Operavore
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Love and Death, Wagner-Style: 'Tristan und Isolde' at 150
Wagner’s "Tristan und Isolde" premiered 150 years ago Wednesday in Munich. Listen to this (highly condensed) synopsis of the opera. Jun 9, 2015
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Is the World Ready for Carl Nielsen's 'Maskarade?'
Carl Nielsen's opera "Maskarade" deserves wider recognition, writes Fred Plotkin. While the comedy often falls flat, "the music is appealing and original." Jun 5, 2015
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Margaret Juntwait Remembered: Classical Music Field Reacts to Host's Death
Margaret Juntwait's death Wednesday has elicited a flood of reactions, from those who knew her best, from colleagues and friends. Jun 3, 2015
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Donor Left Millions for New York City Opera as Company Filed for Bankruptcy
The executors of a late City Opera benefactor's estate have come forward to deliver a bequest included in his will. Jun 2, 2015
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Projected Titles Have Helped to Save Opera, Says Dramaturg
Fred Plotkin recently argued that surtitles have become a crutch for opera-goers, turning their attention away from the music. Today we get an opposing view. Jun 1, 2015
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Have Projected Titles Really Been Good For Opera?
Projected titles, or surtitles, have been widely praised for making opera more accessible. But blogger Fred Plotkin questions whether they've improperly shifted the focus. May 29, 2015
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Song Translations in Recitals: The Readers Weigh In
Should song recitalists stop providing printed translations? Blogger Fred Plotkin considers the vehemence of opinions over his recent article on the issue. May 26, 2015
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Cecilia Bartoli to Sing Maria in 'West Side Story'
The Italian opera star will sing the role of Maria in a new production of West Side Story at its 2016 edition. May 22, 2015
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Weird: Richard Wagner Fans See His Face in a Mountain in Germany
Richard Wagner, who was born 202 years ago on Friday, is being celebrated in an unusual way in his native Germany. May 22, 2015
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Should Vocal Recitalists Stop Providing Printed Translations of Songs?
Stephanie Blythe began a recent recital with a startling announcement: there would be no printed texts or translations. May 21, 2015