Operavore
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Tenor Ben Heppner Announces His Retirement
Ben Heppner, one of the leading Wagnerian tenors of the modern era, says he is closing the curtain on his 35-year operatic career.
Apr 24, 2014 -
Throwback Thursday: Kathleen Ferrier (#tbt)
Throwback Thursday (#tbt) is a weekly opportunity to remember musical legends from the past. Today, it's English contralto Kathleen Ferrier, whose life and career was cut tragically short.
Apr 24, 2014 -
Planet Opera: Opera in Chicago Avoids Troubles Seen Elsewhere
Chicago has historically been derided on the coasts as the Second City lacking in cultural heft. But Fred Plotkin finds there's much to enjoy here, including its singer-rich opera company.
Apr 23, 2014 -
Photos: Rafael Nadal Takes Court at Barcelona's Liceu Opera
Eight-time Barcelona Open champion Rafael Nadal joined countryman David Ferrer on Monday for an unusual promotional event.
Apr 21, 2014 -
Celebrate Shakespeare's 450th Birthday with Operavore
In honor of William Shakespeare's 450th birthday we're celebrating his work on the operatic stage. Tune into the Operavore stream every day this week at 2 pm to hear an opera based on his plays.
Apr 21, 2014 -
Gabriel Garcia Marquez Inspired Operas
Gabriel Garcia Marquez, who died Thursday at age 87, was best known as a Nobel Prize-winning novelist. But the prolific Colombian writer also had ties to opera.
Apr 18, 2014 -
The Operatic Paolo Veronese
Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese is the subject of a current exhibition at London’s National Gallery. Fred Plotkin considers why he would be a model for scenic designers in opera.
Apr 18, 2014 -
Throwback Thursday: Alexander Kipnis (#tbt)
Throwback Thursday (#tbt) is a weekly opportunity to remember musical legends from the past that ignite our passion for opera. This week we throw it back to Russian bass Alexander Kipnis.
Apr 17, 2014 -
Voices of Experience: How Singers Protect Their Most Important Asset
In observance of World Voice Day (April 16), blogger Fred Plotkin asks several physicians, writers and singers about maintaining vocal health during periods of travel or vocal use.
Apr 15, 2014 -
Review: Tenors Florez, Brownlee Offer New Albums
For more than a decade, Peruvian Juan Diego Florez and American Lawrence Brownlee have been the world's leading bel canto tenors. Now in their early 40s, they have released new albums.
Apr 12, 2014