Royal Opera Announces 2012-2013 Season
Opera and music productions to be staged as part of the 2012/13 season have now been announced. Beginning in September with a revival of The Ring Cycle – which sold...
Read MoreBocca, Bocca, Boccanegra!
by Christie Connolley Placido Domingo don’t quit! In addition to being the General Director of the LA Opera he is also starring in the title role of their newest...
Read MoreLyric Opera of Chicago Announces 2012 – 2013 Season
Anthony Freud, general director of Lyric Opera of Chicago, announced today the repertoire, principal singers, conductors, directors, and designers for Lyric’s 2012-13...
Read MoreDVD, Popcorn and Verdi!
Verdi’s middle period operas are often shortchanged because of the popularity of his later works like Aida. Simon Boccanegra is a Verdi masterpiece despite its complex...
Read MoreThis Week in History
by Christie Connolley This Week in History on March 12, 1897 Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra premiered in Venice. Check out this YouTube clip of Domingo, who is...
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