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Passion at a Price: Massenet's Manon
On this edition of World of Opera, host Lisa Simeone presents Manon from the Malmö Opera in Sweden, starring soprano Georgia Jarman as Manon and tenor Joachim Bäckström as Des Grieux.
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 -
The Ladies of Strauss's Operas
This Saturday at 11:30 am, we're talking about women and Strauss. Host Naomi Lewin will explore composer Richard Strauss's relationship to women through his many female opera characters.
Apr 19, 2014 -
Richard Strauss's Arabella
This Saturday at noon, the Metropolitan Opera broadcasts Richard Strauss Arabella live. This performance stars Swedish soprano Malin Bystrom and German baritone Michael Volle, who is making his Met debut.
Apr 19, 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 -
Substance Battles Spectacle, in Meyerbeer's L'Africaine
This week, World of Opera presents L'Africaine in a production from one of opera's most glamorous destinations, La Fenice in Venice. The stars are soprano Veronica Simeoni and tenor Gregory Kunde.
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