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Opera’s Scariest Characters (Halloween Feature)
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Opera’s Scariest Characters (Halloween Feature)

Halloween is upon us! To get yourself in the mood, read up on a few of opera’s most terrifying characters, from an infanticidal sorceress to a falsely suave lecher. Which operatic character scares the high notes out of you?

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Opera and Ukraine: Soldiers of Music
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Opera and Ukraine: Soldiers of Music

Even after 32 years as a free nation, the people of Ukraine are still fighting to keep their liberty. A crucial part of the war is Ukraine’s battle to preserve and celebrate the culture that Russia seeks to annihilate.

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My Favorites from the Met’s 2022-23 Season
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My Favorites from the Met’s 2022-23 Season

I found the Met’s 2022-23 season beautiful and enriching beyond measure, having attended seven operas (and listened to nearly everything over the radio). Here are eight of my favorite performances and moments. What are yours?

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An Interview With Christine Goerke
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An Interview With Christine Goerke

I so enjoyed getting to interview Christine Goerke, dramatic soprano and Brünnhilde extraordinaire! On top of that, she's the polar opposite of a "diva," down-to-earth and easily one of the funniest people in opera.

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Met Opera 2022-23 Review: Lohengrin
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Met Opera 2022-23 Review: Lohengrin

Wagner’s nearly 5-hour medieval romance Lohengrin was next in my weekend marathon. Piotr Beczała, Christine Goerke, and Elena Stikhina made the time fly by.

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