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Not Just Another Label: Soprano Marina Rebeka Launches Prima Classic

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The next time you browse a collection of vocal recordings, consider the fact that many of the albums exist because of record companies. And consider that many singers never get the opportunity to make an album, again because of the record companies’ interests. Latvian soprano Marina Rebeka is doing her part to reverse those scenarios by creating her own, independent {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Wallis Giunta On Giving Carmen A ‘Lighter Touch’ & The Joy Of Mozart

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Earlier this year, mezzo-soprano Wallis Giunta took home the award for Young Singer of the Year at the International Opera Awards. To that point, she has been growing her career steadily as an ensemble member at the Oper Leipzig, among others endeavors. But the victory propelled her into the spotlight and since then, Giunta has made her BBC Proms debut {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Jessica Pratt Explores the Great Challenges & Pleasures of ‘Lucia Di Lammermoor’s’ Mad Scene

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“Lucia di Lammermoor” is one of the important canonical works and most divas are measured by their abilities to manage the great challenges of this bel canto opera. One of the foremost performers of the opera today is Australian soprano Jessica Pratt, who has sung the work in over 20 productions and 80 performances with such companies as Teatro alla {…}

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Madison Lyric Stage To Showcase Verdi’s ‘Otello’

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Verdi’s “Otello” will appear at the Madison Lyric Stage this summer. The famous masterwork will be showcased on June 16, 17, 23 and 25 at the North Madison Congregational Church in Madison, CT. Taking on the notoriously challenging title role will be tenor Marc Deaton who has appeared all over the world and has made four recordings, including Wagner’s “Tristan {…}