Operavore
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Inside L.A. Opera's Young Artist Auditions
Each year, talented singers audition for Los Angeles Opera's exclusive Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program. Fred Plotkin sat in on this year's proceedings. Apr 29, 2016
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A Supporting Artist Who Steals the Show
Maria Zifchak, a mezzo-soprano who's shined in character roles on the Metropolitan Opera stage "is in a class all of her own," writes Fred Plotkin. Apr 25, 2016
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A Second 'Otello'? The Other Operas Inspired by Shakespeare
Certainly you've heard of Verdi's 'Otello' and Gounod's 'Roméo et Juliette', but check out these lesser-known operas based on the same source material. Apr 22, 2016
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A Verdian Season in New York
Last week, New York experienced a flurry of events honoring the composer Giuseppe Verdi. Fred Plotkin, who attended them, considers the composer's legacy. Apr 21, 2016
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'Les Fêtes Vénitiennes,' a Vaudevillian Spectacle from the Baroque
William Christie's Les Arts Florissants and director Robert Carson revive Campra's 18th century opera-ballet at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. David Patrick Stearns reviews it. Apr 18, 2016
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Salonen Reveals the Dramatic Core of Strauss's 'Elektra'
The Met stages Patrice Chereau's acclaimed production of 'Elektra,' starring Nina Stemme in the title role. David Patrick Stearns reviews the opera. Apr 15, 2016
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James Levine Set to Retire from the Met
After a 45-year career at the Metropolitan Opera, the legendary maestro will become the organization's music director emeritus. Apr 14, 2016
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How Old Is Too Old for the Opera Stage?
Operavore's Fred Plotkin considers ageism in opera, and what singers facing the twilight of their careers can still offer in performances. Apr 12, 2016
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Soprano Ailyn Pérez Wins Beverly Sills Award
The soprano, who made her Met debut last season, is the 11th recipient of the award and will receive $50,000 to help further her career. Apr 7, 2016
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Understanding Tragedy Through Art
Fred Plotkin explores how art in its various forms can help provide clarity and meaning when the burden of great misfortunes and hardships becomes too difficult to bear. Apr 6, 2016
