Operavore
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Eric Owens, In the Moment
Bass-baritone Eric Owens recently gave a masterclass at Juilliard, in which he worked with young singers on the nuances of the art. Blogger Fred Plotkin gives his account of the class.
May 7, 2014 -
Damascus Opera Suffers Under Mortar Strikes
Mortar attacks have become daily occurrence in the Syrian capital of some two million, often killing more people than this attack. But the strike last month against the opera hou... May 7, 2014
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Metropolitan Opera Contract Talks Begin, Con Forza
Contract talks between the Metropolitan Opera and the union representing the company's singers, dancers and stage managers got off to a markedly tempestuous start on Monday. May 5, 2014
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Indianapolis Opera Faces Uncertainty After Longtime Director Quits
Another shoe dropped at the troubled Indianapolis Opera on Wednesday when the company's longtime artistic director resigned – by e-mail.
May 2, 2014 -
Singers and Swingers: Opera and Golf
Golf has a passionate following among many opera singers, from Matthew Polenzani and Bryn Terfel to Kiri Te Kanawa and Karita Mattila. Operavore's Fred Plotkin considers the links.
May 2, 2014 -
Top 5 Audience Participatory Opera Experiences
Standing room used to contain the cheapest seats, but more and more often it’s the only option for adventuresome opera fans around the world.
May 1, 2014 -
Throwback Thursday: Jussi Björling (#tbt)
Every Thursday on the Operavore stream we feature a #tbt artist throughout the day. Today, we throw it back to Swedish tenor Jussi Björling.
May 1, 2014 -
Soprano Montserrat Caballé Charged with Tax Evasion
Montserrat Caballé, one of the world's best-known sopranos, has been charged with tax evasion for failing to declare 500,000 euros (about $700,000) of concert income. Apr 30, 2014
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Bertolt Brecht: Opera's Voice of Reason
German playwright Bertolt Brecht asked his audience to react more with reason than emotion. But as Fred Plotkin writes, his writings made for some stirring operas.
Apr 28, 2014 -
Javier Camarena Gives Rare Encore at Metropolitan Opera
Camarena became only the third singer in 70 years to perform an aria encore on Friday night. Here's how it happened.
Apr 26, 2014