Immediately following the opening performance of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin on 25 September, Italian bass Ferruccio Furlanetto, who sang the role of Prince Gremin, was presented with the San … [Read more...] about Ferruccio Furlanetto awarded the San Francisco Opera Medal
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San Francisco Opera releases historic audio recordings
As part of its centennial celebrations, San Francisco Opera has released the first instalment of Streaming the First Century, a project offering free access to historic recordings. The new online … [Read more...] about San Francisco Opera releases historic audio recordings
San Francisco Opera removes David Daniels after allegations of sexual assault
A surprising and sad press release has arrived from San Francisco Opera: San Francisco Opera today announced it is removing countertenor David Daniels from the role of Medoro in the Company’s June … [Read more...] about San Francisco Opera removes David Daniels after allegations of sexual assault
Interview: Carmen Giannattasio on her first Tosca, Lady Gaga, and homicide
Soprano Carmen Giannattasio has been in demand since she was thrust before the public eye when she won both the First Prize and the Audience Award at Placido Domingo’s Operalia in Paris in 2002. She … [Read more...] about Interview: Carmen Giannattasio on her first Tosca, Lady Gaga, and homicide
Mark S Doss answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start singing? I was in the 5th grade when the music teacher, Mrs Mapson, asked me to sing the Wells Fargo Wagon song from Music Man. She heard me sing it back to her and then … [Read more...] about Mark S Doss answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
9/11 opera ‘Heart of a Soldier’ debuts next year at San Francisco Opera on the eve of the tenth anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks
Heart of a Soldier based on Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist James B. Stewart’s acclaimed book and the life stories of Susan Rescorla, Rick Rescorla and Daniel J. Hill. A true story of military … [Read more...] about 9/11 opera ‘Heart of a Soldier’ debuts next year at San Francisco Opera on the eve of the tenth anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks