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In today’s episode of The Metropolitan Opera Guild Podcast, join Ira Siff as he discusses diva power
Worshipped, adored, and celebrated for their singing, the operatic diva has been thrilling audiences
Whether you consider yourself a Wagnerian, or perhaps you are more drawn to the 20th Century nature
The sea provides a vast array of opportunities for storytelling in operas. Despite being composed at
How did Maria Callas become a household name, and what happens when a singer’s vocal powers diminish
Known for operatic works such as Peter Grimes, Turn of the Screw, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Ben
“Die Frosch” is the German word for “The Frog.” While Strauss may have playfully given this unfavor
John Blow, Thomas Arne, Henry Purcell, and George Fredric Handel all had great success composing in
Featuring jazz rhythms, blues, banjos, and African American spirituals, Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess ch
In recent years, DiDonato, Racette, and Upshaw have all released jazz albums, such as Songplay, Diva
Opera, like all art, is frequently a reflection of the current political and social climate, and ope
In the 1930s there was a push to make Moscow the center of art and music, which started a cultural s
This classic tale of a man who makes an ill-advised deal with the devil has inspired many operas ove
While the stage of the Met Opera may be dark we are excited to give you a sneak peak of the virtual
Whether you prefer operatic arias and classic carols, or more upbeat contemporary tunes, every home
Ludwig van Beethoven's only opera Fidelio had a long and complicated compositional history. In fact,
Born in 1770, this year marks the 250th birthday of Ludwig Van Beethoven. His influence in western c
Perhaps best known for its popular Anvil Chorus, Giuseppi Verdi's opera Il Trovatore has dazzled aud
In today’s episode of The Metropolitan Opera Guild podcast, we have lecturer Harlow Robinson discuss
Here at the Guild we have been busy adapting our Fall programming to continue learning in the virtua
