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Anna Netrebko Cancels Japan Jaunt

Opera and Premonition

Have you ever had a premonition? A presentiment of the future of the foreboding variety? I had one once when I was 19, and in the midst of a busy school day overtaken that... Read more

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Anna Netrebko Cancels Japan Jaunt

Diva Withdraws from Met tour, citing Chernobyl concerns. She'll take her candle and go home. Anna Netrebko in a publicity photo for Anna Bolena. Photo © 2011... Read more

The 31 May 2011 by Superconductor
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The Metropolitan Opera User's Guide

The Metropolitan Opera House at night from Lincoln Center Plaza. The Metropolitan Opera's 2010-2011 season just ended. So now's a good time to go over some of... Read more

The 20 May 2011 by Superconductor
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The 2011 Superconductor Summer Preview

Mozart: ready for the beach As the temperatures rise and power grids strain and groan, it's good to know that there's quality music to be found in New York... Read more

The 31 May 2011 by Superconductor
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a Castle Für Wagner Und Lohengrin: Wunderbar!

Neuschwanstein / Barbara BoshaNeuschwanstein CastleKing Ludwig II of BavariaKing Ludwig was an ardent admirer and supporter of the birthday boy (born 22 May... Read more

The 25 May 2011 by Galegirl
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Don't Panic: It's an Opera!

Just do what the sign says. Or more to the point, don't! © 2005 The Estate of Douglas Adams/Touchstone Pictures In honor of the Tenth Annual Towel Day and the... Read more

The 25 May 2011 by Superconductor
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Wherever They May Roam

Ten Possible Locations for the New York City Opera The Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center, currently moored by Riker's Island. Friday evening's announcement... Read more

The 23 May 2011 by Superconductor
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Nikki Gil, Kris Lawrence in 9 Works Theatrical's Sweet Charity, Opening in August

This coming August, 9 Works Theatrical presents the dance comedy musical “Sweet Charity,” with TV star Nikki Gil playing the lead role of kooky dance hall... Read more

The 04 May 2011 by Gibbs22manila
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Made in the Shade: The 2011 Mostly Mozart Preview

Wolfie's ready for summer. Are you? Photo doctoring by the Borustan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra. The sun is out, the temperatures are slowly going up, and... Read more

The 24 May 2011 by Superconductor
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CD Review: Wagner From Another Age

The Sony Met Broadcasts of Die Walküre and Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Birgit Nilsson as Brünnhilde. From the singer's archives. These bargain-priced... Read more

The 10 May 2011 by Superconductor
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TODAY IN OPERA HISTORY - May 28

Opera composer Friedrich Baumfelder was born on this day in 1836 in Dresden, Germany. He studied under previously mentioned Ignaz Moscheles (what a cool... Read more

The 28 May 2011 by Pinkall