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Lecture: Richard Strauss at 150 (The Kennedy Center in Washington)

THE KENNEDY CENTER Richard Strauss at 150 with Saul Lilienstein Musicologist Saul Lilienstein examines the creative genius of composer Richard Strauss as he looks at three of his most frequently performed operas. Der Rosenkavalier. And just before it came the … Continue reading

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Opera Master Class: Sarah Coburn at The Kennedy Center

THE KENNEDY CENTER Opera Master Class: Sarah Coburn Observe the creative process as pre-professional performers receive instruction from some of the greats in opera. Tue., Mar. 4, 2014, 7:00 PM Terrace Gallery 90 minutes $12.00 Witness how great performers are … Continue reading

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FLORIDA GRAND OPERA Presents “TOSCA”

FLORIDA GRAND OPERA Presents: Tosca Giuseppe Verdi This opera favorite recounts the melodramatic story of a beautiful opera singer, Floria Tosca, and a lecherous police chief, Baron Scarpia, who unleashes a lustful plan. The tale plays out to a murderous … Continue reading

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Richard Strauss’ ARIADNE AUF NAXOS in Victoria, Canada

PACIFIC OPERA VICTORIA Presents: ARIADNE AUF NAXOS Music by Richard Strauss Libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal February 13, 15, 21, 2014, at 8 pm Matinée February 23 at 2:30 pm In German with English Surtitles The richest man in Vienna … Continue reading

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s The Magic Flute in Tampa

OPERA TAMPA PRESENTS  “THE FLORIDA OPERA FESTIVAL” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s The Magic Flute Feb. 7 – 9, 2014 Carol Morsani Hall Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s The Magic Flute The genius of Mozart shines bright with beautiful melodies, a show-stopping vocal display … Continue reading

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“The Daughter of the Regiment” in Wisconsin

  Presents:   Sung in French with projected English translations Production dates: Friday, February 7, 2014 | 8pm Sunday, February 9, 2014 | 2:30pm Run time: approx. 2 hours 15 minutes, including one intermission Related Events Opera Up Close: The … Continue reading

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CALGARY OPERA Presents “The Flying Dutchman”

CALGARY OPERA Presents: “The Flying Dutchman” Richard Wagner  New Production  The Flying Dutchman is doomed to endlessly roam the ocean until a woman can break his curse with an undying pledge of love. Senta, the daughter of a ship’s captain, … Continue reading

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Lucia di Lammermoor al Teatro Massimo Bellini di Catania

Lucia di Lammermoor al Teatro Massimo Bellini di Catania Written By: Natalia Di Bartolo for L’Idea Magazine (www.lideamagazine.com) Lucia di Lammermoor, capolavoro donizettiano, non ha bisogno di presentazioni… L’intera opera è un susseguirsi di meraviglie sonore e vocali: metterla in … Continue reading

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International Brazilian Opera Company will present scenes from four new operas in New York.

International Brazilian Opera Company will present scenes from four new operas by composers João MacDowell, Thiago Tiberio and Luigi Porto. There is no limit to what can be done in new opera, but how far can they go? Maybe you … Continue reading

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Carmen in Belgrade

The National Theatre of Belgrade presents: CARMEN Georges Bizet on December 11, 2013 CARMEN – MERIMEE’S, BIZET’S AND OURS Georges Bizet’s opera Carmen is one of the most powerful artistic triumphs of passion over sentimental love. With regards to Merimee’s … Continue reading

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