Opera NewsNews on Opera continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Bollywood Flavors Opening of Spoleto Festival- June 29, 2008 A cast member of "Padmavati," the opening-night production at the Festival of Two Worlds here on Friday, ambled slowly up a narrow and steep street on her way to the theater.http://www.topix.net/arts/opera/2008/06/bollywood-flavors-opening-of-spoleto-festival?from... Met HD Broadcasts Jump To 11 In 2008-09- June 29, 2008 The Metropolitan Opera plans to expand the number of live high-definition broadcasts to movie theaters from eight to 11 in 2008-09. In 2007-08, the high-definition broadcasts drew more than 900,000 to 600 ...http://www.topix.net/arts/opera/2008/06/met-hd-broadcasts-jump-to-11-in-2008-09?fromrss=1 Applause for Alsop's first season- June 29, 2008 Earlier this month in Denver, a hearty ovation greeted the dynamic cast after a performance of Opera Colorado's visually and musically potent production of Nixon in China , the minimalist masterpiece by John ...http://www.topix.net/arts/opera/2008/06/applause-for-alsops-first-season?fromrss=1 Long Leaf scores with 'Orpheus and Euridice'- June 29, 2008 Long Leaf Opera ends its summer festival with a dazzling production of Ricky Ian Gordon's "Orpheus and Euridice." The work's boundary-bursting combination of concert, opera and dance adds stature to the ...http://www.topix.net/arts/opera/2008/06/long-leaf-scores-with-orpheus-and-euridice?fromrss... Seattle Symphony triumphantly takes on Mahler and Wagner- June 28, 2008 For a taste of the Wagner and Mahler on the current symphony program go to www.seattlesymphony.org , click on June 29 on the calendar.http://www.topix.net/arts/opera/2008/06/seattle-symphony-triumphantly-takes-on-mahler-and-... Updated 626: Denyce Graves works mezzo-magic at the Martin- June 27, 2008 You can tell a great deal about a performer in a recital. In addition to the person's musical tastes and abilities, you can experience range, style and -- if it is a good program -- the artist's personality.http://www.topix.net/arts/opera/2008/06/updated-6-26-denyce-graves-works-mezzo-magic-at-th... A Synagogue Is No Place - To Perform Richard Strauss- June 27, 2008 In 1933, composer Richard Strauss was appointed by Joseph G bbels as president of the Reichsmusikkammer, or German State Music Bureau.http://www.topix.net/arts/opera/2008/06/a-synagogue-is-no-place-to-perform-richard-strauss... Canadian Opera Company introduces Neef the chief- June 26, 2008 Alexander Neef passed his first test as general director of the Canadian Opera Company this morning.http://www.topix.net/arts/opera/2008/06/canadian-opera-company-introduces-neef-the-chief?f... They all have big shoes to fill- June 25, 2008 The Canadian Opera Company will either reveal the identity of its new leader this morning, or it will have fooled culture watchers throughout the city and opera lovers around the world.http://www.topix.net/arts/opera/2008/06/they-all-have-big-shoes-to-fill?fromrss=1 Superstar soprano Natalie Dessay talks about S.F. Opera debut in 'Lucia'- June 24, 2008 Natalie Dessay's theatrical skills are hard to miss. If you were one of the lucky moviegoers who caught the Metropolitan Opera broadcast of "La Fille du Regiment" earlier this season in theaters, you witnessed ...http://www.topix.net/arts/opera/2008/06/superstar-soprano-natalie-dessay-talks-about-s-f-o... |