oct. 21, 1912, in Budapest, he built up a sturdy career in the opera world, working prominently at such companies as the Salzburg Festival and Hungarian State Opera in his {…}