This week on Rhode Island Public television,
WSBE: (Comcast 294, Cox 808, Full Channel 109, and Verizon 478)
Great Performances at the Met
Saturday, June 17, 2017, 8:00PM
Sunday, June 18, 2017, 3:00AM
Monday, June 12, 2017, 12:00AM
The Merry Widow
Tony Award winner Susan Stroman helmed and choreographed this production of Franz Lehár's "The Merry Widow," which features a fresh translation from Jeremy Sams. Renée Fleming stars as a wealthy widow who's wooed by an old flame (Nathan Gunn), but for reasons that may not have much to do with love.
Length: 150 minutes
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OPERA ON THE INTERNET
WITH
DAVE D' AGUANNO
Over
the course of the next several days, Radio 3 (RAI) is broadcasting 3 separate
LIVE opera broadcasts, the first of which can be heard tomorrow (Thursday, June
15) with a performance of Puccini's "Manon Lescaut" direct from
Naples. Then on Saturday, it's Mozart's "Abduction from the Seraglio"
as performed at La Scala. On Tuesday (June 20), a performance of Donizetti's
"Lucia di Lammermoor" can be heard, this one coming to us from
Bologna.
The
"other" Radio 3 (i.e. BBC Radio 3) has a May 2017 performance from
London's Royal Opera House on Saturday's schedule. Tenor Bryan Hymel heads an
impressive cast in a broadcast that, as usual with BBC Radio 3, can be accessed
for several days following the initial broadcast.
On
Radio 4 (the Netherlands), Italo Montemezzi's "L'Amore dei Tre Re"
(1914) can be heard in an Amsterdam performance dating back to March 1, 2003.
If you're not familiar with this work, think Puccini, Wagner, & Richard
Strauss all mixed together, and you might have an idea of what listening to
this one might entail!
A
far more familiar piece -- Puccini's "La Boheme" -- can be heard on
ORF (Austria) in a performance that took place in Turin on October 12, 2016.
On
NPR, as the series of broadcasts from Lyric Opera of Chicago's 2016/2017 season
continues, you can hear a December 2016 performance of Mozart's "Magic
Flute."
There's
even more opera to be heard on Sunday (June 18), as French Radio brings us the
May 12, 2017 performance from Paris of Bizet's "Pearl Fishers."
Enjoy!
DAVE
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WQXR
In Praise of Alan Gilbert
Fred Plotkin pays
tribute to Alan Gilbert and his influence at the New York Philharmonic. Jun 13,
2017
Review: 'Angels in America' at New York City Opera
David Patrick Stearns
reviews Peter Eotvos' operatic version of 'Angels in America' at New York City
Opera. Jun 12, 2017
Teenage Marimba Player Gets Her 'Big Break'
How Germany Is Saving Classical Opera
News: Will Crutchfield's Bel Canto program to move to SUNY
Purchase
Will Crutchfield
announces Teatro Nuovo, a new Bel Canto opera program to debut in July 2018
Monday, May 15, 2017
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Met HD Summer Schedule
Wednesdays, 6:30PM
June 21, 2017
The
Pearl Fishers
THE PEARL FISHERS - For the first time in a century, the Met stages Bizet's lush, melodic romance. Diana Damrau leads the cast as Leila, with Matthew Polenzani and Mariusz Kwiecien as the two pearl fishers whose friendship is tested by their rivalry for her affections.
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FEATURED MUSICIAN
Dame Evelyn Glennie
Percussionist Extraordinaire
Percussionist Extraordinaire
In Concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw05QRdBiis
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EG Tours Korea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ56CIerGnw
EG Visits Sesame Street: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVw5KawqUIg
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News from Around the World of Music
History Clashes With Culture Over Roman Rock Opera 'Nero'
A new rock opera has
revealed some divisions between Roman authorities and academics. Jun 12, 2017
In Good Company: Big Breaks From Classical Competitions
We're taking a trip down
memory lane and revisiting how some of your favorite composers and musicians
got their break. Jun 12, 2017
2017 Van Cliburn Competition Winners Chosen
Check out the
medalists, and their winning performances, from the 2017 Van Cliburn
Competition. Jun 12, 2017
Watch This Recorder Player Slay a Vivaldi Concerto
Recorders are amazing,
and Maurice Steger proves it with this performance of a Vivaldi concerto. Jun
9, 2017
These Classical All-Stars Had Amazing Stage Presence
Paganini, Liszt, Brahms
and Lully all come together in the League of Absurd Stage Presence. Jun 9, 2017
Why Do We Use 'Opus' in Composition Titles? An Explanation
Organizing the world’s
greatest music has been a task for composers, publishers and musicologists. And
this is where 'opus' was born. Jun 8, 2017
This New Orchestra Celebrates Canada's Musical Diversity
The Toronto Star labels
the New Canadian Global Music Orchestra as a Canadian "super-group,"
and super it is. Jun 7, 2017
Violinist Prevented From Boarding Airline With 17th-Century
Violin
When Yennifer Correia
was asked to check her 17th-century violin, the musician inquired about
alternate options but claims she was denied. Jun 7, 2017
A Brief History of Circus Music
Mostly composed in the
20th century, traditional circus music draws from rags, waltzes, marches and
other dance accompaniments. Jun 6, 2017
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Chorus
The Metropolitan Opera Announces Chorus Auditions for the 2018–19 Season
The Metropolitan Opera Chorus and Extra Chorus offer unique and rewarding career opportunities for highly qualified performers. Classically trained professional singers who have been invited to audition should be prepared to sing two operatic arias in different languages from memory. Selections should demonstrate the applicant’s ability to sing lyrically. An accompanist will be provided.
All applicants will be considered for Full Time (Regular) and Extra Chorus positions.
Applicants shall submit via email addressed to ChorusAuditions@metopera.org the following materials:
a cover letter requesting an audition; please indicate your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd audition session preference from the dates below; any union affiliation should be also be listed
a current one-page resume, including a photo/head-shot
an audio clip (MP3 file, no larger than 10 MB) of an operatic aria (no youtube clips or links)
a list of no more than 5 operatic arias, two of which will be selected as your audition pieces
PDF or JPEG copy of current documentation proving the ability to work in the United States.
Auditions will be granted by invitation only, and will be held at the following times:
Session #1 Tuesday, October 31st, 2017 1:45pm to 4:45pm
Session #2 Friday, November 3rd, 2017 2:45pm to 5:45pm
Session #3 Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 2:45pm to 5:45pm
Session #4 Friday, November 17th, 2017 2:45pm to 5:45pm
Applications must be received on or before 12 midnight EST, Friday, September 1st, 2017. Submissions received after this date, regardless of postmark or email transmission time, will not be considered.
Only applicants with current documentation proving the ability to work in the United States will be granted an audition.
Any singer who is offered employment and is not already a member of AGMA (American Guild of Musical Artists) will be required to join AGMA.
All applicants will be notified as to whether an audition has been granted. No audition comments will be shared with the applicant.
Similar information about the auditions may be found by contacting the following:
American Guild of Musical Artists
1430 Broadway 14th Floor
New York, NY 10018
(212) 265-3687
www.musicalartists.org
The Metropolitan Opera
Donald Palumbo, Chorus Master
Steven Losito, Chorus Administrator
Daniel Hoy, Incoming Chorus Administrator effective July 31st, 2017
Lincoln Center
New York, NY 10023
The Metropolitan Opera is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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The Met Saturday afternoon
radio broadcast is on hiatus until December
but you can hear operas from the Royal Opera in Covent Garden and other operas around the world at
1:00PM on WQXR
radio broadcast is on hiatus until December
but you can hear operas from the Royal Opera in Covent Garden and other operas around the world at
1:00PM on WQXR
OPERA ON
WGBH THIS WEEK!
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