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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The Crypt Sessions 2018 Review – Lawrence Brownlee

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Now in its third season, “The Crypt Sessions,” continues to bring world-class talent to Harlem’s Church of the Intercession for a night of music produced by Unison Media. July 24’s concert saw leading operatic tenor Lawrence Brownlee, joined by pianists Myra Huang and Damien Sneed, letting loose with a variety of songs from Classical, Jazz, Gospel, and more. Brownlee began {…}

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Tanglewood Festival 2018 – La Bohème

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Some reading this review — perhaps many — have never been to the Tanglewood Music Festival in Lenox, Massachusetts. Much more than the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Tanglewood is a magical place; so many thrilling, historical performances and moments have taken place here. And I’ve been lucky to attend many of those performances, such as Seiji Ozawa’s {…}

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River to River Festival 2018 Review: Naamah’s Ark

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This Review is for the performance on Sunday, June 17th. The River to River Festival, presented by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC), showcased Marisa Michelson and Royce Vavrek’s “Naamah’s Ark” in Rockefeller Park at the start of this year’s 76th season. This community oratorio included seven ensembles and six soloists – Victoria Clark, as Naamah, Cantor Rebecca Garfein of Congregation {…}

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‘Giovanna D’Arco’ DVD Review

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During the 2015-16 season, the Teatro alla Scala revived Verdi’s rarely performed opera “Giovanna d’Arco.” The opera, while never a standard piece of the repertoire, had a slight resurgence thanks to Renata Tebaldi and Monserrat Caballe in the mid 1900s. Other performers like Anna Moffo, Katia Ricciarelli, and Mariella Devia recorded the opening aria “Sempre all’alba.” But it was still {…}

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Academy Of Vocal Arts’ 2018-19 Season To Feature Four Productions

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The Academy of Vocal Arts has announced its 2018-19 season featuring the vocal students and a number of repertory staples as well as recitals. The season opens with the New Artist Recital accompanied by Music Director and Pianist José Meléndez. Performance Dates: Sept.20 & 21, 2018 The Academy of Vocal Arts will host the Giargiari Bel Canto Competition at the Perelman Theater, {…}

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Oksana Dyka, Carmela Remigio & Alessio Arduini To Feature In Teatro La Fenice’s 2018-19 Season

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The Teatro la Fence has announced its 2018-19 season and will present a number of repertoire staples and rare gems. The season will also include a divide itself between the Teatro Malibran and Teatro La Fenice. Here is a look at the productions and concerts that will be held during the season. Productions Verdi’s “Macbeth” opens the season in a {…}

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Relive The 4 Iconic World Cup Concerts Of The Three Tenors

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The World Cup kicks off tomorrow with a match between Russia and Saudi Arabia. Before that, audiences around the world will get to clamor as some of the greatest opera stars appear on the world stage. And then on the opening ceremony, another young opera star will make a major appearance. For some, the concept of opera and soccer (football around {…}

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Artist Profile: Frederica Von Stade’s, Champion of All

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Everyone knows her as “Flicka.” It’s a fun nickname that embodies exactly what makes Frederica Von Stade such a well-liked figure in the opera world. A consummate professional with a smashing personality, Von Stade, who was born on June 1, 1945, grew up in New Jersey and attended the Mannes College of Music. In 1970, she made her Metropolitan Opera {…}

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Festival della Valle d’Itria 2018 Review: Rinaldo

The Crypt Sessions 2018 Review – Lawrence Brownlee

Tanglewood Festival 2018 – La Bohème

River to River Festival 2018 Review: Naamah’s Ark

‘Giovanna D’Arco’ DVD Review

Academy Of Vocal Arts’ 2018-19 Season To Feature Four Productions

Oksana Dyka, Carmela Remigio & Alessio Arduini To Feature In Teatro La Fenice’s 2018-19 Season

Relive The 4 Iconic World Cup Concerts Of The Three Tenors

Artist Profile: Frederica Von Stade’s, Champion of All