Operatic October
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Q2 Music /
Bali Comes to Brooklyn
On Friday, October 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m, Q2 spotlights the fertile, inclusive and high-octane music-making of composer Evan Ziporyn, whose opera, A House in Bali, receives its New ... Oct 14, 2010
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Joan Sutherland Sings the Mad Scene from Lucia
Get a free download of Joan Sutherland singing the "Mad Scene" from Lucia di Lammermoor. Plus, share your reflections and stories. Oct 13, 2010
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Music World Pays Tribute to Famed Soprano Joan Sutherland
Over a career that spanned more than 40 years, Joan Sutherland is being remembered as one of the last singers who truly earned the title prima donna. Share your stories and reflectio... Oct 11, 2010
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René Jacobs: The Magic Flute
Conductor René Jacobs uses scholarship, imagination and period instruments for Mozart's last opera. But is his approach too unconventional? Listen to our Album of the Week, get a free... Oct 7, 2010
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From the Vaults: Jussi Björling and Company
In this 1991 episode of The Vocal Scene, the late host George Jellinek pays tribute to Jussi Björling, the Swedish tenor known for his effortless and suave voice as well as his tragic... Oct 7, 2010
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12 Questions for Bryn Terfel
The Welsh bass-baritone who plays Wotan in the Met’s new Ring cycle tells us about set malfunctions, his love of the band Pink Floyd, and why he's finally releasing a Christmas album.
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When Singers Cross Over from Opera to Pop -- and Back!
If there is an audience for it, what difference does it make if a classical artist decides to cross over into the world of popular music every once in a while? I’ll grant you that it... Oct 6, 2010
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Philippe Auguin Named New Music Director at Washington National Opera
The Washington National Opera has appointed conductor Philippe Auguin as its new music director. The appointment is the latest in a series of shake-ups for the company.
Oct 5, 2010 -
Six Singers on the Rise
The New York debut has long been a rite of passage for classical musicians. These half a dozen promising young singers have recently or are about to make debuts on New York area stage... Oct 5, 2010
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From the Vaults: George Jellinek Pays Tribute to Pavarotti and Freni
Luciano Pavarotti and Mirella Freni were childhood friends in Italy, and they went on to make many classic recordings together. This archival edition of The Vocal Scene offers a sampl... Oct 1, 2010