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The Women of the MET!

Posted on February 11, 2007 by sogalitno

Look at the line up for the FOUR LIVE broadcasts on Sirius this week!  What treats in store! Mary Dunleavy Monday 2/12 7:30 PM Verdi: La Traviata (LIVE FROM THE MET)Rizzi; Dunleavy, Kim, Taylor           Renée … Continue reading →

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Sirius debut Monday night – Mary Dunleavy as Violetta

Posted on February 11, 2007 by sogalitno

Mary Dunleavy Soprano (Old Saybrook, Connecticut) Debut: Wood Nymph, Rusalka, 1993 Repertory: Violetta (Traviata)   Sirius Met Webstream   I am so excited about this – I met Mary when we worked with the same coach.  Always upbeat, cheerful and friendly – … Continue reading →

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A new voice…

Posted on February 11, 2007 by sogalitno

Southern Gal welcomes a new voice to the blogsphere – RICHARDTHETENOR.  Who in addition to teaching is a member of the wonderful Western Wind.  Many years ago, SG met Richard/s wife at a corporate law firm where they both worked … Continue reading →

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A budding opera director

Posted on February 11, 2007 by sogalitno

Caitlin C. Vincent ’07, a History and Literature concentrator, is the stage director of the Dunster House Opera (DHO) production of “The Marriage of Figaro.” Trained in classical voice, Vincent jumped into the campus opera scene from the start of … Continue reading →

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The missing president…and the BSO

Posted on February 11, 2007 by sogalitno

Yesterday, The Crimson reported on their efforts to verify the rumour of Faust’s nomination.  Check the last paragraph. Faust’s whereabouts proved difficult to pin down: an evening call to her house on Brattle Street revealed that she was in Philadelphia, … Continue reading →

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Ian Richardson RIP

Posted on February 11, 2007 by sogalitno

Veteran classical actor who found his greatest commercial success on TV as the ruthless politician Francis Urquhart Ian Richardson – Veteran classical actor who found his greatest commercial success on TV as the ruthless politician Francis UrquhartApril 7, 1934 – … Continue reading →

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Woolly breasts

Posted on February 10, 2007 by sogalitno

The breasts are a cheaper alternative to latex models Woolly breasts appeal goes globalThe breasts are a cheaper alternative to latex models A hospital which appealed for volunteers to knit fake breasts has had offers from across the world. The … Continue reading →

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Berlioz – Faust BSO Tonight LIVE

Posted on February 10, 2007 by sogalitno

Web stream at WCRB Boston Symphony Orchestra February 10, 2007 8:00 PMSymphony Hall  Boston, MA James Levine, conductorYvonne Naef, mezzo-soprano (Marguerite)Paul Groves, tenor (Faust)Cos van Dam, baritone (Méphistophélès)Andrew Gangestad, bass (Brander)  Tanglewood Festival Chorus  John Oliver, conductor  PALS Children’s Chorus  Johanna Hill … Continue reading →

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BSO webcasst!

Posted on February 10, 2007 by sogalitno

FINALLY! Boston Symphony Concerts Now Available in Streaming Audio Over Internet   By Vivien Schweitzer   February 6, 2007 Fans of the Boston Symphony Orchestra who don’t live close enough to “The Hub” to get to Symphony Hall — and Boston residents who … Continue reading →

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Weese leaving NYCB

Posted on February 10, 2007 by sogalitno

A Departure  By Pia Catton  05 Feb 2007   After 14 years, New York City Ballet says farewell to Principal Dancer Miranda Weese in February. Of all the many reasons to come to New York City Ballet during the winter … Continue reading →

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