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A tribute to the great American mezzo-soprano opera singer Marilyn Horne. She ushered in the current golden age that we shouldn't miss!

My list of 13 active mezzo-soprano anyone who is curious about opera should be familiar with

A brief look at Vesselina Kasarova, the Bulgarian mezzo-soprano who can do just about anything but bore you with her acting and singing.

Do you think you can really sing? See if you've got all your bases covered.

Singing can be strenuous on the voice. As singers, there are precautions that we can take to prevent wear and tear.

A small tribute to a band who has meant so much to so many...and to RAIN to helps to keep their memory alive. From the bottom of my heart...thank you.

Enjoy a diverse selection of music from America and around the world, from folk music to classical favorites. The celebration includes children's performances, dance, and a film festival.

Smorg's picks of 10 Valentine's Day-worthy romantic songs from the opera. Love, as it is described in music over the ages.

The American opera diva Marilyn Horne is a forceful personality who tells it like it is in this memoir. Sometimes she tells more than I'd care to hear, but the way she tells it makes that forgivable.

With the release of Who Knew, Alexa Hamilton is revealed to the world as a powerful, insightful, song writer and a passionate singer whose voice will reach out and touch you no matter who you are...

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!

Arguably a piano concerto rather than a symphony, Bernstein's second symphony is a major musical accomplishment.

Just a curious experiment to see how you guys listen to classical singing

This article is about Opera Denver Opera House in Colorado and the famous operas that are performed there.

As a professional opera singer, I've lived every step of the process in becoming an opera singer. Here's a brief overview of what it takes to become a professional opera singer.

It's been years since "Once More with Feeling." Now Joss and friends bring us Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.

Operas used to be about Norse mythology and barbers in Seville. Now they are about human flies, Presidential trips to Asia, and Jerry Springer. What's next? An opera based on my essays about George W. Bush?

Yes, you've heard these 20 catchy little opera tunes before from various commercials, films, and TV shows. Have a look/listen, then perhaps you might even want to try out the opera they are taken from, too.

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 look/listen at Vincenzo Bellini's operatic take on the story of Romeo and Juliet... and why Smorg can't have enough of it.

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.

Why do so many people think Mariah Carey has extraordinary singing talent? There must be 10,000 women in this country who can sing circles around her.

The stuff that dreams are made of.

Mozart loved the voice and wrote many beautiful and fantastically difficult music to showcase it. Here are 5 I love best.

It is a ew and exciting year for Elkader Opera House - and it begins its year of household names and new talent with a Piano Series.

Amy Lee is a songwriter and lead singer for the band, and it is her beautiful voice, passion, and image that make her so loved.

Review of a New York City Opera production of Handel's Xerxes. Performance date: April 21 2004.

This fast guide to Opera vocabulary will have you spouting jargon like a seasoned impresario in no time, even if you've never heard the term "impresario" before! Read on to learn the basics of Opera vocabulary, from "aria" to "vocal range."

I consider The Wednesday Workout, The pocket guide for effective choir rehearsals

These five famous Philadelphians exemplify the passion and diversity of the City of Brotherly Love.

A Few Friendly songs from the opera that even non-opera fans can enjoy

Perfect for lovers of both classical and pop music.

Preview of salute to Gustav Mahler.

The Voices

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.

Take a break from the standard repertoire and savor this lighthearted, obscure opera by Paisiello. The music is enchanting, and the story premise is bound to engender comical complications.

10 operatic songs I can't get enough of circa summer 2007.

An emerging young mezzo soprano describes why she has such a hard time getting past Gustav.

If you are a singer, you may have heard about things that can cause your vocal quality to deteriorate. Voice fatigue is a major problem for many professional singers.

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.

Read on, and get an easy introduction to three accessible operas that will appeal to new opera listeners. These pieces offer vivid characters, memorable music, and simple yet compelling plots, so opera novices will find plenty to enjoy in each.