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Study reveals what judges truly listen for in opera singing

Opera has always lived at the crossroads of emotion and discipline. A single performance can shape a singer’s future, opening ...
Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves is retiring from the stage after a last performance as Maria in the Gershwins' Porgy and Bess at the Metropolitan Opera, and looking ahead to directing and mentoring.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- With sirens, construction, and seemingly non-stop horn-honking, the noise of Philadelphia can drown out just about any other sounds. However, one voice pierces through the ...
The premiere of Kevin Puts' newly revised work pulsates with power from such singers as Sylvia D'Eramo and Miles Mykkanen as ...
I’d say one of the greatest barriers to enjoying opera is knowing whether or not the singing is good. I’m being serious. It’s a problem for those who haven’t spent years studying voice or exploring ...
A wedding singer is a wonderful contributor to the vibe of the occasion—and one man has gone viral after surprising his cousin with a thrilling operatic performance to light up their big day. "I ...
Jonas Kaufmann will no longer sing at London’s Royal Opera House — because, of all things, the pay is too low. “I don’t know ...
Some families enjoy camping or riding bikes with each other. In Jeremy Harr’s family, it was musical theater that brought ...
Graves, who gave her last performance on Saturday at the Met, talks about “Carmen,” the doctor who told her she would never ...
A new study led by researchers from Keio University in Japan offer important insights into the key factors determining the scores of aspiring opera singers in singing competitions, providing a ...
Angelina Jolie is doing it the hard way. She’s playing an opera singer in “Maria.” You know she could’ve faked it. She could’ve lip-synced. Instead, the Oscar-winning actress conquered her fear of ...