Interview: Baritone Lucia Lucas On Making Historic U.S. Debut In ‘Don Giovanni’

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On May 3, 2019 the Tulsa Opera will host an American first. According to a carefully worded press release, it will be “the first time a trans woman has performed a principal role on the operatic stage in the US.” Baritone Lucia Lucas will make her American main-stage debut in the title role of Mozart and da Ponte’s “Don Giovanni.” {…}

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Christina Pecce To Bring ‘Witches, Bitches And Divas!’ To Green Room 42

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Soprano Christina Pecce is set to bring her show “Witches Bitches and Divas!” to the Green Room 42 on May 1, 2019. The show, which starts at 7 p.m., will also feature music director / pianist Matthew Stephens, and Steve Doyle on bass; Daniel Glass will be on the drums. This program has previously been showcased at Feinstein’s 54 Below {…}

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Artist Profile: Montserrat Caballé, A Spanish Soprano of Legends

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Montserrat Caballé is one of the greatest Spanish singers of all time. Born on April 12, 1933 in Barcelona, Spain, she studied at the Liceu Conservatory and graduated with a gold medal in 1954. She moved to Basel where she made her professional debut in 1956; she became a major part of the company the following year. In 1962, she {…}

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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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Interview: Baritone Lucia Lucas On Making Historic U.S. Debut In ‘Don Giovanni’

Christina Pecce To Bring ‘Witches, Bitches And Divas!’ To Green Room 42

Artist Profile: Montserrat Caballé, A Spanish Soprano of Legends

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