Andrea Bocelli Announces New Concert Dates

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Andrea Bocelli has announced four special U.S. concert dates. The tenor’s team noted that he will be performing concerts at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Los Angeles, Denver. That series of performances in June 2019 will feature the tenor’s return to to Sacramento and Denver for the first time in over five years; they also mark the first time he {…}

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Artist Of The Week: Sasha Cooke Creates The Role Of ‘Marnie’

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Sasha Cooke is one the great exponents of modern music, creating some of the most memorable interpretations of 21st-century music in operas like “As One,” “Doctor Atomic,” “Everest,” and “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs.” This week she creates another role as the iconic Marnie in Nico Muhly’s new work based on the acclaimed novel by Winston Graham at the English National {…}

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CD/DVD Releases – Week of August 7: Bellini Rediscovered In New Naxos Recording

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For opera lovers interested in discovering new artists and new works, this week will be perfect as Naxos releases two intriguing recordings with new editions of popular modern and classic operas. Here is a look. Vincenzo Bellini’s Bianca e Gernando Naxos releases the world premiere recording of Bellini’s first opera today known in its revised edition as “Bianca e Fernando.” {…}

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Obituary: Fiora Corradetti Contino Took the Podium When Few Other Women Did

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Last week, conductor Fiora Corradetti Contino left us forever, leaving a massive gap in the artistic community. The Italian-American was one of the most important figures of the 20th century, even if her profile was not given the exposure it often deserved. Contino, who passed away in Carmel Indiana on March 5 at the age of 91, founded the Amherst {…}

On This Day

On This Day: 35 Fun Facts About Isabel Leonard

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Isabel Leonard turns 35 on Saturday Feb. 18. The singer’s stature has grown over the past few years as the artist, so beloved around the United States, has seen her profile grow ever greater around the world. She is coming off major turns as Adalgisa in “Norma” and Charlotte in “Werther,” which she is currently performing at the Metropolitan Opera. {…}

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Social Media Beat (2/13-17): Who Got Engaged This Week?

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It was a huge week for a number of major opera singers this week, some receiving huge honors and others getting special Valentine’s Day treats. For Corinne Winters it was probably one of the biggest weeks of her life, the Soprano announcing her engagement to tenor Adam Smith and rocking her ring on Instagram. #heasked #isaidyes💍 happiest woman on Earth {…}

Fashion Week, Special Features

New York Fashion Week 2017: 5 Iconic Fashion Designers Who Have Dressed Today’s Divas

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Today the fashion world gets together to display the latest trends for the upcoming spring season. Designers will show off everything from concept designs, gowns to regular clothing for everyday use. The week may be attended by some of opera’s biggest superstars and they may just get a new dress designed for their upcoming recital or concert. To celebrate Fashion {…}

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Every Singer Performing at the Aspen Music Festival 2017

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We have just entered the Winter season, but the Aspen Music Festival is already getting people pumped for the season, announcing its performance slate for the months of June, July and August. Opera aficionados will find a lot to marvel at including a number of recitals. Michelle De Young will give a concert on July 25, 2017 featuring “Timothy Collins’ {…}

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Andrea Bocelli Announces New Concert Dates

Artist Of The Week: Sasha Cooke Creates The Role Of ‘Marnie’

CD/DVD Releases – Week of August 7: Bellini Rediscovered In New Naxos Recording

Obituary: Fiora Corradetti Contino Took the Podium When Few Other Women Did

On This Day: 35 Fun Facts About Isabel Leonard

Social Media Beat (2/13-17): Who Got Engaged This Week?

New York Fashion Week 2017: 5 Iconic Fashion Designers Who Have Dressed Today’s Divas

Every Singer Performing at the Aspen Music Festival 2017