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Historic opera has world premiere in New Orleans
New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz, but it was once an opera town. That history was on full display last month when the city was home to the world premiere of a historic piece. The opera, by ...CBS News - 5d -
The opera singer with one of the rarest voices in the world: ‘Being on stage is not easy’
Samuel Mariño was bullied at school for his voice. But now the male soprano is storming the classical world – one sequin at a time. One of the rarest voices in the world of opera is now in ...The Guardian - Feb. 14 -
Forgotten opera written in by Black composer in 1855 performed at last
"Morgiane" is believed to be the oldest existing opera written by a Black American, but it wasn't seen by audiences until 2025.CBS News - 5d -
Paul Plishka, whose Metropolitan Opera career spanned 51 years, dies at age 83
Paul Plishka, a powerful bass with a ready smile and hearty laugh who sang 1,672 performances at the Metropolitan Opera over 51 years, has diedABC News - Feb. 5