Operavore
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Remembering — and Understanding — Simonetta Puccini
Fred Plotkin remembers Simonetta Puccini, the last surviving direct descendant of Giacomo Puccini, who died on Dec. 16 at the age of 89. Dec 27, 2017
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The Fifth Annual Excellence in Opera (aka The Freddie) Awards
Fred Plotkin honors and acknowledges many of the outstanding and memorable achievements in opera in 2017. Dec 20, 2017
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3 Normas, 2 Adalgisas, 1 Pollione: The Evolution of an Opera Production
Fred Plotkin sees the new "Norma" at The Metropolitan Opera, and muses on why the gorgeous opera exerts such an immense power over audiences, still. Dec 15, 2017
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Finland, Musical Superpower, Marks Its Centennial
Fred Plotkin looks back on Finland's 100-year-long history and muses on the country's great musical contributions. Dec 6, 2017
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How Music Soothes All Souls
Fred Plotkin speaks to British countertenor Iestyn Davies about performing on Broadway in Claire van Kampen's play, “Farinelli and the King.” Nov 29, 2017
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The Holiday Gift Guide for Opera Lovers
Opera lovers know what they like — and lucky for you, Fred Plotkin knows what opera lovers like. He'll help you pick out the perfect holiday gift for the opera fans in your life. Nov 23, 2017
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Singular Voices: Billy Joel
Fred Plotkin continues his Singular Voices series with an examination of the art and music of pop singer and songwriter Billy Joel. Nov 14, 2017
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5 Opera Characters Who Are Having a Worse Day Than You
If your day doesn't seem to be going your way, at least you aren't one of these poor opera characters. Nov 14, 2017
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Lombardy Keeps Standards High for Opera and Culture
Fred Plotkin tours the opera treasures of the Lombardy region in Italy. Nov 7, 2017
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Lessons From Cultural ‘Butterflys’
Fred Plotkin looks at how Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly,” David Henry Hwang’s “M. Butterfly” and the musical “Miss Saigon” resonate today. Nov 1, 2017
