Tag Archives: Lucia di Lammermoor
Donizetti operas — ‘Lucia’ plus three score more
Editor’s Note: Today’s Golden Operatoonity repost is in celebration of the anniversary of the Premiere of Donizetti ‘s Lucia di Lammermoor, on September 26, 1835, in Naples, Italy. In this century, it’s generally agreed upon that only a dozen of Donizetti’s operas are worth producing. Arguably … Continue reading
opera and humanity . . . perfect together
It’s beautiful and noble. Classy, classical, and charitable. It’s Opera for Humanity (OFH), and it has been aiding children and charities through benefit recitals since 2006. That’s when founder Amy Shoremount-Obra, a classical singer who trained at the Julliard School and the Manhattan School of Music, began combining her musical … Continue reading
Filed under 21st Century Opera, Benefit, Classic Opera, Concert Opera, Heartstoppers, Recitals
ask Richard about National Opera Week
Dear Richard, My sister-in-law said National Opera Week begins on October 29. Here’s my problem. I’m going to be traveling out to see her that week, with stops in Pittsburgh; Columbus, Ohio; Quincy, Illinois; and finally, heading back toward Cincinatti, early on … Continue reading
the perfect opera for the marryin’ month in a sardonic world . . .
So, WEtv thinks they’ve got a lock on bridezillas? The cable network’s got nothin’ compared to the opera-sphere. You want a bridezilla? How about Lucia di Lammermoor, Donizetti’s murdering missus? Traditionally, June has been the most popular month for marriage, probably because … Continue reading
Filed under Classic Opera, masterpieces
He’s ‘phat,’ all that, and a bona fide opera brat–meet ‘Opera Rat’ on Sunday Best
What should you do when you plug “opera” into the Twitter search engine, and the username “Opera Rat” pops up? Isn’t it obvious? You click “Follow” — immediately. I love funny people. As far as his affection for opera goes, Roberto Romani, aka … Continue reading
Filed under Classic Opera, Classical Composers, Interviews, Sunday Best
