Scottish Opera sell-out in St Petersburg hits the high notes

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/scotland/article5533445.ece

BELLINI: Norma — Roma 1955

Norma: Tragedia lirica in two acts.

“PellÈas und MÈlisande”: Woraus alles hervorgeht

http://diepresse.com/home/kultur/news/443870/index.do?_vl_backlink=/home/kultur/news/index.do

New York City Opera Appoints George Steel As General Manager and Artistic Director

http://www.operatoday.com/City%20Opera%20Leadership%20Announcement%201-14-08.pdf

MASCAGNI: Zanetto

More than just three letters distinguishes “rarity” from “oddity.” In opera, a rarity would be an admired work seldom performed.

Who Was Mary Lewis?

“Mary Lewis, the golden haired soprano” — does that name mean much to today’s lovers of singing and good music?

Walter Felsenstein Edition

Some of the more ingenious opera productions of the twentieth century are the work of Walter Felsenstein, who renowned internationally for his efforts in the genre.

DVOR¡K: Lieder

Unjustly neglected, Dvor·k’s Lieder are among his most engaging works, and this selection of some of his most important contributions to the genre demonstrate the range of emotions and the breadth of expression the composer used in these works.

The Works of Giacomo Puccini

The following are recordings of major works by Giacomo Puccini. Click the link to access.

DONIZETTI: Lucia di Lammermoor — Roma 1957

Lucia di Lammermoor: Opera in three acts.