The Korean National Opera’s National Opera Studio Youth Education Group will present Strauss II’s “Die Fledermaus” on Oct. 11 and 12, 2024. The showcase will feature members of the education group in prominent roles. David Lee, assistant conductor of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra will make his company debut at the podium. The operetta will be directed by Kim Dong-Il. Both {…}
(Image source: YouTube) Dutch mezzo-soprano Cora Canne Meijer passed away on August 25, 2020, at the age of 91. Cora Canne Meijer graduated from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. The mezzo-soprano debuted in 1950 with the Nederlandse Opera (now De Nationale Opera) in the role of Annina in Verdi’s “La Traviata.” During her first year at the Nederlandse Opera, Meijer sang {…}
Johannes Martin Kränzle is slowly becoming a recognized artist in the world of opera. After studying violin and composition for years, the baritone turned to opera and has not looked back ever since. Even after a setback from Bone Marrow Disease, Kränzle’s return to the stage has had critics raving. This week, with many artists taking a break, Kränzle will {…}