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Director Damiano Michieletto invigorates opera with stagings that astonish some, appall others
Read full article: Director Damiano Michieletto invigorates opera with stagings that astonish some, appall othersDamiano Michieletto has been prominent on European stages for two decades, known for contemporary reconsiderations that at times cause controversy.
La Scala concert features violins that inmates made from battered migrant boats
Read full article: La Scala concert features violins that inmates made from battered migrant boatsThe violins, violas and cellos played by the Orchestra of the Sea in its debut performance at Milan’s famed Teatro alla Scala carry with them tales of desperation and redemption.
Opera singer’s vocal cords paralyzed during surgery: Hear how rehab changed his life ‘for good’
Read full article: Opera singer’s vocal cords paralyzed during surgery: Hear how rehab changed his life ‘for good’During a spine surgery last year, Albert Garcia’s vocal cords were accidentally paralyzed.
A first-look at the popular production of ‘Tosca,’ opening at the Houston Grand Opera April 21st
Read full article: A first-look at the popular production of ‘Tosca,’ opening at the Houston Grand Opera April 21stIt's one of the world's favorite operas, and it will run in Houston form April 21st - May 5th.
Houston Newsmakers: Barbara Bush’s ‘A Celebration of Reading’ event returns for 28th year
Read full article: Houston Newsmakers: Barbara Bush’s ‘A Celebration of Reading’ event returns for 28th yearHouston Newsmakers: Barbara Bush’s ‘A Celebration of Reading’ event returns for 28th year
Behind-the-scenes look: Rice University’s stunning new Opera Hall
Read full article: Behind-the-scenes look: Rice University’s stunning new Opera HallHouston Life Reporter Lauren Kelly joins us live from Rice University’s brand new opera hall. She will show us what it takes to stage an opera performance. Kelly will show us the wigs and costumes, and she will get on stage with performers. The entire Houston community is invited April 9 for a tour, but you and your family can get a preview Thursday on Houston Life.
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Celebrating black artists in opera: Meet Katy’s soprano Nicole Heaston
Read full article: Celebrating black artists in opera: Meet Katy’s soprano Nicole HeastonHOUSTON – Renowned soprano, Nicole Heaston, is one of the most important local voices in opera and a frequent Houston Grand Opera collaborator. “It’s a performance that Houston Grand Opera puts on and I’m co-hosting with Larry (Lawrence) Brownlee, that has all African American singers, and we’re singing standards, opera. I sang gospel music, I sang spirituals, but once I got into high school, my music teacher said, ‘You’re an opera singer and you’re a soprano,’ because I’ve been singing alto. And I said, ‘Black people don’t sing opera,’ and she said ‘Yes, they do,’’ remembered Heaston. Giving Voice 2021 is available to stream for free on the Houston Grand Opera’s website, now through Feb. 21.
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Opera adapts to pandemic, hosts drive-thru show in a parking garage -- and the results are stunning
Read full article: Opera adapts to pandemic, hosts drive-thru show in a parking garage -- and the results are stunningDETROIT – When one thinks of the opera, images of a parking garage are unlikely to come to mind, but some unexpected creativity during the pandemic allowed people to experience the opera from their vehicle. This proves it: When you can’t pack people into a theater, you find another way to perform. Michigan Opera Theatre opened its season in late December this way. Each act performed on a different level of the opera house garage. Watch nextREAD: Michigan Opera Theatre names Yuval Sharon new artistic director