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Must-know news from the world of opera.

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In Memoriam: Hildegard Behrens (1937 - 2009)

A latecomer to Opera, Behrens threw herself into demanding roles with bravado, intensity and true, raw talent.

Nicolas Joël Named Director of the Paris Opera

"The sit-com surrounding the nomination of a successor to Gérard Mortier as Director of the Opéra National de Paris was finally resolved at the beginning of December," writes Joel Kasow from Paris.

San Francisco Opera and MobileCast Media Launch Podcasting Partnership

Will this bring new, and especially young, audiences to the opera?

The Legacy of Elisabeth Schwarzkopf

Soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf dies at 90. Joel Kasow reflects on her career and selects the German soprano's best recordings available on CD.

Birgit Nilsson Dead at the Age of 87

Opera critic Joel Kasow gives an overview of the legendary Swedish soprano's career, roles, performances and best recordings available on CD.

Victoria de los Angeles Dies in Barcelona aged 81

Obituary for soprano Victoria de los Angeles dead in Barcelona at age 81.

Renata Tebaldi Dies at 82

Obituary and CD recommendations for Italian opera soprano Renata Tebaldi dead at 82.

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Aria and Pasta: A TV Series from Bravo, the Film and Arts Network

This TV series on Bravo offers an intimate and rare glimpse into the lives and careers of eight internationally known opera stars from where life meets art, in the kitchen.

Gran Teatro La Fenice: A Virtual Visit on CD-ROM

The Gran Teatro la Fenice needs all the help it can get to rise from its ashes, and the new CD-ROM, "La Fenice: visite virtuelle d'un Opéra à Venise", is a more than worthwhile contribution, as proceeds from its sale will benefit the reconstruction.

La Fête de la Musique

Launched in 1982 by then socialist Minister of Culture Jack Lang, the French fête is by far, the most sympbolic manifestation of the inextricable link between the arts and politics in France. Launched in 1982 by then socialist Minister of Culture Jack Lang, the French fête is by far, the most sympbolic manifestation of the inextricable link between the arts and politics in France.

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