Monthly Archives: May 2014

Teatro Sociale of Bergamo wins “Europa Nostra Conservation Award”

Awards print ITALY, Bergamo Conservation TEATRO SOCIALE 2014 Bergamo’s Teatro Sociale is a fine antique wooden theater “all’italiana” built in 1804. It enjoyed a mixed first century, but finally succumbed to competition and closed in 1929, functioning thereafter as a … Continue reading

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The MIKADO at the HAWAII OPERA THEATRE

The HAWAII OPERA THEATRE Presents: The Mikado Forbidden love… Deception… Comedy? Only at the Opera! Performance Schedule June 13, Friday, 8:00pm June 14, Saturday, 8:00pm June 15, Sunday, 4:00pm June 20, Friday, 8:00pm June 21, Saturday, 2:00pm June 22, Sunday, … Continue reading

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Washington National Opera: An American Soldier

THE KENNEDY CENTER Washington National Opera: American Opera Initiative: An American Soldier The second season of the American Opera Initiative continues with An American Soldier, an hour-long, world premiere opera composed by Huang Ruo with a libretto by David Henry … Continue reading

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La traviata at the foot of the Masada

   “La traviata” at the foot of the Masada. A new ravishing production of Verdi’s most popular opera at the footsteps of the majestic Mt. Masada.   Libretto                                             Francesco Maria Piave     Conductor Daniel Oren Director Michal Znaniecki Set … Continue reading

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CARMEN in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI OPERA PRESENTS: CARMEN Georges Bizet June 12, 14 & 20 • 7:30 p.m. June 22 • 3:00 p.m. Music Hall Music by Georges Bizet Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy THE OPERA The 94th season opens with Georges … Continue reading

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“L’Incoronazione di Poppea” by Claudio Monteverdi in Paris

L’OPERA DE PARIS PRESENTS: L’Incoronazione di Poppea (THE CORONATION OF POPPAEA) OPERA IN A PROLOGUE AND THREE ACTS (1643) MUSIC BY CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI (1567-1643) LIBRETTO BY GIOVANNI FRANCESCO BUSENELLO Performed in Italian Neither Fortune nor Virtue can vie with Love … Continue reading

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Opera San Jose: Irene Dalis Vocal Competition 2014

WHEN: May 10, 2014 @ 3:00pm WHERE: California Theatre COST: $50-$150 Opera San Jose, in association with Arts Management Services of San Francisco, presents the Eighth Annual Irene Dalis Vocal Competition at the California Theatre. Dan Montez, the noted tenor and … Continue reading

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The Heavenly Voice Of Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs

By Tiziano Thomas Dossena; as appeared on L’Idea Magazine N.6, 2014 Having a powerful voice with an extended range, a deep knowledge of the techniques involved and being able also to sing masterfully “Bel canto”, the soprano Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs is a true ”Italian Dramatic Soprano” and a … Continue reading

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