Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys Announces December Programming

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The concerts at Saint Thomas celebrates the Christmas season with Handel’s timeless “Messiah” performed by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys and New York Baroque Incorporated on Dec. 5 and 7 . The concerts are slated to star soloists Ellie Dehn, Clare McNamara, Lawrence Jones, and Jesse Blumberg. The choir will also present a concert on Thursday, Dec. 14 {…}

Cardiff Singer of the World, News

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2017 Preview: Dominic Barberi Set to Showcase His Dramatic Bass

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At just 28-years-old, English bass Dominic Barberi is set to be a major figure at the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition. He has been showcased at top companies around the world and is slated to take a big step forward in coming years. Short Bio Barberi went to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland where he graduated with Distinction {…}

On This Day, Special Features

A Look at Richard Wagner’s Unfinished Masterpieces

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For many Richard Wagner is the greatest composer in the history of opera. The German master, born on May 22, 1813, revolutionized not only how opera was created, but he also changed the direction of musical composition, among other things. Everyone knows him for the 10 operas that he wrote, starting with “Die Fliegende Holländer” and concluding with “Parsifal,” though {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

The Lyrical Heldentenor – Klaus Florian Vogt On A Different Wagnerian Approach & ‘Fidelio’s’ Rigidity

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The Wagner tenor is a rare breed, often defined by a thick and granular quality that can easily cut through the orchestra, all while singing the most difficult music in the operatic canon. When we think of Wagnerian voices, we think dark and heavy, not light and delicate. Unless of course, we are talking about Klaus Florian Vogt. Arguably the {…}

Black History Month, Special Features

Black History Month 2017 Part 2 – Exploring More Black Singers Making Opera Waves Right Now

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In our first article on black history month we took a look at the opera stars making their mark in the biggest of ways, the singing actors taking headlines at the biggest houses in the world. As we continue to celebrate black history month OperaWire will recognize other black singers making waves in the opera world, many of them rising {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Insatiable Curiosity – How Opera Turned Into A Life-Long Obsession For Tenor Michele Angelini [Exclusive]

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How does one discover opera? Is it through recordings, family or through music in schools? The answer is never a simple one and at times it is merely by coincidence. For some it is about discovery and curiosity. That’s Michele Angelini’s story. Discovering Opera “It was the movie ‘Amadeus.’ Specifically June Anderson singing the Queen of the Night,” Angelini revealed {…}

News

Social Media Beat-Week (12/5-9) : How did the Opera Stars Spend their First Week of December?

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This week the stars continued rehearsing for upcoming performances but also took some time off to have some fun around the world. Tenor Michael Fabiano spent some time with his friends judging a major circuit Debate tournament. The tenor last sang the national anthem at a Jets game and is taking some time off the opera stage. He returns to the {…}

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