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You Don’t Have to Be Chinese to Sing in Mandarin (But It Helps)
November 16, 2020
You Don’t Have to Be Chinese to Sing in Mandarin (But It Helps)
BY Janos Gereben
A new book helps open the ever-expanding Mandarin repertory to singers and scholars everywhere.
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Recording Review
November 16, 2020
Rossini’s Cascading Tenors
BY Jason Victor Serinus

Lawrence Brownlee and Michael Spyres are spectacular in a bracing set of songs about friendship and rivalry.

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Long Beach Opera Presents 20 Premieres in “Songbook”
November 10, 2020
Long Beach Opera Presents 20 Premieres in “Songbook”
BY Peter Feher
The adventurous company makes their fall gala all about new work from young composers.
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Feature Article
Black, Brilliant, and Almost Forgotten: LA Opera Streams Joseph Bologne’s <em>The Anonymous Lover</em>
November 10, 2020
Black, Brilliant, and Almost Forgotten: LA Opera Streams Joseph Bologne’s The Anonymous Lover
BY Jason Victor Serinus

The only surviving opera by an accomplished contemporary of Mozart and Haydn takes the virtual stage in LAO’s collaboration with the Colburn School.

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Volti Keeps Singing “Without a Net” or Audience
November 10, 2020
Volti Keeps Singing “Without a Net” or Audience
BY Janos Gereben
Look for premieres from Anne Hegi, Danny Clay, Joel Chapman, and Pamela Z.
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From <em>The Merry Widow</em>’s Wardrobe to Your Own Closet
November 10, 2020
From The Merry Widow’s Wardrobe to Your Own Closet
BY Paul Kotapish
SF Opera offers lavish production costumes to the public via an online sale Nov. 13–15.
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Recording Review
November 10, 2020
Introducing Fatma Said
BY Jason Victor Serinus

The soprano’s beguiling debut CD mixes repertory and is accompanied by an eclectic combo of first-rate musicians.

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Upcoming Concert
Fruits of the Vine: Livermore Valley Opera Pairs Arias at Home With Wine
November 9, 2020
Livermore Valley Opera
Fruits of the Vine: Livermore Valley Opera Pairs Arias at Home With Wine
BY Annelies Zijderveld

Three local vineyards suggest flights of their finest to go along with opera selections sung by local luminaries.

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Opera America Elects First Hall of Fame Class
November 4, 2020
Opera America Elects First Hall of Fame Class
BY Michael Zwiebach
The 50-year-old organization establishes a new honor for pathbreaking American contributions to the art form.
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The City and Opera World Say Farewell to “OperaSuzy”
November 4, 2020
The City and Opera World Say Farewell to “OperaSuzy”
BY Janos Gereben
Suzanne Turley’s contributions to San Francisco’s cultural life were immeasurable.
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