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This chanteuse brought Yiddish music to life a century ago

This forgotten musician was once a world-famous singer of both opera and Yiddish folk music. Isa Kremer was a diva who took America by storm.
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Detroit Opera orchestra to set George Clinton, Parliament-Funkadelic hits to classical music

The Detroit Opera will showcase some of funk maestro George Clinton 's and P-Funk's greatest hits this weekend, performed by ...
WUSF Public Media

'The Shining' makes its Florida premiere at Opera Tampa

This weekend, Opera Tampa is giving the Florida premiere of “The Shining,” composed by Paul Moravec, with lyrics by Mark Campbell. The opera is presented in English. And you can read Campbell’s notes ...

Lebanon musician accepted to international opera program

A musician from Lebanon was selected as one of only 28 from over 1,500 applicants to join the Merola Opera Program. This year ...

Review: Standout performances enliven Palm Beach Opera's La bohème

Palm Beach Opera's La bohème is straightforward but enlivened by strong performances such as Sydney Mancasola's Musetta and ...
KGOU

Denyce Graves sings her swan song on Met stage

Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves is retiring from the stage after a last performance as Maria in the Gershwins' Porgy and Bess at ...
The New York Times

I’m Bidding My Opera Career Adieu. Here’s Why.

Ms. Graves, a mezzo-soprano, is an opera singer. After more than 40 years of singing in opera houses around the world, I have decided to retire from the stage. My last performance will be as Maria in ...
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Singing a classic hits all the right notes

Singing a classic hits all the right notes perfectly. Trump’s golf course takeover sparks outrage Brigitte Bardot’s death shrinks Billy Joel’s 'We Didn’t Start the Fire' list to just 3 living names ...
The New York Times

A Bold Alliance Ends as Innovative Opera Director Bows Out in Detroit

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Yuval Sharon will leave the financially strained Detroit Opera after this season. In March, he brings his unorthodox vision to Wagner at the ...
Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

5th annual Christmas Classic: Sing Christmas to be held Sunday in Millersport

Millersport Community Theatre and Millersport Methodist Church present the 5th annual Christmas Classic: Sing Christmas, led by Josh Whetstone. This Christmas Choral Experience is will be presented at ...
American Songwriter

3 Classic Rock Songs From the 1970s That Are Perfect for Singing Karaoke

Okay, let’s set the scene. It’s raining outside, and you’re caught in the middle of it. You run into the next open door you can find, and all of a sudden, you’re in the middle of a scene. The scene ...
WTOC-TV

Moon River Opera adds booze to ‘Pirates of Penzance’ performances

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Moon River Opera is performing “Drunk Opera: Pirates of Penzance” this weekend, mixing the classic opera with alcohol as part of their mission to make opera accessible and ...