Artist Profile: Sondra Radvanovsky, A 21st Century Superstar Soprano

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Sondra Radvanovksy is one of the great sopranos of the 21st century. Born on April 11, 1969 in Berwyn, Illinois, she moved to Richmond, Indiana in her youth. She sang her first full-length opera at age 21 and then studied theater and voice at the University of South California and UCLA. In 1995, she won the First Prize at the {…}

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Q & A: Zachary Nelson On ‘Le Nozze Di Figaro’ & ‘La Bohème’

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Since finishing his ensemble position at the Semperoper Dresden, baritone Zachary Nelson has built a formidable resume making important company and role debuts. Now he adds another major company debut in his favorite Mozart opera, “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The American baritone will make his first appearances with Arizona Opera as the Count in a new production. The season will {…}

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Q & A: Plácido Domingo & Ana Martinez On Competitions, Repertory Stagnation & Contemporary Works

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On February 14, 2019, Plácido Domingo visited Vilnius to prepare a performance alongside Ana María Martínez and Violeta Urmana, and conductor Jordi Bernàcer at Žalgiris arena. It is not often that one gets an opportunity to introduce the icon, who needs no introduction. Fortunately, OperaWire was at the press event prior to the performance and had an opportunity to ask {…}

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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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Director Paul Weitz On Julianne Moore & Renee Fleming In ‘Bel Canto’

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On Sept. 14, 2018, Paul Weitz’s latest film “Bel Canto” will be released in movie theaters nationwide. The film, adapted from the 2001 Anne Patchett novel of the same name, drew inspiration from the Japanese Embassy Hostage Crisis of 1996-97 and has become popular throughout the years. In 2015, the novel was turned into an opera, which was commissioned by {…}

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Artist Profile: Nicolai Ghiaurov, One of Finest Basses Of the 20th Century

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Bulgaria bass Nicolai Ghiaurov was one of the world’s finest singers throughout the latter half of the 20th century. Born on Sept. 13, 1929, in Velingrad, his childhood featured musical studies in violin, piano, and the clarinet. He would go to study at the Bulgarian State Conservatory and later the Moscow Conservatory. His vocal career got off to a tremendous {…}

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Artist Profile: From Soprano to Mezzo, Regina Resnik’s Prodigious Career

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Regina Resnik is one of those rare singers that had a successful career in two vocal FACHs. Born on August 30, 1922, the New York native was so brilliant at a young age that she skipped several school grades, had graduated from high school at age 16 and was already a college graduate at age 20. In 1942, she made {…}

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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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Artist Profile: Sondra Radvanovsky, A 21st Century Superstar Soprano

Q & A: Zachary Nelson On ‘Le Nozze Di Figaro’ & ‘La Bohème’

Q & A: Plácido Domingo & Ana Martinez On Competitions, Repertory Stagnation & Contemporary Works

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

Director Paul Weitz On Julianne Moore & Renee Fleming In ‘Bel Canto’

Artist Profile: Nicolai Ghiaurov, One of Finest Basses Of the 20th Century

Artist Profile: From Soprano to Mezzo, Regina Resnik’s Prodigious Career

Artist Profile: Coloratura Soprano Ruth Ann Swenson

Interview: Soprano Meghan Picerno’s Balancing Act