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Vast Imagination – Directors Shawna Lucey & Michelle Ainna Cuizon on Bringing their Vision to Opera San José & the Opera World at Large
What does the future look like for female directors in opera? Opera San José, the opera company in the heart of Silicon ...
The Met Opera’s ‘Tosca’ Star Freddie De Tommaso Talks Travel And Opera
The British-Italian tenor Freddie De Tommaso became a global name by chance. In 2021, the tenor playing the role of ...
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An Old City archeologist writes an opera for a murdered 19th century woman
Composer Melissa Dunphy discovered an unsolved murder at her home from 144 years ago. She brings her back to life with “Alice Tierney.” ...
Dark powers guide dagger-sharp ‘Macbeth’ at Washington National Opera
Director Brenna Corner brings a new production of Verdi’s classic, starring soprano Ewa Płonka and baritone Étienne Dupuis.
Mason Bates’ Met-bound opera ‘Kavalier & Clay’ based on Michael Chabon novel premieres in Indiana
When composer Mason Bates approached Michael Chabon about turning his novel “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay” into ...
Daniele Rustioni to become Metropolitan Opera's principal guest conductor
Daniele Rustioni will become just the third principal guest conductor of the Metropolitan Opera in its nearly century-and-a-half history, leading at least two productions each season starting in ...
Ailyn Pérez, celebrated Latina soprano, on the enduring magic of 'La Bohème'
The Mexican soprano returns to the Met from November 13 to November 24, bringing passion and depth to Mimi, one of opera’s ...
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Review: ALCINA is a Dreamy Vintage Opera at Dandy
Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. A cozy ...
Florida Grand Opera’s ‘The Magic Flute’ is a monumental made-in-South Florida production
The Magic Flute” —the final operatic work by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart before his death in 1791 when he was 35 years old — is ...
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Opera Under the Stars: Making the Most of a Family Night Out in Verona
Experience Authentic Italian Culture When planning a family outing, you may not instinctively think of opera. However, ...
Last Night at the Met(s): Angelina Jolie at the Opera and a Celebration of Black Artists at the Museum
On the west side, the Metropolitan Museum opened "Tosca"; over on the east side, the Metropolitan Museum of Art opened ...
Review: Lise Davidsen Meets Puccini in ‘Tosca’ at the Met
The powerhouse soprano, already a company stalwart at 37, still seems to be figuring out a character whose moods change on a ...