Operavore
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Smartphone App, Tweet Seats Add Interactivity to Philadelphia Concert Halls
The technological barbarians are at the gate – and are being welcomed graciously. Nov 20, 2014
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The Spirit of Martin Waldron
Blogger Fred Plotkin looks at the legacy of Martin Waldron, an only-in-New York character whose stately Brooklyn townhouse was a haven for opera stars and noble actors. Nov 18, 2014
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Special Webcast: The Death of Klinghoffer
Tune in to the Operavore stream Thursday at 7 pm and Friday at 5 pm for a full webcast of "The Death of Klinghoffer" by composer John Adams and librettist Alice Goodman. Nov 14, 2014
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Michaela Martens, Who Plays Marilyn Klinghoffer, Spreads Her Musical Wings
If you need to take anyone's word about the unorthodox performing challenges faced by the cast of the Metropolitan Opera's The Death of Klinghoffer, let it be Michaela Martens. Nov 13, 2014
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Putting a Lid on Over-the-Top Rossini Productions
Rossini productions have suffered—especially the comedies—because the performance style, has become overemphatic, writes Fred Plotkin. Here's how to fix them. Nov 12, 2014
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After Anna Netrebko Quits Munich Manon, Company Brings Her Back in Eugene Onegin
Since Anna Netrebko's 11th-hour withdrawal from the title role of Puccini's Manon Lescaut at the Bavarian State Opera, the production has become the object of much speculation. Nov 10, 2014
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Berlin in Mind
"When I think of Berlin, it is often as a place from which New York can learn a lot," writes Fred Plotkin. "Its better traits stand as models for things we might try to emulate." Nov 7, 2014
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Opera Singer Montserrat Caballé Reaches Deal to Avoid Jail for Tax Evasion
Opera singer Montserrat Caballé has reached a deal with the Spanish tax authorities that will have her pay a fine but avoid jail time over tax evasion charges. Nov 6, 2014
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Weaving South African Magic into Mozart
A production of Mozart's Magic Flute is being staged in New York by the South African theater troupe Isango Ensemble. Operavore's Fred Plotkin gives his reaction. Nov 5, 2014
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Musical America Names Director Peter Sellars Artist of the Year
Musical America has named opera and theater director Peter Sellars as its 2015 Artist of the Year. Four other honors were also announced Tuesday. Nov 4, 2014