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Quote of the Week
“I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” – Pablo Picasso
Website of the Week
by Melissa Wimbish Audition Annihilation month is coming to a close, but just happened upon this little morsel of tips from a blog, that may or may not still be active, and wanted to share. The Young Person’s Guide to the Opera Audition is a sweet little “night-before” checklist for any audition adventure. I highly recommend [...]
Operagasmic Production of the Week
by Christie Connolley I love to arrive early to the opera. For one, I want to sit down and see what everyone else is wearing…. the gowns, the sequins, THE SHOES! Once that is done, I delve into the program! I want to read the ‘who’s who, all of the singers’ bios, and the miniature [...]
You’re Welcome!
by Christie Connolley For your viewing pleasure until we are back with fresh content on Monday morning, I present baritone, Dominik Köninger. You’re welcome!
Musical Term of the Week
by Melissa Wimbish It seems that sampling predates Puff Daddy AKA P. Diddy AKA Puffy AKA something else I’m probably forgetting! All this time, I thought he came up with the idea of stealing other people’s music all by himself, but he’s really just a copier of other copycats. I made a call to Mr. [...]
Musical Joke of the Week
by Christie Connolley This…. is….. hilarious! Coincidentally, I had the same concerns about Manon. Rick Santorum Takes Over As General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera by Schleppy Nabucco After James Levine’s health problems and Peter Gelb’s upcoming tragic accident in an abandoned pool, a power vacuum has been left at the Metropolitan Opera. Rick Santorum [...]
Doperaganger
by Christie Connolley Doperaganger (dŏp’ər-ə-găng’ər) – Another person that is eerily similar to your favorite opera star, but isn’t them. This month courtesy of a dear Operagasm reader, featuring tenor Rolando Villazon and all-around funny man Rowan Atkinson. The similarity is uncanny. Got an idea for a doperaganger? Let us know at christie@operagasm.com.
YouTube Clip of the Week
by Christie Connolley Isn’t it ironic….
iTunes Download of the Week
by Melissa Wimbish Happy Birthday to me. That’s right. I’m broadcasting that $*!#. In honor of my birthday, I would like to propose that everyone download this album right now! I’m not joking. And it’s not about the money either. If 500 people download this we’ll probably make like 50 cents. Ella Fitzgerald was also born [...]
Question of the Week
by Melissa Wimbish Just like my friend Kate told me that one time: There’s always a reason to celebrate when you’re a freelance singer. Successful audition? Champagne! Crappy audition for a company you didn’t want to work for in the first place? Champagne! What is your favorite post-audition meal or drink of choice?
