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A Young Opera Singer in New YorkAs a young aspiring opera singer in New York City, I had some wonderful experiences.
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Movie Review: The Phantom of the Opera (1998)A review of the 1998 turkey of a film, The Phantom of the Opera (aka Il fantasma dell'opera) -
A Young Opera Singer in Germany and IsraelBetween 1976 and 1982 I had a wonderful time singing opera in Regensburg, Germany and Tel Aviv, Israel.
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A Singer's Night at the OperaI finally decided to buy a subscription to the 2009-2010 season at the Metropolitan Opera. Going to the opera at the Met involves more than just sitting and watching the performance.
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Verdi's "Attila" at the Metropolitan Opera, March 12, 2010The Metropolitan Opera's production of Verdi's rarely-performed "Attila" is a musical triumph.
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Death of the American Soap OperaThe numbers don't lie; soap opera ratings are falling. Some soaps are disappearing from the air. Has Reality TV killed the Soap Opera Star? -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: The Love for Three Oranges, by Sergei ProkofievGuide to the plot, characters and history of Prokofiev's opera The Love for Three Oranges. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Faust, by Charles GounodGuide to the plot, characters, and history of the opera Faust by Charles Gounod, based on Goethe's Faust. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Manon, by Jules MassenetGuide to the plot and characters of the opera Manon by Jules Massenet. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Tannhauser, by Richard WagnerGuide to the plot and characters of Richard Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Lohengrin, by Richard WagnerGuide to the plot, characters and history of the opera Lohengrin by Richard Wagner. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Norma, by Vincenzo BelliniGuide to the plot, characters and history of Vincenzo Bellini's opera Norma. -
The New Opera Browser for the MacTaking the Opera for a test drive will make you want to choose the newest marvel to browse the web.
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Memorial Day Fundraiser at Jamestown Opera House Features Local TalentAfter being major contributors to the building's renovation more than 8 years ago, The Brothers & Co. Entertainers will be performing on state at The Jamestown Opera House for the first time on Memorial Day 2010.
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Donizetti's Anna Bolena Opens 2011-2012 Season of the Metropolitan Opera Live in HDOn October 15, 2011, the first opera in the Metropolitan Opera Live in HD season, Donizetti's Anna Bolena, will be screened at movie theaters throughout the world. Check your local listings! -
The History of OperaThis paper discusses the history and various influences of opera.
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Why Didn't Moviegoers Surrender to Phantom of the Opera?In aria, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera begs his reluctant muse "surrender to the music of the night."
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Introduce Your Kids to a Live Metropolitan Opera PerformanceBring your children to the Metropolitan Opera for an invaluable lesson in music appreciation. Local movie theaters present live New York Met Operas every month. -
SECRETS of a SOAP OPERA DIVA a Book ReviewSecrets of Soap Opera Diva by Victoria Rowell is a pretty good read. She had me in the first chapter...she made me laugh...that alone is worth the cost of admission.
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Sydney Opera House - Financial Woes Could Cause Closure by 2011The iconic Sydney Opera House needs a big cash injection to fund maintenance or it faces closure in 2011. Ancient stage machinery is putting lives at risk and Australian State and Federal Governments have not stepped in to provide any funding. -
Opera Porn -- Er, Plots, Chapter OneThe opera "Carmen" has everything: sex; murder and a mama's boy gone bad after becoming obsessive over a sexy gypsy woman he shouldn't have been messing around with in the first place. -
Oprah Winfrey's Aussie Shows - is Sydney Opera House Forecourt Venue Too Small?Organizers of the forthcoming Oprah Winfrey Shows in Sydney, Australia have a big problem to solve. The Sydney Opera House forecourt can cater for an audience of 3,000. 75,000 Aussies have registered for tickets to Oprah's Aussie shows.
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Debussy's "Pelleas and Melisande" at the Metropolitan OperaDebussy's opera "Pelleas and Melisande" at the Metropolitan Opera, December, 2010.
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Opera Guide and Synopsis: Pelleas Et Melisande, by Claude DebussyGuide to the plot, characters, and history of Debussy's opera Pelléas et Mélisande. -
The Old Kiel Opera House in St. Louis Used to Host International WrestlingBack in the sixties wrestling was big in St. Louis. One of the main venues for some of trhe biggest stars was the now-shuttered Kiel Opera House. The opera house will reopen as Peabody Opera House but without the wrestling.
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Tips and Tricks for Opera Internet BrowserThis article lists a few handy tricks and explains a some of the features of the Opera Internet Browser. -
Firefox 3 Vs. Opera 9.5: Opera by a NoseWhile both Firefox 3 and Opera 9.5 are outstanding browsers, and both far outpace and outperform Internet Explorer, my personal Internet habits have me choosing Opera as my default browser.
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Die Fledermaus at Lyric Opera in ChicagoDie Fledermaus is a humerous opera, playing at Lyric Opera in Chicago. Have dinner at one of Chicago's fine German restaurants to give the evening out a German theme. -
Attractions of the Sydney Australia Opera House ComplexThe Sydney Opera House actually contains multiple theatres, shops and restaurants and is a destination in and of itself. -
Best Soap Opera Spoiler WebsitesObtaining soap opera spoilers online is fairly easy once you start looking in the right place. Read on to discover a list of some of the most widely recommended soap opera spoiler websites around. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Peter Grimes, by Benjamin BrittenGuide to the plot, characters and history of the opera Peter Grimes by Benjamin Britten. -
A Tremendous 2006 Season Opener: Tosca by the Cincinnati OperaA review of Cincinnati Opera's 2006 season opener Tosca. Debut production under the direction of Evan Mirageas. 24 June 2006.
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Top Ten Gift Ideas for a Soap Opera FanFans of soap opera are unlike fans of any other type of television shows. Soap opera fans will watch their favorite characters and shows for years. For this reason, a present represent this love of their's is one they will cherish.
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Five Korean Soap Opera Dramas Worth WatchingI love all Korean soap opera dramas, but these five are my favorites
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Sneak Peak: Opera UniteOpera has announced the bundling of Unite with their new browser, Opera 10.
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Opera Guide and Synopsis: Il Trovatore, by Giuseppe VerdiGiuseppe Verdi's opera Il Trovatore is famous for its beautiful music, including the tenor aria "Di quella pira." -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Wozzeck, by Alban BergInformation about the plot, characters, and music of the opera Wozzeck by Alban Berg. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: The Rake's Progress, by Igor StravinskyGuide to the plot and characters of The Rake's Progress, a neoclassical opera by Igor Stravinsky. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Porgy and Bess, by George GershwinGuide to the plot, characters and history of Porgy and Bess by George Gershwin, the best-known American opera. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Elektra, by Richard StraussGuide to the plot and characters of Elektra, a one-act tragic opera by Richard Strauss.
