Operavore
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Singing in English With Tenor Paul Appleby
Fred Plotkin interviews the multi-lingual tenor Paul Appleby before his New York recital on March 5 featuring “On this Island,” a song cycle by Benjamin Britten. Mar 3, 2017
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How Vocal Health Can Make or Break a Singer
Fred Plotkin discusses how singers struggle to maintain vocal health and shares advice from Dr. Anthony F. Jahn, the Met Opera's volunteer medical director. Feb 28, 2017
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In Opera, Artistry Matters More Than Size
"For opera to be compelling on our stages, we should not care about thinking big or thinking small," writes Fred Plotkin. "We must think creatively." Feb 23, 2017
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An Analysis of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2017-2018 Season
Operavore blogger Fred Plotkin breaks down the Metropolitan Opera's new season announcement. Feb 15, 2017
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Singular Voices: Leontyne Price
Fred Plotkin remembers the career of and his experiences with Leontyne Price and her singular voice on her 90th birthday. Feb 10, 2017
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Opera More Than Ever: Unusual Works to Discover in 2017-2018
It's the time of year when opera companies start to announce their new seasons. And there are plenty of new operas to experience in the next year, writes Fred Plotkin. Feb 6, 2017
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The Met's New-Generation 'Rusalka' Meets the Current Mermaid Zeitgeist
The Metropolitan Opera's new production of Dvořák's "Rusalka" had some significant odds to overcome at its Thursday opening, writes David Patrick Stearns in his review. Feb 3, 2017
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Singular Voices: George Michael
Pop singer George Michael passed away on Christmas Day. Fred Plotkin admired Michael's singing and the emotional connections with his audiences during performances. Jan 31, 2017
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Learning Words and Music from the Masters
Fred Plotkin shares that master classes are a great way to learn about the art of singing. Jan 27, 2017
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Opera Stars in Public and in Private
Fred Plotkin remembers his conversations with Roberta Peters and how the private lives of singers serve to fuel their public performances in surprising ways. Jan 23, 2017
