Tag: Maria Callas
WQXR Blog
When Mike Wallace Interviewed Classical Musicians
Sunday, April 08, 2012
In a 65-year career, Mike Wallace took on presidents, tyrants, celebrities and other important historical figures. He also went into uncharted territory with some of the biggest names in classical music.
Operavore
10 Opera Recordings to Get this Fall
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Olivia Giovetti names 10 opera and vocal releases to look out for this fall season, ranging from full-length Vivaldi to a long-overdue Wagner compilation.
Operavore
'Spargi' Showdown: Seven Top Singers Tackle Legendary Aria
Thursday, August 18, 2011
WQX-Aria blogger Olivia Giovetti asks what it means when people say one singer "owns" a role or an aria, and leaves you the reader to answer the question, "Who sang it best?"
Operavore
A 'Master Class' Worth Auditing: Tyne Daly Excels as Maria Callas
Friday, July 08, 2011
On WQX-Aria, Fred Plotkin reports on the revival of the Terrence McNally play "Master Class." "Daly fully stakes her claim as heir to a role that has prismatically brought forth distinct traits of Callas with each actress who plays her."
Operavore
How Do You Cast an Actress Like Maria?
Sunday, June 19, 2011
As Tony Award winner Tyne Daly makes her return to Broadway as Maria Callas in Terrence McNally's biographical drama, "Master Class," Fred Plotkin considers the many actresses who have portrayed the famous soprano.
Operavore
Master Class: When Opera Singers Act (But Don’t Sing)
Saturday, April 09, 2011
On WQX-Aria, Fred Plotkin considers Tito Gobbi, Maria Callas, William Shimell and the notion of opera singers who act in films.
