Artist Profile: Soprano Lucine Amara, A Legendary Met Vet

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Lucina Amara, born on March 1, 1925, is one of the sopranos to perform most often at the Metropolitan Opera. The Connecticut native was raised in San Francisco, where she sang with the San Francisco Opera Chorus. In 1946 she made her concert debut after studies at the Music Academy of the West and she appeared at the Hollywood Bowl {…}

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Artist Profile: Tenor Jussi Björling, The ‘Swedish Caruso’

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Jussi Björling was one of the greatest tenors of the 20th century. Born on Feb. 5, 1911 in Sweden, first started learning to sing from his father, who also taught his two brothers. The family often engaged in performances as the Björling Male Quartet and the tenor made his debut public appearance at age five. The group would perform actively {…}

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Obituary: Carlo Cava Dies At 90

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Italian bass Carlo Cava has died. The bass passed away on Sept. 1, 2018, after falling and breaking five ribs at the age of 90. Cava was hospitalized and recovering. Cava was born on August 16, 1928, in the city of Ascoli and became one of the most recognized basses of his generation. He went on to perform alongside such {…}

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CD / DVD Releases – Week of May 14: Erato Releases Two Opera Sets

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This week Erato has two releases featuring legendary artists and one of today’s most sought-after singers. One releases features rarely performed works while the other features a new edition of a popular work. Here is a look: Orfeo ed Euridice Erato releases a new recording of Gluck’s 1174 classic opera with Philippe Jaroussky and Amanda Forsythe in the lead roles. Diego Fasolis {…}

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In Memoriam 2017: Remembering the Major Opera Singers That Passed This Year

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For many, 2017 was a year to celebrate with many triumphs. It was also a tough year for arts institutions fighting sexual harassment scandals and numerous political issues. And it was also a year that saw many beloved artists and celebrities’ lives come to an end. The opera world was particularly devastated by the loss of many major stars, some of {…}

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Baritone Tito Gobbi’s 5 Greatest Recordings

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Tito Gobbi is arguably one of the greatest, if not the greatest baritone of the 20th century. Born on Oct. 24, 1913, his career really took off after the second World War with the singer performing all around the world in a wide range of great Italian repertoire. He not only sang with a gorgeous baritone sound that featured tremendous {…}

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Carolyn Sampson Replaces Kate Royal In Barcelona

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Soprano Kate Royal has canceled her performance at LIFE Victoria 2017. Royal was slated to perform a recital but was forced to withdraw due to a three-month break on her agenda. As a result, soprano Carolyn Sampson will replace her on Nov. 9, in the Santa Àgata Chapel. The performance will mark her debut in the festival, accompanied by the pianist Joseph {…}

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Hispanic Heritage Month 2017: 8 Essential Spanish-Language Operas

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It is Hispanic Heritage month! The Latin American community has, particularly in recent years, been a major boon to the opera world, providing it with great singers and composers, and a number of great operas. As the first part of this weekly series, we look at some of the most popular Hispanic operas ever written. We are not looking at {…}

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Opera Meets Film: First Love & Heartbreak In ‘Atonement’ & ‘La Bohème’

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“Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will select a section or a film in its entirety, highlighting the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment features Joe Wright’s incredible {…}

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Artist Profile: Soprano Lucine Amara, A Legendary Met Vet

Artist Profile: Tenor Jussi Björling, The ‘Swedish Caruso’

Obituary: Carlo Cava Dies At 90

CD / DVD Releases – Week of May 14: Erato Releases Two Opera Sets

In Memoriam 2017: Remembering the Major Opera Singers That Passed This Year

Baritone Tito Gobbi’s 5 Greatest Recordings

Carolyn Sampson Replaces Kate Royal In Barcelona

Hispanic Heritage Month 2017: 8 Essential Spanish-Language Operas

Opera Meets Film: First Love & Heartbreak In ‘Atonement’ & ‘La Bohème’