The Broad Stage Review 2018: Jonas Kaufmann’s Musical Genius Comes to Fore in Schubert’s ‘Die Schöne Mullerin’

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Here is the story of a man and his brook… the poet and the maiden, the tenor and his Schubert. In other words – Jonas Kaufmann in Santa Monica, MLK day, 2018. Thirty somethings, 80 somethings, 39s, 48s, 24s… be-earringed, high-heeled, suited, sweat-shirted, flaming red and ocean blue hair, finely-knit sweaters, plain black jackets – all pressed through the doors {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Striking a Balance – Luca Pisaroni On His Traveling Family, His Learning Process & His Favorite Mozart Roles

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Being one of the most in-demand artists around is never easy. But Luca Pisaroni has found a way to balance his professional and his personal life in a way that the two work together. In a recent interview with OperaWire, the bass commented on his lifestyle, his approach to learning new roles, and his reinterpretation of old ones. Always at {…}

News

Obituary: Bolshoi Bass Alexander Vedernikov Dies At 91

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The Bolshoi Theatre has announced the death of Alexander Vedernikov. The company announced that the bass died at the age of 90 after being a household name with the company throughout the second half of the 20th century. Throughout his career the bass won numerous awards including the World Festival of Youth and Students (2nd Prize, 1953), the Robert Schumann International {…}

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Ekaterina Semenchuck To Sing Full Run Of ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’

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Eva-Maria Westbroek has canceled her four performances for the Metropolitan Opera’s revival of “Cavalleria Rusticana.” The Met announced that the soprano canceled due to illness. As a result, Ekaterina Semenchuk who opened the revival on Monday will takeover. OperaWire praised Semenchuck’s opening night performance stating, “Ekaterina Semenchuck is one of the few dramatic mezzos today that can perform this role to {…}

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Roberto Alagna & Aleksandra Kurzak Beneift Concert In Puerto Rico

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On Feb. 6, 2018, Roberto Alagna and Aleksandra Kurzak will perform in concert in San Juan. The concert will be held at the Conservatory of music of Puerto Rico and is being organized by CulturArte Puerto Rico in aid of the students and teachers affected by hurricanes Irma and Maria. Furter details are expected to be revealed later in the month. Alagna and Kurzak are currently {…}

Special Features

The 5 Performances From 2017 I Will Remember the Most

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It’s popular to make year-end lists, and I saw between 30-35 performances during the calendar year. Much of what I saw was terrific and, of course, there were many more outstanding performances that I didn’t see. These are the five that I will remember the most from what I saw; they are not necessarily the best but will remain in {…}

Artist of the Week, News

Artist Of The Week: Vittorio Grigolo Enters Dramatic Territory in ‘Tosca’

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Over the past years, Vittorio Grigolo has become one of the biggest stars in the opera world for his magnetic and charismatic stage presence. His performances have been heralded by critics in numerous lyric roles including Nemorino in “L’Elisir d’Amore,” Edgardo in “Lucia di Lammermoor,” Rodolfo in “La “Boheme,” and Hoffmann in “Les Contes d’Hoffmann.” And now the tenor is {…}

On This Day, Special Features

The Major Career Achievements of Rising Superstar Sonya Yoncheva

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At just the age of 36, Sonya Yoncheva has risen quickly to the peak of the opera world. Born on Christmas day in 1981, the soprano is already a household name in opera circles and is just days away from what might be her most essential Metropolitan Opera assignment. The soprano was born in Bulgaria and is said to have {…}

Special Features

Best of 2017: 11 Singers Who Made 2017 A Year To Remember!

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It’s that time of year. That time where we look just before we look forward. We look back to remember all the good times of the year so that we can take stock of what we hope for in the new one. Every year in the opera world has its share of rising and breakout stars as well as opera {…}

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The Broad Stage Review 2018: Jonas Kaufmann’s Musical Genius Comes to Fore in Schubert’s ‘Die Schöne Mullerin’

Striking a Balance – Luca Pisaroni On His Traveling Family, His Learning Process & His Favorite Mozart Roles

Obituary: Bolshoi Bass Alexander Vedernikov Dies At 91

Ekaterina Semenchuck To Sing Full Run Of ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’

Roberto Alagna & Aleksandra Kurzak Beneift Concert In Puerto Rico

The 5 Performances From 2017 I Will Remember the Most

Artist Of The Week: Vittorio Grigolo Enters Dramatic Territory in ‘Tosca’

The Major Career Achievements of Rising Superstar Sonya Yoncheva

Best of 2017: 11 Singers Who Made 2017 A Year To Remember!