Opera Profile: An Introduction To Mascagni’s ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’

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This article represents the first of our “Opera For Beginners” section. To celebrate the date of an opera’s world premiere, we will start to create separate profiles for operas that the uninitiated can reference for their learning pleasure! Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” is one of the staples of the Verismo opera, a style of the late 1800s that showcased the lives {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Not Just Vocal Fluff – Soprano Irina Lungu On The Dramatic Depth of The Bel Canto Repertoire

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While the bel canto repertoire is among the most popular in the operatic canon, most people are quick to dismiss the genre’s overall quality, noting that the works themselves are simply a vehicle to show off a singer’s virtuosity. But Irina Lungu could not disagree more. The Russian soprano, who has dedicated the first five months of 2017 to immersing {…}

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Hibla Gerzmava To Make Her Chicago Debut

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Hibla Gerzmava will make her Chicago Debut in a one-night event. The Russian soprano will join Maestro Vladimir Spivakov and the acclaimed Moscow Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra on June 4, 2017, at Orchestra Hall at Chicago’s Symphony Center. This performance will be part of MVCO’s 2017 North American Tour which is being presented by the Cherry Orchard Festival Foundation. Germava will {…}

Asian Heritage Month, Special Features

Asian Heritage Month 2017: Operas From Some Famous Asian Composers

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(Credit: Tandun.com) For centuries, the major opera houses of the world have regularly programmed operas from European composers with some offerings of North American and, in fewer cases, South American composers. But when was the last time, with the exception of Tan Dun’s “The Last Emperor,” you heard an opera from an Asian composer. You probably haven’t. And it is {…}

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‘Porgy and Bess’ Confirmed For Metropolitan Opera’s 2019-20 Season

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Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess” is set for a major Met Opera return during the 2019-20 season. According to an article by the New York Times, the new production will be directed by Bartlett Sher and feature Eric Owens. Owens performed a duet from the opera at the recent Metropolitan Opera 50th anniversary gala celebration and program notes indicated that he {…}

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Ailyn Pérez Crashes Anthony Roth Costanzo & The Greene Space’s ‘Opera Party’ On Monday

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The Greene Space is throwing on an opera party on Monday, May 15, 2017. The event which will be in a cabaret-style environment will showcase a new way to celebrate opera. According to The Greene Space’s official website, “Opera stars will share the evening with chefs, raconteurs and genre-busting artists in a striking environment created for each event by artist Doug Fitch.” This {…}

Artist of the Week, News

Artist Of Week: Let The 50th Anniversary Celebrations Begin For Plácido Domingo

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Plácido Domingo needs no introduction. He not only holds the record for most roles sung in opera for a single individual, but also has a lengthy career that has spanned half a century. And this week he celebrates his 50th anniversary at the Vienna State Opera in a special gala. The tenor made his debut at the Vienna State Opera {…}

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Renée Fleming, ‘Der Rosenkavalier’ Live in HD Transmission Puts Up Better Box Office Average Than ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ ‘The Fate of the Furious’

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Take a look at the global box office for a moment. At number 10, below such films as “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “The Fate of the Furious,” “The Circle” and “Beauty and the Beast,” all featuring some of Hollywood’s most notable actors, is “Der Rosenkavalier.” That is the worldwide box office. Take that in for a second. The Met’s Live {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

CD/DVD Releases -Week of May 15: Redisover Old Classics By Plácido Domingo And Jennifer Larmore

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Audiences expecting new CDs by some of today’s greatest stars will be disappointed to see there are no new selections. However, there will be new products to rediscover classic recordings and legendary artists. Check it out! Rosamunda d’Inghilterra Did you miss the DVD of Donizetti’s rarely performed work? Well, this week audiences will get a CD version of the same performance {…}

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Opera Profile: An Introduction To Mascagni’s ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’

Not Just Vocal Fluff – Soprano Irina Lungu On The Dramatic Depth of The Bel Canto Repertoire

Hibla Gerzmava To Make Her Chicago Debut

Asian Heritage Month 2017: Operas From Some Famous Asian Composers

‘Porgy and Bess’ Confirmed For Metropolitan Opera’s 2019-20 Season

Ailyn Pérez Crashes Anthony Roth Costanzo & The Greene Space’s ‘Opera Party’ On Monday

Artist Of Week: Let The 50th Anniversary Celebrations Begin For Plácido Domingo

Renée Fleming, ‘Der Rosenkavalier’ Live in HD Transmission Puts Up Better Box Office Average Than ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ ‘The Fate of the Furious’

CD/DVD Releases -Week of May 15: Redisover Old Classics By Plácido Domingo And Jennifer Larmore