Marilyn Horne received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 Grammy Award Ceremony. The recognition celebrates performers who have made outstanding contributions of artistic significance to the field of recording. Horne was recognized alongside Selena, the Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, Lionel Hampton, Salt-N-Pepa, and Talking Heads. Horne has won four Grammys and received 15 nominations. She won for {…}
Those who want a major dose of operatic classics will not be disappointed by this week’s list. And what’s more, the slate is full of opera’s major superstars in these prominent works. But there is also a special performance this week, courtesy of the Houston Grand Opera. So without further ado, here are the top 10 operas to stream this {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced the next month of nightly streams which focus on a number of unique themes including operas in English, holiday works, and even an entire work dedicated to one of the most iconic artists of all time. Week 39– In Plain English Monday, December 7 – Thomas Adès’s The Tempest Starring Audrey Luna, Isabel Leonard, Iestyn Davies, Alek Shrader, {…}
The final week of October features opera for those thinking about Halloween, but also for those looking toward an all-important election day next week. The recommendations list features some old-time classics presented in unique new ways, some modern gems, fascinating recital programs, world premieres, and rare works that are likely to become repertory staples in coming years. La Bohème – {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced the next two weeks of its streaming slate which will focus on opera’s greatest comedies and political dramas. Renée Fleming and Joyce DiDonato lead the way, appearing in three different streams each over the course of the two weeks. Here is a full rundown. Week 32– Operatic Comedies Monday, October 19 – Rossini’s Il Barbiere di {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced its schedule for Week 20 of nightly streams. The company will present a slew of major superstars in this latest edition, including Anna Netrebko, Roberto Alagna, Jonas Kaufmann, Mirella Freni, and Renée Fleming, among others. Here is the full breakdown. Monday, July 20 –Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” Starring Isabel Leonard, Lawrence Brownlee, Christopher Maltman, {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced Weeks 13 and 14 of its nightly streams. The streams will include music by Mozart, Bartok, Rossini, Handel, Verdi, and Glass. Also, audiences will get a chance to check out the At Home Gala once again. Monday, June 8 – Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito Conducted by Harry Bicket; starring Lucy Crowe, Barbara Frittoli, Elīna Garanča, {…}
With opera companies remain closed, there is still plenty of opera that will be streamed this week. Here are our recommendations for the week. Don Pasquale – New National Theatre Tokyo (NOW) For those interested in some comedy, there is no doubt that “Don Pasquale,” Donizetti’s greatest comedy, is the best offering this week. The cast is top-notch, led by {…}
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music has announced major additions to its vocal and opera department for its 2020-21 season. Legendary opera star Marilyn Horne will join the San Francisco Conservatory of Music as Artist-in-Residence; pianist Martin Katz will share the distinction. Meanwhile, Joel Revzen who is a Metropolitan Opera assistant conductor, will lead the spring opera production while Peter {…}
The Music Academy of the West has announced its 72nd Summer Season, which will include a wide range of musical performances. For the purposes of this article, we will only focus on vocal and operatic performances. Everything kicks off with the Voice Program Opening Night, which will feature the 2019 Vocal Institute Fellows. In their ranks are four sopranos, four {…}
Bel Canto mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne is one of the great champions of Rossini’s operas. She was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania on January 16, 1934. She moved to California in her childhood, and went on to study at the University of Southern California, as well as with Lotte Lehmann. In her own words, “I grew up in Hollywood.” Horne was a {…}