Tag Archives: Vittorio Grigolo
‘Rigoletto’ potpourri: a tale, trivia, and a magical performance
Editor’s note: All month long, in honor of Verdi’s birthday, we will celebrate all things Verdi on Operatoonity.com. This Golden Operatoonity repost features my favorite Verdi opera “Rigoletto.” Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto premiered in Venice, Italy in 1851. Based on a story … Continue reading
Filed under Microtales, Opera and humor, Premieres
Grigolo–the next great-a tenore?
Let’s face it. In their 2010 review of Manon at the Royal Opera House, the Guardian got it exactly right when they said Vittorio Grigolo’s “got everything the role [Des Grieux] demands – a voice that flows, terrific looks, an … Continue reading
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six opera events to celebrate in 2010
James Valenti Wins Richard Tucker Award (April 16) The Richard Tucker Award has been called ”the Heisman Trophy of Opera.” It’s a $30,000 prize recognizing an American singer on the cusp of an international opera career, and on April 16, 2010, James Valenti was named the winner. … Continue reading
o holy Vittorio
Not in the holiday spirit? I got a head start on my holiday decorating this weekend, which is always more important to me than holiday shopping. Besides, I’m more inclined to be a Cyber Monday shopper anyway. Who can shop … Continue reading
Filed under Classical Music, Holidays, Performers
first 15 minutes of Verdi’s ‘Rigoletto’ a Mantova–squisito!
During the past year, doing research for a novel with classic opera as a backdrop, I watched hours and hours of classic opera on film or tape. From the very first note of the live, simulcast ‘Rigoletto’ a Mantova (with its all-star cast including … Continue reading
Filed under 21st Century Opera, Live opera performance, Performers
