Operavore
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Opera World Mourns Germanwings Plane Crash Victims
The opera world is mourning the loss of Maria Radner and Oleg Bryjak, the two singers who were among the 150 victims of Tuesday's Germanwings plane crash. Mar 26, 2015
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Scratch-and-Win to Support Opera Companies?
An interesting option to help nonprofit arts organizations with particular needs is through a state or federal lottery, writes Fred Plotkin. Here's why. Mar 24, 2015
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Met Opera Names 2015 National Council Auditions Winners
Tune in tonight at 8 pm for the largest talent contest in American opera, the Metropolitan Opera’s National Council Auditions, recorded in March. Mar 22, 2015
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Met Museum's Marble Statues 'Star' in New Opera
The marble statues in the Met Museum's Vélez Blanco Patio are the stars of a new site-specific "video opera" based on La Celestina. Mar 20, 2015
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In Opera, If the Shoe Fits...
There are reasons why opera singers need practical shoes, from daunting stage steps to sexy legs and short tenors. Fred Plotkin considers the role of footwear in opera. Mar 18, 2015
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Should New York City Opera Be Revived?
Is there a future for the New York City Opera or should it just be left to blessed memory? Blogger Fred Plotkin considers the current efforts to revive the company's name. Mar 13, 2015
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NYC Opera Suitors Seek to Establish Themselves with Star-Filled Gala
New York City Opera Renaissance held a star-filled gala tribute to the late conductor Julius Rudel at Lincoln Center's Rose Theater Monday night. Mar 10, 2015
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Call Waiting: Anna Caterina Antonacci
Anna Caterina Antonacci has had a thriving career in Europe but remains under the radar in the U.S. Blogger Fred Plotkin considers roles that would help her break through. Mar 10, 2015
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Video: Operatic Dance Piece Filmed Inside Giant Particle Collider
The Large Hadron Collider has played host to a grand conceptual performance that combined opera, dance and physics. Watch the video. Mar 9, 2015
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Singers' Union Warns of Potential for Lockout at Chicago Lyric Opera
The union representing singers, dancers and producers at the Lyric Opera of Chicago has warned artists and their agents to prepare for a work stoppage. Mar 9, 2015