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Meryl Streep: ‘Just the Breath’
by Melissa Wimbish Meryl Streep studied opera? Where have I been? In this wonderful NPR interview, she discusses some particularly fascinating points of her career, her recent roles, and the importance of breath: “Among the many pleasures of Meryl Streep’s ‘Fresh Air’ interview that aired Monday on NPR is the actress’ discussion of her operatic [...]
Barbara Bonney is a Bodacious Babe!
by Melissa Wimbish In this interview Barbara Bonney talks about the importance of keeping the voice youthful…what a relief that someone is talking some sense!
Upshaw Sees No Trouble with Tahiti
by Melissa Wimbish In this interview/performance, the woman who says “eff it!” to any type of classification, Dawn Upshaw, discusses the aria “What a Movie!” from Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti. We can all learn something from fearless singers like this! Sing what you want, as long as it doesn’t hurt, right? Something along those lines. [...]
Opera in Focus: Dallas Opera
Bringing you the best of 2011! by Christie Connolley National Opera Week is here! Let’s indulge in more and more opera! So grap a cup of tea and settle in to learn more about several thriving American opera companies. Today featuring a little Q & A with Dallas Opera Artistic Director Jonathan Pell and Dallas [...]
Talkin’ Shop with Maestro Muti
Bringing you the best of 2011! by Melissa Wimbish Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra share their thoughts on Maestro Muti. How could you not love this guy?
Operagasm Exclusive: Ameritone, Thomas Hampson!
One of our most exciting moments of 2011 — and Operagasm history — was talking with the ravishing (also this year Operagasm’s Valentine) Thomas Hampson! Take a moment to reminisce with us and check out our exclusive Valentine’s Day interview with Thomas Handsome…. er, I mean Hampson! by Melissa Wimbish Last week, on a Wednesday [...]
A Private Lesson with Gerald Moore
Giving you the best of 2011! by Melissa Wimbish One of the greatest, most sought-after pianists of all time discusses the art of collaboration. This is taken from the Angel Records LP, Gerald Moore – The Unashamed Accompanist. Sheer brilliance, humor, and charm in this six-part lecture: shame on you if you don’t take the [...]
The Sweet Voice of Reason
This absolutely wonderful article slash interview found in Opera News highlights Operagasm favorite, Joyce DiDonato. If you loved her beautiful singing before, you’ll love her beautiful brain even more after reading. Here, the diva talks about the joy of opera, how awesome it is to be an opera singer, and why she gets angry when people [...]
The Second Coming?
by Melissa Wimbish In case you haven’t heard, we’re talking “Joy” for the month of November as we get ready for a fun holiday season. Well, what could be more joyous to the world of opera other than a second coming of Pavarotti?! I know…when I saw the title my heart fluttered with anticipation. Here’s [...]
What Makes a Great Soprano?
by Melissa Wimbish This video series: What Makes a Great Soprano? features fantastic interviews, commentary and exquisite singing. The following clip from the series highlights the great German soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf and Australian anomaly Joan Sutherland.
