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Dishing on the Diva with Joyce DiDonato
Divas are the stars of opera and the stuff of legend. This week, we revisit an interview with American mezzo Joyce DiDonato about the fun of being a drama queen on stage.
Apr 12, 2014 -
Giordano's Andrea Chénier
Today at 1 pm, the Metropolitan Opera broadcasts Umberto Giordano's verismo love story, Andrea Chénier, starring Marcelo Álvarez and Patricia Racette.
Apr 12, 2014 -
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 -
Handel's Rodelinda from English National Opera
This week on World of Opera, host Lisa Simeone takes us to London for the English National Opera's production of George Frideric Handel's Rodelinda.
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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In Uncertain Times, Grassroots Opera Keeps it Nimble
Host Naomi Lewin speaks with several representatives from the world of small, artist-driven opera companies—representing "grassroots opera." Listen to the archived show.
Apr 5, 2014 -
Puccini's La Boheme
Today at 1 pm, the Metropolitan Opera broadcasts one of the all-time blockbusters in its repertory: Franco Zeffirelli’s take on Puccini's La Boheme. It features a notable last-minute ... Apr 5, 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