San Diego Opera & SDSU Appoint Director of Opera Theatre

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The San Diego Opera and the SDSU School of Music have announced that Alan E. Hicks has been appointed to the position of Director of Opera Theatre. He will share the position in both organizations. He will initiate his work in the role with a production of “Flight” by Jonathan Dove at the SDSU in November 2018. Per a press {…}

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Artist Profile: Tom Krause, Bass-Baritone Fluent in 7 Languages

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Finnish bass-baritone Tom Krause enjoyed a varied career that saw him transition from singing on all the major stages to teaching and judging at all the great artistic institutions. He actually intended on becoming a psychiatrist, but ultimately followed his interest in music by studying voice at the Vienna Music Academy. He made his operatic debut in Berlin in 1959 {…}

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Obituary: Baritone Claudio Desderi Passes Away

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Italian baritone Claudio Desderi has passed away. The baritone, known for his buffo roles, was the son of Italian composer Ettore Desderi and came to fame after his 1969 debut at the Edinburgh Festival in Rossini’s “Il Signor Bruschino.” From there he became a fixture at Salzburg, Glyndebourne, and Pesaro in Mozart and Rossini roles. However, he would have his biggest breaks {…}

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Artist Profile: The Contessa Herself, Dorothea Röschmann

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Born on June 17, 1967, German soprano Dorothea Röschmann has enjoyed a solid career to date. The soprano studied at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg before heading to Bremen, Los Angeles, Tel Aviva, and London. Her 1995 Salzburg debut as Susanna in “Le Nozze di Figaro” gave her international repute and since, she has performed all over the {…}

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Artist Profile: Cecilia Bartoli, A Legend That Continues

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Cecilia Bartoli, born on June 4, 1966, is one of the most famous opera singers on the planet. The mezzo-soprano, who has also shown an ability to sing a number of soprano roles, was born to professional singers and sang her first public performance at the age of nine in “Tosca” as the shepherd boy. She then went on to {…}

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Artist Profile: Tenor John Osborn, Specialist of Rare Bel Canto Gems

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Tenor John Osborn, born on May 16, 1972, has enjoyed a prolific career specializing in opera repertoire that few other tenors venture to take on. The artist, who hails from Sioux Falls, Iowa, studied at Simpson College and made his professional debut at the Des Moines Metro Opera in 1993. He would then go on to win the Metropolitan Opera {…}

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Artist Profile: Swedish Baritone Ingvar Wixell, Verdi Specialist

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Swedish baritone Ingvar Wixell engaged in a lengthy career that spanned from 1955 all the way to 2003. Born on May 7, 1931, in Lulea, Sweden, he studied at the Stockholm Academy of Music, making professional debuts in 1952 in Galve and 1955 in Stockholm, where he would become a member of the Royal Swedish Opera until 1967. Then came {…}

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Artist Profile: Soprano And Consummate Singing-Actress Eva-Maria Westbroek

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Dutch soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek, born on April 26, 1970, is one of the great singing actresses of the 21st century opera world. Westbroek studied at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague between 1988 and 1995 eventually making her professional debut at the Aldeburgh Festival in 1994. While she won some awards in her 20s, she made her major international breakthrough {…}

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Fun Facts About Sergei Leiferkus’ Met Opera Career

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Russian Baritone Sergei Leiferkus, born on April 4, 1946, is recognized for his unique vocal quality. If you haven’t heard him before, then you should, because he has one of the most individual sounds you’ll ever hear. In fact, here’s an excerpt from a role we will talk about in a bit. In any case, the baritone enjoyed a solid {…}

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San Diego Opera & SDSU Appoint Director of Opera Theatre

Artist Profile: Tom Krause, Bass-Baritone Fluent in 7 Languages

Obituary: Baritone Claudio Desderi Passes Away

Artist Profile: The Contessa Herself, Dorothea Röschmann

Artist Profile: Cecilia Bartoli, A Legend That Continues

Artist Profile: Tenor John Osborn, Specialist of Rare Bel Canto Gems

Artist Profile: Swedish Baritone Ingvar Wixell, Verdi Specialist

Artist Profile: Soprano And Consummate Singing-Actress Eva-Maria Westbroek

Fun Facts About Sergei Leiferkus’ Met Opera Career