Browsing all posts in September, 2010.
Jay Scheib’s Hotel in Bali: Somewhere Between Antique and Contemporary
by Melissa Wimbish “In October, Evan Ziporyn’s cross-cultural opera A House in Bali, directed by Jay Scheib, will be performed for the first time in Boston (October 8 and 9 at 7:30pm, Cutler Majestic Theater at Emerson College) and New York (October 14, 15, and 16 at 7:30pm, BAM Howard Gilman Opera House). Produced by [...]
Question of the Week
by Melissa Wimbish How important is it to attend the performances of other colleagues? I may be able to answer that one: EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!!!! But that’s just me. Please leave a comment with your thoughts as to the advantages of making this practice a part of your total package.
How the “Battle” was one!
by Erica Papillion-Posey Say what you will about Kathleen Battle but she will always be a significant figure in the world of vocal classical music. Infamy aside, it has always been a dream of mine to see the likes of Ms. Battle gracing any stage. Well, I finally got my chance last Saturday evening here in [...]
Domingo Is So West Coast!
by Christie Connolley Last week we shared an article from the Associated Press announcing that Domingo extended his contract as the general director of the Los Angeles Opera through 2013. Unfortunately, he is not showing the same kind of love to the East Coast as it was announced today he will not renew his contract [...]
Tunes with Toons: Long-Haired Hare
by Melissa Wimbish This is one of Bugs Bunny’s most famous opera encounters. Here, he toys with everyone’s favorite brunt of a joke…the BARITONE! (Don’t worry guys…it’s just because you get all of the work!) Can you name the singer? Long-Haired Hare
To Apply or not to Apply?……That is the Question
by Bridgette Cooper So you have decided to continue your education and become a graduate student immediately after completing your Bachelor’s degree. Maybe you completed your undergraduate degree, began a career, and then decided to go back to school and several years have passed. Whatever your personal reason for deciding to pursue your graduate studies, [...]
October Performance Listings!
by Erica Papillion-Posey NORTH AMERICA METROPOLITAN OPERA (Metropolitan Opera House, New York, 212-362-6000; www.metopera.org ) Sept. 27 Das Rheingold (Wagner). Blythe, Bardon; Terfel, R. Croft, E. Owens; Levine, Lepage, Fillion/St-Aubin Sept. 28 Les Contes d’Hoffmann (Offenbach). Christy, Shkosa, Gerzmava, Lindsey; Filianoti, Abdrazakov; Fournillier, Sher, Yeargan/Zuber Sept. 29 Rigoletto (Verdi). Schäfer, Surguladze; Ataneli, Meli, Silvestrelli, [...]
Colorado Public Radio Expands Live Classical Music Broadcast Season for 2010-2011
Colorado Public Radio (CPR) introduces its expanded live broadcast season for 2010-2011, beginning September 24 and continuing through May 27, 2011, to include five full-length performances by The Colorado Symphony and three complete performances by Opera Colorado. “This season-long series of live broadcasts builds upon CPR’s mission of promoting classical music enjoyment and education throughout [...]
You Tube Clip of the Week
by Christie Connolley A…well… ahem… a different translation to Mozart’s Come Scoglio.
Doing “YOU!”
by Jeanne Ireland, One of the most terrifying realizations I’ve come to in my musical education is that there are millions – MILLIONS – of incredible voices out there. More specifically, millions of voices more advanced and with better technique than mine. …Terrifying. So what can I do with my education as a young mezzo [...]
