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IPA Source is the web's largest library of International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcriptions and literal translations of opera arias and art song texts. https://www.ipasource.com
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What makes Parsifal endure as one of Wagner’s most influential operas? We break it down in our new blog—plus, reflect on the powerful text “Ho! Ihr Wächter! Ho! Ritter!”

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Text: “Ho! Ihr Wächter! Ho! Ritter!” (buff.ly/mLRYGDS)

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Parsifal is returning to the San Francisco Opera - IPA Source
Based on a 13th-century epic poem, Wagner’s last opera, Parsifal, tells the story of an Arthurian knight searching for the Holy Grail. Beginning October 25, 2025, San Francisco Opera is performing…
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November 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Our latest blog explores the resonance of Wagner’s Parsifal. Experience its timeless message and read “Grausamer!” for deeper insight into the work’s dramatic arc.

Blog: www.ipasource.com/parsifal-is-...

Text: “Grausamer!” (www.ipasource.com/texts/wagner...)
Parsifal is returning to the San Francisco Opera - IPA Source
Based on a 13th-century epic poem, Wagner’s last opera, Parsifal, tells the story of an Arthurian knight searching for the Holy Grail. Beginning October 25, 2025, San Francisco Opera is performing…
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November 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Wagner’s Parsifal invites contemplation and renewal—discover more in our in-depth blog. This week, we spotlight the text “Auf Ewigkeit wärst du verdammt.”
Blog: www.ipasource.com/parsifal-is-...

Text: “Auf Ewigkeit wärst du verdammt” (www.ipasource.com/texts/wagner...)
November 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Read our new blog exploring Wagner’s Parsifal—ritual, healing, and drama. Don’t miss “Wehvolles Erbe, dem ich verfallen.”

Blog: www.ipasource.com/parsifal-is-...

Text: “Wehvolles Erbe, dem ich verfallen” (www.ipasource.com/texts/wagner...)
Parsifal is returning to the San Francisco Opera - IPA Source
Based on a 13th-century epic poem, Wagner’s last opera, Parsifal, tells the story of an Arthurian knight searching for the Holy Grail. Beginning October 25, 2025, San Francisco Opera is performing…
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November 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Parsifal returns to SF Opera after 25 years! Director Ozawa calls it “a ritual of empathy and transformation.” Explore Wagner’s “Nur eine Waffe taugt” (www.ipasource.com/texts/wagner...)

Listen to René Kollo: youtu.be/N7Dk_yxiwzw?...
October 30, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Experience Wagner’s Parsifal at San Francisco Opera—an epic story of compassion and transformation, directed by Matthew Ozawa and conducted by Eun Sun Kim. TDive deeper into Wagner’s text: “Mein Vater! Hochgesegneter der Helden” (buff.ly/Kiix9fW)

Listen to Jussi Ziegler: buff.ly/2m49f9G
October 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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The open wound that will never heal - Parterre Box parterre.com/2025/10/21/t...
The open wound that will never heal
In his new production that opens at San Francisco Opera this weekend, Matthew Ozawa is creating a Parsifal for the cancel culture age.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Parsifal returns to San Francisco Opera, led by Eun Sun Kim & Matthew Ozawa. This rare staging resonates with audiences seeking connection. Explore Wagner’s poetic brilliance through “O Gnade! Höchstes Heil!” (www.ipasource.com/texts/wagner...)

Listen to Ludwig Weber: youtu.be/6p1VYr1c2XU?...
October 23, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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San Francisco Opera brings Wagner’s Parsifal back after 25 years. Director Matthew Ozawa highlights healing & empathy: “Parsifal speaks directly to the crisis of disconnection so many of us feel.” Check out the text “Amfortas! Die Wunde!” (buff.ly/QZ2QAUR)

Listen to Jonas Kaufmann: buff.ly/LLaDG6i
October 22, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Parsifal, Wagner's final masterpiece, returns to San Francisco Opera after a 25-year absence. This Arthurian tale of redemption and the Holy Grail promises a transformative experience for audiences.

Read more on the IPA Source Blog: www.ipasource.com/parsifal-is-...
Parsifal is returning to the San Francisco Opera - IPA Source
Based on a 13th-century epic poem, Wagner’s last opera, Parsifal, tells the story of an Arthurian knight searching for the Holy Grail. Beginning October 25, 2025, San Francisco Opera is performing…
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October 21, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Strong emotions, vocal virtuosity & orchestral colours: Jakob Lehmann conducts Rossini's Ermione & Stabat Mater with Orchestra Révolutionnaire et Romantique www.planethugill.com/2025/10/stro...
Strong emotions, vocal virtuosity & orchestral colours: Jakob Lehmann conducts Rossini's Ermione & Stabat Mater with Orchestra Révolutionnaire et Romantique
Strong emotions, vocal virtuosity & orchestral colours - concert review: Jakob Lehmann conducts Rossini's Ermione & Stabat Mater with MCO
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October 15, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Ariel Music School London launches a Trans+ Youth Singing Day www.planethugill.com/2025/10/arie...
Ariel Music School London launches a Trans+ Youth Singing Day
Ariel Music School London launches a Trans+ Youth Singing Day
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October 14, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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There is a clash between tradition & the necessary evolution for survival. Any enduring art must adapt. Current audience culture, in my recent experience at Matinée Musicale, seems policed by an older guard. This risks turning the music into a unsustainable museum piece. buff.ly/hUP040H
October 13, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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An incredible vocal performance at the 10/12/2025 Matinée Musicale Cincinnati recital featuring mezzo-soprano Megan Moore. buff.ly/cSvgQje
A Journey Through Song with Cincinnati's Own Megan Moore - IPA Source
What makes an incredible vocal performance even more remarkable? Knowing it’s the artist’s first time back on stage just seven weeks after giving birth by C-section, with her husband and newborn son…
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October 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Did a Single Generation Ruin Modern Music for Everyone Else? www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/a...
Did a Single Generation Ruin Modern Music for Everyone Else? (Gift Article)
The avant-garde works that emerged from World War II continue to influence how audiences view contemporary music decades later.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Nothing makes me feel better than the 1961 performance of Turandot - Parterre Box parterre.com/2025/10/09/n...

By the way, view our collection of Turandot arias here: www.ipasource.com/catalog/?sea...
Nothing makes me feel better than the 1961 performance of <em>Turandot</em>
The old Nilsson/Corelli radio checks from the 1960s are a reminder that what this opera needs are VOICES.
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October 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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What defines an opera company’s artistic mission? How do we balance tradition & innovation without losing clarity? We explore Opera San José’s interactive Così and more.

https://www.ipasource.com/reimagining-opera-from-audience-choice-to-artistic-identity/
Reimagining Opera: From Audience Choice to Artistic Identity - IPA Source
Opera San José is opening its 2025–26 season with Così fan tutte, and they’re doing more than just staging Mozart’s comedy—they’re inviting the audience to help shape the ending. In partnership with C...
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September 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Voi, che sapete, composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Mozart’s Voi, che sapete offers gentle introspection and lyrical phrasing — a pedagogical gem for young mezzos.

Listen to Frederica von Stade: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPMW...
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September 15, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Opera companies are exploring new engaging ways to connect with audiences.

This Cosi performance is a real life example of that!

Opera San Jose looking to shake things up for its 42nd season www.mercurynews.com/2025/09/13/o...
Opera San Jose looking to shake things up for its 42nd season
Audiences will get to vote on the ending of Mozart’s “Così Fan Tutte,” which debuts this weekend with an unusual Sunday matinee opening.
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September 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Una voce poco fa, composed by Gioachino Rossini. Rossini’s sparkling aria showcases agility, wit, and vocal fireworks — a mezzo favorite for auditions.

Listen to Joyce Didonato: youtu.be/F0VxUR98uAw?...
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#ColoraturaMezzo #RossiniRepertoire
September 12, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Piangerò la sorte mia, composed by George Frideric Handel. Handel’s Piangerò blends sorrow and strength — ideal for exploring baroque ornamentation.

Listen to Samuel Mariño: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYeU...
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#BaroqueDrama #HandelVoice #Mezzo
September 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Ombra mai fu, composed by George Frideric Handel. A timeless aria of serenity and devotion, Ombra mai fu offers a lyrical moment for the contralto voice.

Listen to Philippe Jaroussky: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tha8...
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#Baroque
September 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Ah! mon fils, composed by Giacomo Meyerbeer. A heart-wrenching moment from Le prophète, this aria demands emotional depth and vocal control.

Listen to Regina Resnik: www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6e5...
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#DramaticMezzo #FrenchOpera
September 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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The Ninths Of Mahler, Beethoven: Two Worlds Converge At A Festival | Classical Voice North America classicalvoiceamerica.org/2025/08/05/t...
August 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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La Scala now bans flip-flops, shorts, and tank tops, enforcing stricter dress codes to maintain elegance—even as many US arts venues encourage a “come as you are” vibe to attract new audiences. What do you think: tradition or outdated?

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La Scala bans flip-flops and shorts in beachwear crackdown at top opera house
The weather in Italy might be heating up, but for operagoers in Milan, that doesn’t mean they can dress down.
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August 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM