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Opera Quiz

Opera Quiz: Tell Us About Your Father & Find Out Which Opera Dad Best Resembles Him

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Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers out there. Opera is rife with fathers, many of whom are some of the greatest characters in the artform. But which of opera’s famous father’s is most closely related to your own father. Take this quiz, tell us about your father and find out which opera dad best resembles him! As always, have {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Teatro Comunale di Bologna 2017-18 Review – Don Carlo: Maria José Siri & Luca Salsi Dominate Verdi’s Masterpiece

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Verdi made two distinct versions of “Don Carlos” plus a number of smaller-scale revisions. The original 1866 version written in French, was altered before its premiere, mainly for logistical reasons, as it was considered to be too long. The Italian version, written in 1884, with its Italian title “Don Carlo” contained extensive changes, most notably its reduction from five to {…}

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Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (6/15-17): Anna Netrebko, Plácido Domingo & Leo Nucci Headline

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The World Cup is underway, but the opera companies don’t seem to care all that much. Here is a look at what we think you have to see! Der Freischütz – Wiener Staatsoper, Austria  Camila Nylund, Daniela Fally, Alan Held, and Andreas Schager star in a new production of Weber’s gem. The all-star cast is led by Tomáš Netopil at the {…}

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Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – North America (6/15-17): Cincinatti Opera, Minnesota Opera, IVAI Among Major Players

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As we dig deeper into the summer, we see many companies close their doors and other festivals open them. This weekend’s offerings are a mix of this very trend. Here are our top five picks in North America, in alphabetical order by company. La Traviata – Cincinnati Opera On Saturday night, audiences in Cincinnati can enjoy Verdi’s masterwork with Norah {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series 2018 Review – Hopkins, Chang, and Moore Put on a Splendid Evening of Outdoor Opera

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The Metropolitan Opera’s Summer Recital Series started off on a high note on June 11, 2018. Audience members gathered in Central Park on a cool and cloudless evening that was filled with selections from operas both old and new, to be sung by some of the company’s most promising young talent. Baritone Joshua Hopkins began the evening with “Largo al {…}

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Aida Garifullina Releases New EP For World Cup

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Aida Garifullina and Decca Classics have released two new singles in celebration of the soprano’s World Cup presentation. The new EP entitled “Midnight in Moscow,” which was released on all streaming sources, includes two songs “Tenderness” and “White Bird.” The Russian songs continue Garifullina’s exploration of her cultural roots, ones she explored in her new album from last year. Garifullina {…}

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Opera Maine Announces Cast for ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’

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Opera Maine has announced that it will showcase a new production of “Le Nozze di Figaro” in July. The production will open on July 25 with an additional showcase on July 27. All performances will be presented at the Merrill Auditorium. The famed Mozart opera will directed by Stephen Lord with a cast that includes Keith Phares, Maeve Höglundas, Robert Brubaker, {…}

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Opernhaus Zurich 2017-18 Review: Das Land Des Lachelns: Piotr Beczala Shines Amidst Confused Production of Lehár Classic

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What endures of Zurich Opera’s performance of Lehár’s “Das Land des Lachelns” is Piotr Beczala. Never did we fail to hear the clear, clean line of his clarion sound; never did we fail to feel his full and steady presence on stage. While outside, swans and an array of boats dotted Lake Zurich and strollers savored assorted ice creams, inside, {…}

Opera Meets Film, Special Features

Opera Meets Film: Maria Callas As The Ultimate Superhero in ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’

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“Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will select a section or a film in its entirety, highlighting the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment is the mega-blockbuster hit {…}