Operavore
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The Importance of Paying Close Attention at the Opera
WQXR's Fred Plotkin on how the joys of opera are in the details. Jan 11, 2019
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The Universal Message of “Silent Night”
WQXR's Fred Plotkin on the history of the classic Christmas song. Dec 20, 2018
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The Sixth Annual Excellence in Opera (aka The Freddie) Awards
Fred Plotkin honors and acknowledges many of the outstanding and memorable achievements in opera in 2018. Dec 18, 2018
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Is There A Mozart Gene?
WQXR's Fred Plotkin on why some people don't enjoy Mozart. Nov 30, 2018
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150 Years After His Death, Rossini Still Means Joy
WQXR's Fred Plotkin on the joys of Rossini, 150 years after the composer's death. Nov 13, 2018
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New Arrivals on the Opera Bookshelf (And Other Gift Ideas)
Here are the best gifts for the opera lover in your life. Nov 5, 2018
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In Parma, There is Much More Than Verdi
There is more to Parma than Verdi, a city rich in musical history. Oct 22, 2018
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Opera Never on a Sunday? Not at the Met!
Columnist Fred Plotkin muses on the implications of the Metropolitan opera introducing Sunday matinees into its schedule. Oct 1, 2018
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40 Under 40: A New Generation of Superb Opera Singers
WQXR's Fred Plotkin on opera's rising stars to watch. Sep 12, 2018
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Singular Voices: Aretha Franklin
A celebration of the legendary Aretha Franklin. Aug 15, 2018
