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WEBAbout OperaWire. Opera is not dying, nor does it need to be saved. In fact, if anything, it is undergoing a unique transformation around the world. Our main mission with OperaWire is to shine a spotlight on all the amazing people nurturing and developing the art form today. Over the last few years, we have offered the latest news from around ...
Artist Profile: Baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky, A Beloved & Greatly ...
WEBOct 16, 2018 · In late 2017, the opera world suffered a great tragedy, when it lost baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky at the age 55. Hvorostovsky, born on Oct. 16, 1962, was born in Krasnoyarsk and grew up without much interaction with his parents, whose work consumed most of their time. He studied at the Krasnoyarsk School of Arts and would make his professional debut {…}
Obituary: Soprano Patricia Burda Janečková Dies at the Age of 25
WEBOct 2, 2023 · Obituary: Soprano Patricia Burda Janečková Dies at the Age of 25. On Oct. 1, 2023, Patricia Burda Janečková died of breast cancer. She was 25. An official statement on Facebook said, “The opera and musical singer lost her courageous fight with an aggressive disease. She passed away on October 1, 2023, surrounded by the tender care of her ...
Opera Meets Film: What the Iconic Scene From 'The Shawshank …
WEBJan 16, 2020 · “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 …
Opera Meets Film: How ‘La Wally’s’ Most Famous Aria ... - OperaWire
WEBMar 26, 2020 · “Opera Meets Film is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will hone in on a selection or a film in its entirety, highlighting the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perceptions of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment features Jean …
Best of 2023: OperaWire’s Top 11 Singers of 2023 - OperaWire
WEBDec 26, 2023 · After releasing our favorite performances of 2023 and showcasing our rising stars of the year, it’s time for OperaWire’s annual tradition of naming our top 11 singers of the year, performers that we thought stood out and had major breaks or performances.
Metropolitan Opera 2021-22 Review: Porgy and Bess - OperaWire
WEBOn October 31, 2021, the Metropolitan Opera opened this season’s run of the Gershwins’ “Porgy and Bess.”. This revival of James Robinson’s acclaimed, 2019 production saw nearly the entire cast return to Catfish Row for a truly powerful opening night, led by conductor David Robertson. The set featured a rotating, framework of the ...
Opera Profile: Wagner’s ‘Tannhaüser’ - OperaWire
WEBOct 19, 2017 · Wagner’s ‘Tannhaüser’ is an opera that combines elements of Romantic-era storytelling with those of French grand opera. Premiering on October 19, 1845, the story grapples with the theme of lust versus love, and centers on the experiences of a knight/bard minnesinger named Tannhaüser. Shortly after its premiere, Wagner made a number of changes; after adding vocal selection and ...
Metropolitan Opera 2018-19 Review: Die Walküre - OperaWire
WEBMar 26, 2019 · Metropolitan Opera 2018-19 Review: Die Walküre. Wagner’s “Die Walküre” took center-stage at the Metropolitan Opera on Monday, March 25, 2019 to what is likely to have been the most enthusiastic audience of the season. After every act, the artists were showered with tremendous ovations, each more effusive than the last.
Metropolitan Opera 2021-22 Review: La Bohème, Spring Cast
WEBMay 18, 2022 · Eun Sun Kim led the Met Orchestra with precision and finesse while partnering with the vocalists who included sopranos Eleonora Buratto (Mimì), tenor Matthew Polenzani (Rodolfo), Aleksandra Kurzak (Musetta), baritones Quinn Kelsey (Marcello), Donald Maxwell (Benoit and Alcindoro), and Iurii …
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