Obituary: Soprano Patricia Burda Janečková Dies at the Age of 25
WEBOn Oct. 1, 2023, Patricia Burda Janečková died of breast cancer. She was 25. An official statement on Facebook said, “The opera and musical singer lost her courageous fight with an aggressive disease. She passed away on October 1, 2023, surrounded by the tender care of her husband, Vlastimil Burda, and her loved ones.
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Best of 2021: OperaWire's Top 11 Singers of 2021 - OperaWire
WEBDec 17, 2021 · After a year and a half of limited performances and shut downs, 2021 marked the year during which performers were able to bring their artistry to the stage and to the audiences. And now 2021 is bringing down its curtain. There were so any memorable moments in the year and there were truly some historical performances. Like previous years, OperaWire {…}
Opera Profile: Strauss’ “Salome” - OperaWire
WEBDec 9, 2017 · Richard Strauss’ “Salome,” adapted from the play by Oscar Wilde, first premiered on December 9 th, 1905. The opera shocked not only the audiences, but many of the original performers as well, due to its themes which blend the violent and erotic within a Christian biblical setting. “Salome” was originally banned in London until 1907 ...
Artist Profile: Baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky, A Beloved & Greatly ...
WEBOct 16, 2018 · In late 2017, the opera world suffered a great tragedy, when it lost baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky at the age 55. Hvorostovsky, born on Oct. 16, 1962, was born in Krasnoyarsk and grew up without much interaction with his parents, whose work consumed most of their time. He studied at the Krasnoyarsk School of Arts and would make his professional debut {…}
Steven Labrie Joins Il Divo on U.S.Tour - OperaWire
WEBJan 10, 2022 · Steven Labrie is set to join Il Divo on tour. The baritone announced the news that he would join the group following the sudden death of Carlos Marin on social media.. He said, “Following the tragic passing of Il Divo’s Carlos Marin, the remaining members of the multi-national group – America’s David Miller, France’s Sebastien Izambard and Switzerland’s Urs Buhler – will proceed ...
A Stroll Through The Many Genres of Opera (Part One)
WEBSep 11, 2023. A Stroll Through The Many Genres of Opera (Part One) By John Vandevert. Opera is not one thing, as many people know. Instead, opera is an umbrella term for a large host of different categories and types ranging from the typical to the rather peculiar. While Mozart looks one way, Monteverdi and Wagner will look a different way.
Christopher Macchio Performs ‘Nessun Dorma’ at RNC - OperaWire
WEBJul 19, 2024 · Following Republican Presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump’s rambling convention speech at the Republican National Convention, Christopher Macchio, Trump’s go-to tenor, performed Puccini’s famed “Nessun Dorma.”. According to the tenor, who took to social media to announce …
Composer Profile: Richard Wagner, Opera’s Great Revolutionary
WEBMay 22, 2018 · Richard Wagner might just be the greatest composer in opera history. That, of course, depends on how you view the likes of Mozart and Verdi. But Wagner is easily in the top three in any discussion, his works revolutionizing the entire artform. Born on May 22, 1813, Wagner lived a tumultuous life created by his own very unstable personality. But {…}