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New York City Opera has announced it will close; Classicalite take its measure... In a sad day for classical music in the United States, the resignation of Osmo Vänskä from the Minnesota Orchestra is joined by another calamity--the closure of New York City Opera. -
New York City Opera Shutting Its Doors After 70 Years
In a tragedy worthy of opera itself, the New York City Opera has breathed its last. In a tragedy worthy of opera itself, the New York City Opera has breathed its last. -
Plácido Domingo Named Praemium Imperiale, with 15 Million Yen, by the Japan Art Association
Awarded in fields of achievement not covered by the Nobel Prizes, the Praemium Imperiale is given in memory of Prince Takamatsu (1905–87), younger brother of Emperor Shōwa who reigned from 1926 through 1989. -
Five Freebies: Muti's Verdi, 'Noye's Fludde,' Beethoven, David Aaron Carpenter, Domingo's Verdi
It's always nice to get something for nothing, especially something as enriching as great music. And outreach projects increasingly mean that there are amazing freebies to be had. We've collated five of the best current and upcoming... -
Classicalite's Five Best: Tenor Turns in Verdi Recordings
It's Verdi year, in case you hadn't noticed from all the people in the opera world rushing around shouting, "It's Verdi year!" Well, I am, but then I'm a die-hard Verdi nut. So. In honor of the big 2013 Verdi anniversary... -
REVIEW: Plácido Domingo, 'Verdi' (Sony Classical)
UPDATE: It turns out that it isn't Domingo singing the tenor role in the Boccanegra Council Chamber scene. Good for the tenor Aquiles Machado, who sounds uncommonly like his more august colleague. But I'm welching on my bet... -
UPDATE: Placido Domingo Discharged from Hospital, Still Makes It to 'Il Postino' Performance
Nearly a week into his stay at a Madrid hospital, tenor, baritone, conductor and 72-year-old Los Angeles Opera administrator Placido Domingo was discharged on Saturday. -
UPDATE: Placido Domingo's Son, Alvaro, Says "Devastated" and "Embarrassed" Father "Feels Much Better" After "Quiet Nights"
On Wednesday, Alvaro Domingo--son of tenor, baritone, conductor and 72-year-old L.A. Opera adminstrator Placido Domingo--said that after spending a few "quiet nights" in a Madrid hospital room, his father "feels much better." -
Placido Domingo Admitted to Spanish Hospital for Pulmonary Embolism, Performances Cancelled
Tenor, baritone, conductor and 72-year-old Los Angeles Opera administrator Placido Domingo was admitted to a Madrid hospital on Monday. Presently, he is being treated for a "pulmonary embolism" that resulted from "venous...
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