Famed composer and conductor Anton Coppola has passed away on March 9, 2020 at age 102. Coppola was born on March 21, 1917 and started his musical journey as a member of the Metropoitan Opera Children’s Chorus. He served in World War II and would become conductor at the Radio City Music Hall as well as the director of the {…}
Opera Tampa has announced its 2018-19 season, which is set to include four operas including one world premiere. Here is a look at what the season has to offer. The season opens with Johann Strauss’ exquisite “Die Fledermaus.” Joseph Mechavich conducts the work, which is known for its catchy waltzes and unforgettable melodies. Performance Dates: Nov 30 – Dec 02, 2018 The {…}
Sofia Coppola fans will probably be excited about her recent victory at Cannes when she became one of the few women to take home the Best Director Award. And in just a few weeks, audiences will get a shot to see her work of a different variety. Coppola’s 2016 production of Verdi’s “La Traviata” from Rome will be getting a {…}
Anton Coppola is the luckiest guy in the world. At least that is how he views the life he has led and continues to lead. The maestro, born on March 21, 1917, and who determined his given career path during the first decade of his existence, is slated for “one last hurrah” when he conducts a final concert on March {…}