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Artist Profile: Anna Netrebko, The 21st Century’s Diva-Par-Excellence

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(Credit: Dario Acosta) The 20th century opera diva, a larger-than-life singer that everyone wanted to see, regardless of their like or disdain for her qualities, is not really a concept one would associate with the modern opera world. Unless you are Anna Netrebko. The Russian soprano IS the diva-par-excellence of the modern opera world, her every stop a major event. {…}
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Jennifer Zetlan To Release Her First Solo Album With Ricky Ian Gordon

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On October 26, 2018, Bright Shiny Things will release “Your Clear Eye,” a new recording of songs by the multi-award-winning composer Ricky Ian Gordon performed by the soprano Jennifer Zetlan in her solo album debut. The new recording will see Zetlan accompanied by the composer and will feature the world premiere recordings of Antarctica (Harper’s Act three Monologue) and Night Flight {…}
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Artist Profile: Mexican Tenor Ramón Vargas, Bel Canto Specialist & Humanitarian

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In the early 2000s, the opera world has seen a surge of Latin American tenors taking over the landscape. Ramón Vargas was among the first to surge. The Mexican tenor, born on Sept. 11, 1960, started his vocal education in México City before going on to win the Carlo Morelli National Vocal Competition, which earned him a debut in Monterrey {…}
Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Interview: Soprano Meghan Picerno’s Balancing Act

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Throughout history, many opera stars have managed to make the crossover to Broadway and musical theatre, enjoying successful careers in both. Most recently, Renée Fleming earned raves for her work in “Carousel” on Broadway. Paolo Szot is another in recent years who has also managed a successful development in both arenas as well. Coloratura soprano Meghan Picerno is another taking {…}
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Artist Profile: Mezzo Hanna Schwarz, A Major Wagnerian

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Mezzo-soprano Hanna Schwarz, born on August 15, 1943, has had a successful career that hasn’t always seen her in the limelight.  She studied psychology and voice in Hamburg, before becoming a member of the Staatsoper Hannover.  In a career marked by her interpretations of Wagner, it is surprising to see her first major success come as Maddalena in “Rigoletto.” But {…}
Reviews, Stage Reviews

Festival della Valle d’Itria 2018 Review: Rinaldo

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In 2012, a version of Handel’s “Rinaldo,” written for Naples in 1718, was discovered in a castle in England. It is a reconstructed version, by a lesser-known baroque composer, Leonardo Leo, who had also included parts by Vivaldi and numerous other composers. This pastiche is the version that is being performed at the Festival della Valle d’Itria, 300 years after {…}

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