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Christa Ludwig Profiled
Opera singer profiled: Christa Ludwig was one of the most important mezzo sopranos of the mid-twentieth century. Info: Christa Ludwig bio and Christa Ludwig recording
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Art Imitates Life, Part 1
How have opera performers been portrayed upon the opera stage? Are they imperious divas, sensitive and otherworldly vessels of ethereal talents...or hired help?
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Opera World Loses Régine Crespin
At the age of 80, French soprano Régine Crespin died on Thursday, July 5, the victim of liver cancer. Her international career spanned nearly 50 years.
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Verdi Classic to Open Lyric Season
The Lyric Opera of Chicago announces its 2007/08 season to include works by Verdi, Puccini, Rossini, Strauss, Handel, Adams, and Tchaikovsky.
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Demystifying Opera - 101
This is a basic definition of opera and explains to the first-time opera listener the difference between opera buffa and opera seria.
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La Traviata - Verdi Opera
La Traviata Giuseppe Verdi, la traviata opera, La traviata plot summary, La traviata, characters, La traviata information, La Traviata cd recording recommendations.
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Martha Lipton, Profiled
American Mezzo Soprano, Martha Lipton sang 17 seasons and over 400 performances at the Metropolitan Opera House. She was an important opera star of the 20th century.
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Opera Etiquette – 101
First trip to the opera house? You have opera tickets....now here are some opera tips to make sure your first night at the opera is not your last trip to the opera.
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The Music of Dame Nellie Melba
This Australian Covent Garden prima donna contributed to the international music world. She made a major war effort and left a legacy for aspiring female opera singers.
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Art Imitates Life, Part 2
When their personal passions reach operatic proportions, how do operatic characters who are themselves singers behave?
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The Great Enrico Caruso
The life and times of the Metropolitan Opera House's biggest superstar.
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Jenny Lind And Her Suitors
Jenny Lind was a highly praised opera singer in the mid-Victorian era. Queen Victoria was very impressed with her.
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GANGSTER, THE MUSICAL!: BUGSY
A look at BUGSY, in particular the contradictions of its subject, and how the filmmakers unfortunately seemed as interested in glamour as Siegel himself was.
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Der Hölle Rache - 101
Der Hölle Rache, (Vengence Aria) The Queen of the Night's soprano aria from Mozart opera the Magic Flute, opera aria translation & recommended opera aria recordings.
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Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja - 101
The famous Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja,(Entrance Aria) Papageno's baritone aria from Mozart's The Magic Flute, translation, recommended recordings and vocal scores
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Famous Valentine's Day Births
From Jimmy Hoffa to to Bishop James Pike, February fourteenth has been the birthday of several famous (and infamous) people on the American scene
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Gluck Opera Iphigenie en Aulide
French opera Iphigénie en Aulide (Iphigenia in Aulis) by Christoph Willibald von Gluck: plot summary, character list, and other C.W. Gluck opera information
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Peter Benchley's "Amazon"
One of the few new hour-long dramas to come out of Canada this year is the new series by Peter Benchley: "Amazon".
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Warming-up and My Voice Type.
This is a brief introduction to vocal warm-ups and voice categories, or Fach systems.
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Women who've "Wowed" us in Music!
March is Women's History Month! In honor of this event and some of the women who have left their marks in history, this article spotlights women who have wowed us with their musical talents. Not ALL of you will agree on my selection of women for this feature article. However, I hope that afer you investigate the sites offered, that you will have an appreciation for all that they have done for the music industry and most importantly, for humanity, even if their music is not your "cup of tea."
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<s1>Opera Superstars</s1>
A brief look at some opera singers who have achieved popular stardom.
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Lilypons and Lily Pons
Lilypons, a business named after an opera singer, was once the leading seller of goldfish in the U.S. It has since evolved to other types of aquaculture.
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Stephen Storace Biography
Brief biography of composer and opera singer Stephen Storace, whose opera buffa was most popular in 18th-century England.
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Famous People Without Children
Celebrites and historical figures without children
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History of Quantity Cooking, Part 5:
The namesake of Les Dames d'Escoffier was the most innovative chef in history, one whose philosophy and accomplishments serve as both model and inspiration to culinary masters today.
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Kind Hearts and Coronets
Classic Ealing comedy starring Alec Guinness.
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Renée Fleming and Cecilia Bartoli
A look at three classical music female singers and some recommendations for listening.
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What's it Called When We Get a Word from a Person's Name?
An eponym!
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Beginnings of Miss Universe
Brief history of the Miss Universe Pageant, conceived when a beauty queen refused public appearance in a bathing suit.
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German Pianist Mary Krebs-Brenning
The daughter of two musicians, it was inevitable that Mary would choose that road to travel...and travel it she did, ending up with a great concert career.
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Hungarian geographical names
Did you know, that there are some Hungarian geographical names worldwide outside of Carpathian Basin? It is true that there are more English names on maps, but Hungarian is not a world language and Hungary had not sea power to discover new unknown lands.
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Mezzo-Soprano Heather Jewson
A brief look at the career of mezzo-soprano Heather Jewson, who is rapidly climbing the ladder to international recognition.
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Overlooked Christmas Movies
With the barrage of "holiday classics," there are some films that don't get the attention they deserve. Here are movies that take an alternative look at the season.
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Rome's Cat Sanctuary
Discover how an inspiring group of volunteers is looking after the city's feline population in the archaeological area of Torre Argentina
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Tour the Wales Millennium Centre
The Wales Millennium Centre is one of the finest arts centres in Britain, and an architectural triumph in Cardiff Bay. It can be enjoyed on a behind the scenes tour
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Book Review - Clutch of Phantoms
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Book Review: Magic Ballerina Series
Many girls are fascinated by ballerinas and fairies and this new ballerina series for young readers offers magical adventures in the world of classical dance.
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Dario Argento's Opera
Dario Argento's Opera aka Terror at the Opera is one of the more accessible films in the directors filmography, yet it also features some elements that set it apart from the rest of Argento's oeuvre.
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Hillary Clinton and the King's Daughters
Hillary Clinton descends from three of the King's Daughters, a group of 852 women sent to New France as wives for Quebec's earliest settlers.
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Ivan Turgenev Author Biography
The life and works of Russian writer, novelist and playwright Ivan Turgenev, known for his sympathy towards peasants.
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Musician Spotlight: Ron Thal, AKA Bumblefoot
Bumblefoot does much more than just shred for Guns N' Roses. As a solo artist, he released the concept album "Normal" in 2005 and the follow-up "Abnormal" this July
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Nancy Cartwright Promoting Scientology
Voice actor Nancy Cartwright is in trouble after she used her Bart Simpsons voice to promote a Scientology convention.
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NELL CARTER - Dynamic Performer
A look at the life and works of Nell Carter.
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Nina Berberova
Short biography of the Russian writer of worldly talents.
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Oscar Hammerstein's Political Commentary
Oscar Hammerstein is possibly one of the greatest lyricists of all time. He was a pioneer in addressing social issues. He even examined the topic of war in his musicals.
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Repo! The Genetic Opera
Repo! The Genetic Opera makes 'instant classic' less of an oxymoron- here's a review of the goth cult phenomenon film.
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St David’s Day in Cardiff
March 1st marks St David's Day - Wales' patron saint, and where better to celebrate it than Cardiff, the capital of Wales.
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Tarzan: Behind The Scenes
A closer look at the myth
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The Bachelor on ABC
Hooray, Erica went home on tonight's Bachelor!! Or does she; looks like she returns next week. Yikes!!
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The Gym Checklist
You've surely read the "new gym checklist" in a bodybuilding mag, but what should you REALLY be looking for when picking a gym?
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