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4 days ago · (Photo: Patricio Cassinoni) At his best, Donizetti is a master of the comic opera, with works such as “Don Pasquale” and “L’Elisir d’Amore” still playing to packed houses almost 200 …
Obituary: Soprano Patricia Burda Janečková Dies at the Age of 25
On Oct. 1, 2023, Patricia Burda Janečková died of breast cancer. She was 25. An official statement on Facebook said, “The opera and musical singer lost her courageous fight with an …
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3 days ago · (Credit: Rosie Hardy) Lise Lindstrom recently took time to converse with Benjamin Torbert for OperaWire. Lindstrom sings all three Brünnhildes in “Die Walküre,” “Siegfried,” and …
Composer Profile: George Frideric Handel, The Baroque
Feb 23, 2019 · When it comes to baroque opera, George Frideric Handel is the go-to composer. Born on Feb. 23, 1685, Handel worked as a composer in Hamburg and Italy before eventually …
Opera Profile: Puccini’s Ever-Popular ‘La Bohème’ - OperaWire
Feb 1, 2018 · Everyone knows “La Bohème,” even people that know nothing about opera. Arguably the most famous opera of all time, next to Bizet’s “Carmen,” Puccini’s masterwork is …
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4 days ago · The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced cast changes for its production of “La Forza del Destino” for the performance on Nov. 18, 2024. The company said that Angelo Villari …
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3 days ago · Opera is thriving. And OperaWire came about as a desire to take in as much of it and allow the passionate fan base access to everything this wondrous art form has to offer on a …
A Stroll Through The Many Genres of Opera (Part One)
Sep 11, 2023 · Opera is not one thing, as many people know. Instead, opera is an umbrella term for a large host of different categories and types ranging from the typical to the rather peculiar. …
Opera Profile: A Look at Leoncavallo’s ‘Pagliacci’ - OperaWire
May 21, 2017 · Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci” has endured as a staple of the operatic canon since its premiere back on May 21, 1892. Leoncavallo was reportedly inspired to take on the work after …
Ranking Giacomo Puccini’s Operas From Least to Best - OperaWire
Dec 22, 2018 · 5. Tosca “Tosca” is one of the most famous operas in the entire canon. As a tremendous thriller filled with incredible suspense, it certainly makes for a riveting night at the …