All posts tagged "opera"
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The WNO’s ‘Fidelio’ Both Hits and Misses
Opera may not be the nimblest of the arts, but in choosing Beethoven’s Fidelio, Francesca Zambello’s production lands right on time. From the opera’s theme...
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The Montréal-Based ‘Solo’ Gives Good Drag (Review)
The Montréal set gay romantic drama "Solo" is a poignant -- if predictable -- tale of two performers in love.
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Monét X Change Dives Into R&B with ‘Grey Rainbow’
Monét X Change aims to bust through drag's glass ceiling with her new R&B album "Grey Rainbow, Vol. 1."
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‘Turandot’ is Almost, But Not Quite, Fabulous (Review)
The Washington National Opera's "Turandot" creates a new ending for the Puccini masterwork, but the production feels lacking.
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Machine Dazzle Lives Up to His Name in the World of Design
Designer and performer Machine Dazzle shares his singular vision for life, art, and adorning the gods in Opera Lafayette's 'Io.'
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‘Chevalier’ Review: Black Knight
'Chevalier' makes lustily entertaining drama of the life of bi-racial 18th-century French classical composer Joseph Bologne.
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Alvin Ailey Lights Up the Kennedy Center in Annual Engagement
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater artistic director Robert Battle peels back the curtain on the company's D.C. visit.
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The Kennedy Center’s American Opera Initiative Thinks Outside the Box
Silen Wellington and Walken Schweigert infused their queer-themed opera with melody, attitude, and magic.
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Tenor Eric Ferring Shines a Light on LGBTQ Artists
'No Choice But Love: Songs of the LGBTQ+ Community' features 24 tracks performed by Eric Ferring with accompaniment from Madeline Slettedahl.
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Editor’s Pick: The In Series – ‘Othello/Desdemona’
A unique two-evening affair from The InSeries that combines Shakespeare, Verdi, and Toni Morrison.
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Editor’s Pick: Mezzo-Soprano Jamie Barton In Recital At The Kennedy Center
Vocal Arts DC presents a concert at the Kennedy Center featuring vocalist Jamie Barton, the acclaimed bisexual opera star, with accompaniment by Jake Heggie, a...
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Helping transgender and nonbinary singers find the perfect notes
Aiden Feltkamp helps transgender and nonbinary singers find the perfect notes.
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Washington National Opera brings Cinderella to Opera in the Outfield
WNO's 2015 production is an ideal opera for the uninitiated
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Opera Lafayette celebrates Fête de la Musique in D.C.
Company offers 12 free streaming hours of classical music
