Category Archives: Reviews

Sacco and Vanzetti premiere at the Studio Theater, Lehman College, a review

By Tiziano Thomas Dossena A premiere is always a gift to the attending public because of its novelty, regardless of the content and validity of the performance, but in the case of After Dinner Opera Company’s “Sacco and Vanzetti” an … Continue reading

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In these times of quarantine, a beautiful song can bring you hope…

Article by Tiziano Thomas Dossena Anna Maddalena Capasso has a beautiful voice, but that alone does not make a great opera singer, or for that even a great crossover singer, but Miss Capasso’s masterful handling of her voice is well … Continue reading

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La Traviata: A wonderful night at the opera in this cozy suburban city of New Rochelle…

Review by Tiziano Thomas Dossena What a pleasant surprise was attending a performance of La Traviata presented by the New Rochelle Opera at the Frank J. Auriana Theatre in New Rochelle! The level of expertise demonstrated by the performers and … Continue reading

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“In Opera, We Like To Breathe…”. How A Great Master Class Can Change The Views On Opera…

By Tiziano Thomas Dossena From my perspective, having neither reputable vocal capability and experience nor any sizable knowledge of music other than a deep appreciation of opera, attending an Opera Master Class would have been an unthinkable and irrational action … Continue reading

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Immersed in Ancient Times; the performance of Aida at the Metropolitan Opera. A review.

Review by Tiziano Thomas Dossena Imagine being immersed in an ancient world, with colossal stone columns, palaces and images of deities, a marvelous music surrounding you and, thank God, no cellular phones ringing: what else can one wish for? Well, … Continue reading

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Zeffirelli’s production of La Boheme at the metropolitan Opera shines

Review by Tiziano Thomas Dossena   La Boheme is an opera that does not need introduction and most of our readers probably had the occasion to see its performance at least once, but seeing this version at the Metropolitan Opera … Continue reading

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