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Madison Lyric Stage To Showcase Verdi’s ‘Otello’

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Verdi’s “Otello” will appear at the Madison Lyric Stage this summer. The famous masterwork will be showcased on June 16, 17, 23 and 25 at the North Madison Congregational Church in Madison, CT. Taking on the notoriously challenging title role will be tenor Marc Deaton who has appeared all over the world and has made four recordings, including Wagner’s “Tristan {…}

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Social Media Beat (Week 4/14-20): Anna Netrebko Previews The Met 50th While Brian Cedel Takes Over Philadelphia’s Instagram

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The week saw many of the world’s greatest singers perform and rehearse. But it also saw them enjoy their daily activities and attend numerous interesting events. Check it out. It was an eventful week for Anna Netrebko between shopping at Barney’s and singing Tchaikovsky’s ‘Eugene Onegin.” However, it all culminated with the diva showing her fans a preview of the Met’s {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Life & Art Imitate One Another – How Ana María Martinez Uses Real Life to Immerse Herself In Her Characters

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During a conversation with OperaWire regarding her upcoming performances of “Madama Butterfly” at the Royal Opera House, soprano Ana María Martinez related a story regarding her deep connection with the work. She narrated how during her first production of the opera at the Houston Grand Opera in 2010, her son was around the same age as the title character’s child {…}

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Lawrence Brownlee Launches Autism Awareness Fundraiser

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Lawrence Brownlee is doing his all for Autism Awareness. The tenor launched a fundraising campaign for Autism Speaks on Monday with the aim of raising $3000 for Autism awareness research. “As part of Autism awareness month, I have decided to ride 300 miles to raise $3000 for Autism awareness research! This is a cause that’s close to my heart because {…}

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Meet Your 2017 Met National Council Audition Finalists

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The Nine finalists for the Met National Council Auditions have been announced. Below we take a look at some fun facts for each of these talented singers, of which a handful will enter into history as winners of this historic competition. Samantha Hankey – Mezzo-Soprano (Marshfield, Massachusetts) Hankey’s major accomplishments include a 2016 Sara Tucker Study Grant. She is currently pursuing {…}

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Weekend Preview (USA) – 2/17-19: Patricia Racette’s ‘Salome’ & Stewart Copeland’s ‘Invention of Morel’ Open

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Prepare yourself for two high profile premieres this weekend on opposite sides of the country. On Saturday, the Los Angeles Opera lifts the curtain on “Salome” starring Patricia Racette in the role that she dominated at the Metropolitan Opera. Regarding her performance OperaWire wrote, “she dominated the stage in one of her greatest achievements on the Met stage.” Another major {…}

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Weekend Preview (1/27-29, 2017): LA & Chicago Among 5 Major Companies To Open Their Doors To 2017

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Four companies open their doors for 2017 as the opera world in the United States slowly gets back in the rhythm. The two most recognized are the Lyric Opera of Chicago and Los Angeles Opera. Both companies will make their 2017 premieres on Saturday. In Chicago, audiences will be treated to Mozart’s “The Abduction of the Seraglio” which will feature {…}

On This Day, Special Features

On This Day: Sopranos Who Have Conquered Mozart’s ‘Così Fan Tutte’ and Strauss’ ‘Der Rosenkavalier’

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On Jan. 26 two operas had their premieres and are now part of the standard repertoire.  The first opera was Mozart’s “Così Fan Tutte” in 1790 and the second was Strauss’ “Der Rosenkavalier” in 1911. Both operas are from different periods and completely different in style, but they have one in common. Many Mozartian singers who take on one opera, wind {…}

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Obituary: Legendary Conductor Willie Anthony Waters Dies at 74

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Willie Anthony Waters has died at the age of 74. Born in 1951 in Miami, Florida, Willie Anthony Waters studied at the University of Miami and Memphis State University. He went on to make his conducting debut 1979 when he conducted the Utah Symphony. From there, Waters made a career in opera and broke glass ceilings becoming the first African American {…}