Operavore
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Throwback Thursday: Geraldine Farrar (#tbt)
Every Thursday on the Operavore stream we feature a #tbt artist throughout the day. This week we throw it back to American soprano Geraldine Farrar.
Apr 10, 2014 -
Paris's Opéra Bastille at 25
Parisians often like to hate on their charmless, 1980's opera house, the Opéra Bastille. But Fred Plotkin believes the house has been a boon to the surrounding area and has served many productions well.
Apr 9, 2014 -
John Shirley-Quirk, Elegant English Bass-Baritone, Dies at 82
John Shirley-Quirk, a singer known for his elegant, mellow bass-baritone which he frequently applied to English repertoire, died on Monday in Bath, England. He was 82.
Apr 8, 2014 -
Soprano Debuts in Two Met Opera Roles Within Day
Kristine Opolais got to bed at 5 a.m. Saturday after singing her first Madama Butterfly at the Metropolitan Opera and going out for dinner. Just 2 1/2 hours later, the Latvian so... Apr 6, 2014
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From the Archives: George Shirley Interviews Marian Anderson
Today marks the 75th anniversary of opera singer Marian Anderson's historic Lincoln Memorial concert. Listen to a 1974 interview with Anderson on WQXR. Apr 4, 2014
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Tenor Juan Diego Flórez Cancels Met Appearances
The company said on Thursday that the Mexican tenor Javier Camarena will take his place in the role of Prince Ramiro.
Apr 3, 2014 -
In London, Opera Stays in the Conversation
Visits to London are bracing because it is a place where ideas ferment and people seem engaged with culture as a means of understanding who they are, writes Fred Plotkin.
Apr 3, 2014 -
Throwback Thursday: Lauritz Melchior (#tbt)
Every Thursday on the Operavore stream we feature a #tbt (Throwback Thursday) artist throughout the day. This week we throw it back to Danish tenor Lauritz Melchior.
Apr 3, 2014 -
Singer to Watch: Layla Claire
Canadian soprano Layla Claire is fast developing a reputation as a Mozart interpreter. We caught up with Claire to discuss Canada, Mozart and her opinion on live broadcasts.
Apr 2, 2014 -
Review: At Metropolitan Opera Contest, Steely Nerves and Second Chances
The Metropolitan Opera's annual stars-of-tomorrow event is often a prelude to a house contract. David Patrick Stearns assesses the talent on display on Sunday.
Mar 31, 2014