Marquee TV to Present ‘Il Barbiere di Siviglia’ With Leo Nucci, Ferruccio Furlanetto, Nino Machaidze

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(Image Provided by Marquee TV) Starting on Saturday, May 23, 2020, Marquee TV will be streaming the Arena di Verona’s production of Rossini’s masterpiece “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” with an all-star cast. The production, from a few seasons back, starred Leo Nucci in the titular role as the barber Figaro with Nino Machaidze as Rosina. Dmitry Korchak starred as the {…}

DVD and CD Reviews, Reviews

CD Review: Romantique by Dimitry Korchak

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Russian tenor Dmitry Korchak’s second solo album for Decca, a compilation of romantic French arias, provides an insightful interpretation of French style, dazzling high notes ,and impressive piannismi and diminuedo phrasing. The album presents, with the exception of the less popular Bizet’s aria “À la voix d’un amant fidele,” a selection of the most renowned lyrical and romantic French arias. {…}

DVD and CD Reviews, Reviews

CD Review: Prima Classic’s ‘La Traviata’

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It is hard for established labels to profitably market a new release – let alone for an independent one like Prima Classic. Long gone are the days when John Culshaw and Walter Legge spearheaded the industry, setting the standards by which every decade or so had its memorable Violetta. Prima Classics – with its reduced catalogue of only four titles {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Elsa Dreisig & Kate Lindsey Headline New CD/DVD Releases (Week Of 1/20)

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This week will showcase the release of two second albums, a world premiere recording of a rare work, and a series continuation. Here is a look. Morgen Elsa Dreisig follows her debut album “Miroir(s)” with a recital of songs in collaboration with pianist Jonathan Ware. Taking its title, “Morgen,” from one of Richard Strauss’s best-loved lieder, it interweaves his music {…}

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Obituary: Legendary Tenor Giorgio Merighi Dies At 80

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The Italian tenor Giorgio Merighi has died at the 80 years on Jan. 12, 2020. Born on Feb. 20, 1939, the tenor studied at the Conservatorio Gioachino Rossini di Pesaro and went on to make his debut in 1962 as Riccardo in “Un ballo in Maschera” alongside Renato Bruson at the Spoleto Festival. That debut would lead him to Bilbao {…}

Artist of the Week, Special Features

Artist Of The Week: Lidia Fridman

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“Lucrezia Borgia” is one of the most challenging soprano roles of the Bel Canto repertoire. It is a part that sopranos relish to sing due to the complexity of the character and the flashiness of the music. So when a new soprano takes on the part for the first time, it is always exciting to wonder how that singer will {…}

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Rosa Feola, Klaus Florian Vogt & Hye Jung Lee Highlight Top 5 International Weekend (1/3-5)

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(Credit: © Olaf Struck) It’s the first week of the year and many festivals are underway. This week we focus on some of the standard repertoire and some rising stars. L’Elisir d’Amore – Tiroler Festspiele Erl, Austria Sesto Quatrini conducts Dorothea Kirschbaum’s production of “L’Elisir d’Amore” with a cast that includes Benedetta Torre, Sam Handley, Jonathan Abernethy, Mikołaj Trąbka, and {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Talents of the World 2019 Review: Christmas Ball

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On December 22, 2019, Talents of the World returned to Carnegie Hall for their second annual Christmas Ball. Featuring a program of opera, musical theatre, traditional songs, and holiday favorites, Sunday’s concert saw the company and guest artists delight the audience through irresistible renditions of beloved works. Drinking Songs & More Opening the concert was company president and baritone David {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Arianna Vendittelli On The Importance & Challenges Of Singing ‘Ermione,’ Interpretation & Career Development

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Arianna Vendittelli’s career is one that most singers would dream of. She has an established reputation in the Mozart, Rossini and baroque repertoire, singing at the highest level in such roles as roles such as Fiordiligi, Zerlina, Cleopatra, Serse, Eurydice and many more. Moreover, she has been guided by such venerated artists as Ottavio Dantone, Riccardo Muti and Alessandro De {…}

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