What is the difference between a lady who becomes a prima-donna and a prima-donna who becomes a lady? The last one has to be begged as she thinks she has to behave according to her rank. The first one is sure of herself and doesnít need, well letís call it to behave somewhat capriciously.
RAUTAVAARA: Rasputin
In fall 2003, Los Angeles Opera opened its season with Deborah Dratellís Nicholas and Alexandra, with libretto by Nicholas von Hoffman. At that time, company director Placido Domingo, who took on the juicy role of Rasputin, announced that the production would be filmed and prepared for eventual DVD release.
Making waves as the tide goes out at Scottish Opera
http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/thereview.cfm?id=2424152005
Katarina Karneus ó Wigmore Hall, London
http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/reviews/story/0,11712,1669308,00.html
BOITO: Mefistofele
Mefistofele, Opera in un prologo, quattro atti e un epilogo
Music and libretto by Arrigo Boito (1842-1918), based on Faust: Eine Tragödie by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Met Opera Slashing Budget
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OPERA_MET_BUDGET_CUTS?SITE=WIMIL&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Singer’s perfect storm ó Soprano Dawn Upshaw’s sense of adventure draws her to ‘El Nino’
http://www.dailynews.com/entertainment/ci_3311776