Category Archives: Opera

XM Satellite Radio Highlights Feb 14-17

Posted on February 13, 2007 by sogalitno

Wednesday, February 14th, 2007 12  noon WFMT/European Opera: Rossini’s La Donna del lago from the Wallonie Opera–followed by another Rossini for us, courtesy of our Opera Rara friends: Zelmira recorded live at the 2003 Edinburgh Festival. Remember, these always repeat … Continue reading →

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Five Winners on Sirius today

Posted on February 13, 2007 by sogalitno

Days like this illustrate the wonders and riches of the MET archives –  Sutherland, Pavarotti, Mitchell, Stratas, Dessay, Morris, and then ending with Dimitri and Renee and on a SNOWY WINTERS NIGHT too!  So I will feel very Russian toinght with … Continue reading →

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The perils of the C

Posted on February 12, 2007 by sogalitno

One of the most interesting bloggers on music (and the UK) is Jessica Duchen.  See her interview with Alvarez today in the INDEPENDENT .  Excerpt below:  Marcelo Alvarez: Living the high lifeAs Marcelo Alvarez attempts to rival Pavarotti as ‘king … Continue reading →

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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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Photos from Eugene Onegin

Posted on February 10, 2007 by sogalitno

Photo Journal: Fleming, Hvorostovsky, Vargas and Gergiev in Met’s Eugene Onegin    By Matthew Westphal09 Feb 2007   “This looks to be a highlight of the season,” says the chief music critic of The New York Times of the Met’s Eugene Onegin. And … Continue reading →

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Upshaw…

Posted on February 9, 2007 by sogalitno

An Interview with Soprano Dawn Upshaw by James Hanley Donelan “You see, this is my first tour since undergoing chemotherapy. [Upshaw was diagnosed with breast cancer and has made a successful recovery.] I wasn’t sure how strong I would be, … Continue reading →

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Gian Carlo Menotti – Times Online

Posted on February 2, 2007 by sogalitno

Gian Carlo MenottiJuly 7, 1911 – February 1, 2007Composer of a traditionalist bent who aimed to create operas that would appeal to a wide audience Gian Carlo Menotti was one of the most significant composers to come forward after the … Continue reading →

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