Obituary: Soprano Patricia Burda Janečková Dies at the Age of 25
WEBOct 2, 2023 · The Czech singer, who won several awards and recorded albums, passed away on Oct. 1, 2023, after announcing her diagnosis in Feb. 2022. She was 25 years old and married to actor Vlastimil Burda.
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Artist Profile: Baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky, A Beloved & Greatly ...
WEBOct 16, 2018 · Learn about the life and career of the late Russian baritone, who was a star of Verdi and Russian operas. Watch and listen to his signature roles, his final recording and his surprise Met appearance.
Opera Profile: Umberto Giordano’s ‘Fedora’ - OperaWire
WEBNov 17, 2017 · Umberto Giordano’s “Fedora” will never rank with the likes of “Andrea Chénier” in the operatic canon, but the composer’s second most popular work still gets its looks from time to time. The work premiered on Nov. 17, 1898, with the composer in the pit and a certain Enrico Caruso in the lead tenor role. The work was based on the {…}
Best of 2021: OperaWire's Top 11 Singers of 2021 - OperaWire
WEBDec 17, 2021 · OperaWire honors the best opera singers of 2021, from Vasilisa Berzhanskaya to Lise Davidsen, who performed in Rossini, Bel Canto, Wagner, and more. See their achievements, awards, debuts, and upcoming projects in 2022.
Opera Profile: Mozart’s ‘Le Nozze di Figaro,’ the ... - OperaWire
WEBMay 1, 2018 · Is “Le Nozze di Figaro” the greatest opera of all time? A fair share of artists certainly uphold this belief of the Mozart and Da Ponte work, which premiered on May 1, 1786. And why not? The work features one glorious piece of music after another in a complex plot featuring some of opera’s most iconic characters. Throw in Mozart’s {…}
Opera Profile: Strauss’ “Salome” - OperaWire
WEBDec 9, 2017 · Richard Strauss’ “Salome,” adapted from the play by Oscar Wilde, first premiered on December 9th, 1905. The opera shocked not only the audiences, but many of the original performers as well, due to its themes which blend the violent and erotic within a Christian biblical setting. “Salome” was originally banned in London until 1907, and would not see a production {…}
Obituary: Countertenor Max Riebl Dies at 30 - OperaWire
WEBMay 2, 2022 · Australian countertenor Max Riebl died at the age of 30. The news comes four days after the singer took to Facebook to notify his fans that he has incurable cancer. He said, ” Hundreds of solo shows around the world. Orchestras, Operas, Renaissance ensembles, Evensong, cabaret and theatre. Spectacular venues. Thousands of hours of practice, radio interviews, photoshoots, extraordinary ...
Ranking Giacomo Puccini’s Operas From Least to Best - OperaWire
WEBDec 22, 2018 · A critical analysis of Giacomo Puccini's 10 operas, from his first opera Le Villi to his last Tosca. Find out which opera tops the list and why, and how Puccini's style evolved and matured over time.
New York City Center Encores! 2024 Review: Titanic - OperaWire
WEBJun 27, 2024 · So, quite a few thoughts before reviewing this moving revival of the Peter Stone (story and book) and Maury Yeston (music and lyrics) “Titanic.”. One is, well…having seen the piece during its original Tony award-winning …