Manhattan School of Music 2018-19 Review: `I Due Timidi´& `Suor Angelica´

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The Manhattan School of Music (MSM) showcased two one-act operas this past fall in its newly renovated Neidorff-Karpati Hall that set the bar high for an exciting season ahead. First Up, Rota The first opera, Nino Rota’s “I Due Timidi” was the perfect choice of scenery to have on display for the new stage. Scenic Designer Lee Savage showcased an {…}

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Best of 2018: 11 Singers Who Had A Year To Remember!

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It’s that time of year during which we look back at the past 365-ish days and the big moments that defined them. Every year, the opera world has its share of rising and breakout stars as well as opera singers who solidify or take their careers in new directions. Others make important debuts or create roles that audiences would have {…}

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Top 6 Operas to See This Weekend – International (12/14-16)

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While the holiday season might mean a slow-down of productions in some countries, there are still a plethora of opera productions for those so included. This weekend is dedicated to classic pieces in productions or featuring star casts. There is also one rarely performed work, that is intriguing as it is directed by one of the most acclaimed theaters in {…}

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Opera Profile: ‘Wozzeck,’ Alban Berg’s Masterpiece

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(Credit: Ruth Walz / Salzburg Festival) Based on the play by George Büchner, Alban Berg’s “Wozzeck” is widely considered one of the great operas of all-time. He conceived of it in 1914 and would eventually finish in 1922. It would receive its world premiere on Dec. 14, 1925. He adapted the libretto himself, creating a work that features numerous shorter {…}

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Houston Grand Opera’s Patrick Summers Unveils New Book ‘The Spirity Of this Place’

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Houston Grand Opera Artistic and Musical Director Patrick Summers is releasing “The Spirit of This Place.” The book, which explores the role of art in society and in individual lives, is available on Amazon and through the Chicago University Press, which published the book. “The Spirit of This Place” places an emphasis on the importance of supporting the arts. He {…}

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Park Avenue Armory 2018 Review: The Head and The Load

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William Kentridge’s ”The Head and The Load,” currently playing in a two-week season at the Park Avenue Armory, opens with a still portrait. Three people – two African women and an Italian man frame a stripped upright, teak-colored piano. The man seated on the floor wears a maroon Fez – the headdress of the Turkish military until 1927. The two women {…}

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Angela Gheorghiu To Receive Puccini Award

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Angela Gheorghiu is scheduled to recieve the Premio Puccini on Dec. 14, 2018. The soprano will be recognized with the prestigious award for her memorable Puccini interpretations in “Tosca,” “Turandot,” La Rondine,” and “La Bohème” by the Sindacate of Viareggio Giorgio del Ghingaro and the President of the of the Alberto Veronessi foundation. The ceremony will take place at the {…}

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Canadian Opera Company Announces New Opera Commission

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The Canadian Opera Company has announced that Montreal-based composer Ana Sokolović and seasoned British librettist Paul Bentley will present a new opera “The Old Fools,” commissioned by the company. The opera, which is set to premiere in 2021, will be a two-act work inspired by “The Old Fools,” a work by renowned English poet Philip Larkin; its themes revolve around Larkin’s {…}

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Obituary: Italian Tenor Gianfranco Cecchele Dies At 80

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Gianfranco Cecchele has died at the age of 80. The Italian tenor died on Dec. 12, 2018, of Lung Cancer after battling with the illness for years. Born in Galliera Veneta, Padova, Cecchele was passionate about boxing and singing. But his father did not allow him to box and as a result, he dedicated his life to opera. He would garner the attention of Marcello del Monaco, who {…}

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Manhattan School of Music 2018-19 Review: `I Due Timidi´& `Suor Angelica´

Best of 2018: 11 Singers Who Had A Year To Remember!

Top 6 Operas to See This Weekend – International (12/14-16)

Opera Profile: ‘Wozzeck,’ Alban Berg’s Masterpiece

Houston Grand Opera’s Patrick Summers Unveils New Book ‘The Spirity Of this Place’

Park Avenue Armory 2018 Review: The Head and The Load

Angela Gheorghiu To Receive Puccini Award

Canadian Opera Company Announces New Opera Commission

Obituary: Italian Tenor Gianfranco Cecchele Dies At 80

Manhattan School of Music 2018-19 Review: `I Due Timidi´& `Suor Angelica´