Operavore
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Remembering the Old Metropolitan Opera House
The last Monday in September is, customarily, the opening night of the season at the Metropolitan Opera house. Sep 26, 2016
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How Critics Can Help Us Love Opera Even More
Fred Plotkin discusses the changing roles of opera and art critics over the years and how they can enhance the experience of going to performances or listening. Sep 21, 2016
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Behind the Scenes of Daniela Mack's ROH Debut
American mezzo-soprano Daniela Mack made her Covent Garden debut on Sept 13 as Rosina in The Barber of Seville. We spoke to her about how she got ready for the big day. Sep 15, 2016
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The Operatic Ernest Hemingway
Fred Plotkin travels to Ketchum, Idaho, where Ernest Hemingway lived and is buried, and considers which of the great author's works would translate well in opera. Sep 15, 2016
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NYC Opera's Double Bill: Stick Around After Intermission
David Patrick Stearns reviews the New York Opera's double bill of Rachmaninoff's "Aleko" and Leoncavallo's "Pagliacci." Sep 9, 2016
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Remembering Opera Singer Johan Botha
Fred Plotkin remembers Johan Botha, a favorite heldentenor of many, who died on Sept. 8 in Vienna at the age of 51. Sep 9, 2016
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Fall Preview: Voices of Autumn
This fall, the New York area is brimming with enticements for people who love to hear the human voice in opera and recital. Fred Plotkin highlights what to look for. Sep 7, 2016
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The Presidential Candidates’ Silence About the Arts
As we get closer to the 2016 presidential election, Fred Plotkin investigates the candidates' stance — or lack thereof — on funding for the arts. Aug 31, 2016
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Lenny's Legacy: An Appreciation of Bernstein on His 98th Birthday
'Everyone with any connection to music in New York encountered Bernstein,' writes Fred Plotkin, who shares his personal memories of the maestro in honor of his birthday. Aug 25, 2016
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Remembering Italian Soprano Daniela Dessì
The great soprano Daniela Dessi, who died on Saturday, Aug. 20, was a great example of a singer blessed with a rich 'vita interiore,' writes Fred Plotkin. Aug 22, 2016
