Operavore
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Soprano Tamara Wilson Wins 2016 Richard Tucker Award
Houston-based soprano Tamara Wilson, known for her portrayal of Verdi's heroines, is the recipient of the annual award with its $50,000 prize. Apr 4, 2016
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Living and Learning with 'Madama Butterfly'
Fred Plotkin examines the way in which certain operas change and grow on us as time passes. He remembers how Madama Butterfly changed for him. Mar 23, 2016
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Forty (More) Under Forty: The Next Generation of Great Opera Singers, Part 2
In the second half of his series looking at today's top young opera singers, Fred Plotkin unveils the names of 25 of his favorite upcoming female vocalists. Mar 18, 2016
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Forty (More) Under Forty: The Next Generation of Great Opera Singers, Part 1
Fred Plotkin shares forty opera singers who merit your attention. In the first of two articles, he lists fifteen of his favorite male singers. Mar 14, 2016
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When Struggling Songbirds Set Social Media Atwitter
Fred Plotkin shares his advice for younger generation opera singers about social media. Mar 9, 2016
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The Fabric of Memory: Preserving Met Opera History
Operavore's Fred Plotkin traces the history of the Metropolitan Opera archives and touches upon the importance of preserving institutional memories. Mar 4, 2016
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Sarasota Opera: Parma on the Gulf of Mexico
Operavore's Fred Plotkin visits Sarasota, Florida and reports on its rich culture and opera music scene. Feb 29, 2016
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'The Shining' Brings the Overlook Hotel to the Opera Stage
Stephen King's novel, The Shining, has been adapted into an opera that will premiere this spring; David Patrick Stearns previews the production. Feb 24, 2016
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Catching Up with June LeBell
Fred Plotkin catches up with June LeBell, who made history as the first female on-air host of a commercial classical radio station at WQXR, where she served for 30 years. Feb 23, 2016
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Analysis: The Metropolitan Opera’s 2016-2017 Season
The Metropolitan Opera announced the line-up for its 2016-2017 season. Fred Plotkin offers his thoughts on what to love about it. Feb 17, 2016
