When I asked soprano Aida Garifullina, in an earlier interview, what dream role she aspired to sing, she responded: “To be honest, I’m singing it at the moment…‘Traviata’ is my favorite opera.” And, on the opening day of this performance, almost 30 years since Richard Eyre’s celebrated first production of it, she sang her heart and soul out to prove it. {…}
A truly packed house, a cast of operatic luminaries and a program of works chosen and compiled by Maestro Pappano himself; a Gala, fit for a KING, surely? Which is just as well because His Royal Highness King Charles III was in the audience as a truly surprise guest of honor, courtesy of a massive covert security operation that even {…}
This week’s recommendations kick off with a modern work followed by a long line of performances and productions dedicated to some of the repertory favorites. As we head toward the end of the week, the theme shifts to major commemorations of JUNETEENTH. Here’s a look a the Top 10 operas to stream this week. Le Soulier de Satin – Paris {…}
The Mildred Miller International Voice Competition by the Pittsburgh Festival Opera has announced a brand new mezzo-soprano edition which will take starting on Nov. 6, 2020. Thirteen finalists will be featured on an online concert on Nov. 6, with audiences able to vote on their favorite. The festival’s winners will be announced on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. ET with {…}