Operavore
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Finding Warmth at the Opera and In Life
Fred Plotkin reflects on the warmth of both weather and character, and of compassion and sacrifice and how these forces of human nature play out in Puccini’s "La Bohème." Jan 13, 2017
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Review: New York City Opera's 'Candide'
The City Opera production of "Candide" delivers lively entertainment showing Bernstein at his best in a circus-cum-vaudeville style production, writes David Patrick Stearns. Jan 9, 2017
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Musical Reasons to Be Optimistic
Look for illumination and understanding in art and music during these times of great challenge and you will find it, writes Operavore blogger Fred Plotkin. Jan 5, 2017
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Review: Metropolitan Opera's New 'Romeo et Juliette'
The Metropolitan Opera's new production of "Romeo et Juliette" at the New Year's Eve opening may be the risk of the season, writes David Patrick Stearns. Jan 2, 2017
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Winter Wonders in Opera and Vocal Music for the New Year
In early 2017, New York and cities reachable by train or bus offer splendid and diverse options for lovers of the human voice. Here are Fred Plotkin's picks. Jan 1, 2017
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Silent Nights, Noisy Nights
Blogger Fred Plotkin writes about the dangerous levels of noise that we experience every day and how we should protect our hearing. Dec 28, 2016
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A Changing of the Guard at the Vienna State Opera
Dominique Meyer, general director of the Vienna State Opera since 2010, was informed that his contract would not be renewed in 2020. Dec 22, 2016
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The Fourth Annual Excellence in Opera (aka The Freddie) Awards
Blogger Fred Plotkin honors and acknowledges many of the outstanding and memorable achievements in opera in 2016. Dec 19, 2016
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Italian Lessons in Bologna with Gigliola Frazzoni
Fred Plotkin remembers his teacher, mentor and friend, Gigliola Frazzoni, the Italian opera singer who taught him about opera and Italian in Bologna. Dec 16, 2016
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The Russian Soul of Dmitri Hvorostovsky
Baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky has withdrawn from all scheduled future opera performances to dedicate himself to treatment for a brain tumor. Fred Plotkin explores his artistry. Dec 12, 2016
