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Artist Profile: Walter Berry, A Spectacular Bass-Baritone

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Austrian bass-baritone Walter Berry was born on April 8, 1929 and would go on to a strong and recognized career. He studied at the Vienna Music Academy and made his debut at the Vienna State Opera in 1947, becoming a permanent member of the company three years later. In 1952, he debuted at the Salzburg Festival, another organization with which {…}
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Sonya Yoncheva Cancels Forthcoming Stage Performances Due to Second Pregnancy

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Sonya Yoncheva has confirmed that she is expecting her second child. The soprano confirmed the news via social media and said, “The time has finally come to share with you that our family will soon have a new member! Domingo, Mateo and I are very excited to welcome our new baby this autumn.” The soprano also apologized for her recent {…}
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Artist Profile: Simon Estes, Legendary Bass-Baritone

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Simon Estes, born on March 2, 1938, is a legendary bass-baritone. Born in Iowa, his father was a coal miner and his grandfather was a former slave. His early musical experiences were at the local Baptist church that his family attended. He entered the University of Iowa and was destined to study psychology and religion but ultimately switched to voice. {…}
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J’Nai Bridges, Brenda Rae & The Six Exciting Debuts Of the Met Opera’s 2019-20 Season

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One of the most exciting aspects of a new season is the fact that audiences will get an opportunity to encounter new and exciting artists for the very first time.  This is also the case at the Metropolitan Opera, which will feature a plethora of debuts in numerous major productions. Here is a look at six stars that we are {…}
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A Female Conductor, Bel Canto Dearth & Other Trends Of the Met Opera’s 2019-20 Season

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The reveals of repertory for major opera companies is also a statement of intent. In the case of the new Met Opera seasons, there are always underlying trends worth glimpsing, to emphasize the general direction of the company.  The 2019-20 season has its fair share of unique stories worth looking at further and we identified a few that dovetail with {…}
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Artist Profile: Soprano Hildegard Behrens, A Dominant Wagner & Strauss Interpreter

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Hildegard Behrens, born on Feb. 9, 1937, was one of the great exponents of the dramatic German repertory in the late 20th century. Born in Varel, Germany, she actually kicked off her professional life in Law School before eventually turning her attention to singing. She attended the Freiburg Academy of Music and made her debut in “Le Nozze di Figaro,” {…}

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