Sunday’s Music

There’s something deeply intimate, profound and heroic with the prelude to Wagner’s Lohengrin. I hope to one day hear this piece in person, but until then this recording does a pretty amazing job. Which music transports you to another world?

List of most watched Opera Youtube Videos – Arias & Duets

Don’t know where to get started in opera?  Here is a list of some of the most viewed opera arias and duets on Youtube.  Aria: Queen of the Night (Der Hölle Rache) Opera: The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte)Composer: Mozart Singer: Diana DamrauLocation: The Royal Opera House Aria: Nessun dormaOpera: TurandotComposer: PucciniSinger: Luciano PavarottiEvent: The Three Tenors in …

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Opera?

This week’s blog will be about introducing opera and finding out about how to get started as a new audience member.  As a new opera viewer, what are your questions and concerns?  Please share in the comments.