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A brief look at Vesselina Kasarova, the Bulgarian mezzo-soprano who can do just about anything but bore you with her acting and singing.
A look/listen at Vincenzo Bellini's operatic take on the story of Romeo and Juliet... and why Smorg can't have enough of it.
Post-opera Rossini is as witty as he ever was. Cecilia Bartoli is a wonderfully engaging virtuoso singer. Their combination as presented on this CD is simply irresistible!
What Smorg got out of having written reviews and essays at Epinions.com since July 2006. A writer isn't born, but cultivated, and Epinionators are some of the best cultivaters of writers on the planet.
A few things to keep in mind when watching an opera on DVD or listening to a live CD recording
15 of Smorg's Favorite Classical Tunes from Various Sub-Genres
My list of 13 active mezzo-soprano anyone who is curious about opera should be familiar with
Smorg's picks of 10 Valentine's Day-worthy romantic songs from the opera. Love, as it is described in music over the ages.
Classical and bel canto opera for newbies. Experience the technical perfection and naked expressiveness of the singing voice.
Opera is a big music theater genre. Here are a few works with good universal appeals that should make your introduction to the opera a pleasant experience.
A Few Friendly songs from the opera that even non-opera fans can enjoy
10 operatic songs I can't get enough of circa summer 2007.
A tribute to the great American mezzo-soprano opera singer Marilyn Horne. She ushered in the current golden age that we shouldn't miss!
Opera is a very wide music genre, and it is really hard to tell if the pop/rock-loving you would enjoy it or not.
Mozart loved the voice and wrote many beautiful and fantastically difficult music to showcase it. Here are 5 I love best.
If you've never listened to an opera before - perhaps because it seems intimidating - but you'd like to, here are a few tips for you.