Tag Archives: Verdi
supporting characters are opera’s unsung heroes
I recently saw a wonderful production of Carmen by Opera Company of Philadelphia, their 2011-12 season opener. When one goes to see Carmen, one expects the character Carmen to be the vocal and emotional centerpiece of the show. Philly’s Carmen, … Continue reading
Filed under Classic Opera, North American Opera, opera challenges, Supporting roles
What is your favorite Verdi opera?
October is Giuseppe Verdi’s birthday month. We’re celebrating the 19th Century Italian composer and his works all month long on this blog. Some consider Verdi the Shakespeare of opera–in which case, one month hardly seems sufficient time for commemoration. Actually … Continue reading
Filed under Audience participation, Classic Opera, Classical Composers, Opera Stats, Poll
cognoscenti…independientemente!
Editor’s Note: This Golden Operatoonity repost continues this month’s Verdi love fest! Two of my favorite words. And how lucky am I that these two words, both beloved by me, rhyme. Independientemente I learned in a Spanish class I took freshman year. The … Continue reading
Filed under 21st Century Opera, Classic Opera, Classical Composers, Terminology
have you told Sondra Radvanovsky lately that you love her?
Would you like to ask Sondra Radvanovsky how she feels about being dubbed the world’s preeminent Verdi soprano? Now you can, when the Canadian Opera Company hosts its first public broadcast of Aida on Saturday, December 4, on CBC Radio 2’s “Saturday Afternoon … Continue reading
highlights from WRTI’s “Day at the Opera” Act I
I’m listening to WRTI’s ”Day at the Opera.” Some wonderful selections thus far. Yes, you have to endure the fundraising pitches today, but the snatches of music in between have been exquisite. You can listen too at http://www.wrti.org/listenlive.html. Because I love my … Continue reading
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