Tag Archives: Anna Netrebko
celebrating favorite Verdi arias on his birthday
When a composer like Giuseppe Verdi has numerous operas still performed in the repertoire, favorite arias pile up–even more so than favorite Verdi operas–because there are so many more arias to choose from. Thank you, Giuseppe Verdi, for these exquisite … Continue reading
best opera singers in the world today – female persuasion
As promised, here are the female artists that a discriminating, opera-loving group of Twitterers suggested as the best women performing today. Now, as I mentioned when I posted the men’s list, I was seeking a list of opera greats who are not just living … Continue reading
Met’s ‘Live in HD’ — cash cow or godsend?
Should the Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series The Met: Live in HD be considered a cash cow or a godsend? More of a godsend, dear readers. And here’s why. The Met pays plenty to offer Live in HD to 1,500 theaters in 46 countries. … Continue reading
Filed under 21st Century Opera, Don Giovanni, North American Opera, Opera broadcasts
Happy New Year, Operatoonists! Here’s your fave December opera!
Earlier this month I conducted a poll, asking you to identify the opera that best suits the month of December. Despite some of the traditional Christmas classical fare, La Bohème won the poll by a two-to-one margin. So here’s a New … Continue reading
Filed under Classic Opera, Performers, Video
maestros shouldn’t need restraining orders
This summer I didn’t hire an renowned caterer for our wedding anniversary whose food quality and presentation were unmatched. Here’s why. He had the idea that his food was supposed to be the centerpiece of our 25th anniversary party. Some of his ideas didn’t … Continue reading
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