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Opera Joe
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Opera Joe" is a persona used by Joe McKesson, a dedicated opera enthusiast and content creator. He is known for his engaging video series, primarily on YouTube, where he offers interviews, insights into operatic performances, and educational content.
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A masterclass in concert form: Yo-Yo Ma inspires in Gstaad
✍️ David Karlin
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A masterclass in concert form: Yo-Yo Ma inspires in Gstaad
Watching Ma inspire younger musicians is an extraordinary experience. Renaud Capuçon conducts an entertaining if imperfect Eroica.
bachtrack.com
February 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Accidents happen
February 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
January 21, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The winner takes it all?
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ABBA - The Winner Takes It All
YouTube video by AbbaVEVO
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January 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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“I think that she became the sum of the tragedies she played on stage.”
Maria by Angelina: Pablo Larraín on directing his Callas biopic
✍️ @larkingrumple.bsky.social
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Maria by Angelina: Pablo Larraín on directing his Callas biopic
Pablo Larraín talks about his new film Maria, starring Angelina Jolie, which charts the final days of iconic diva Maria Callas.
bachtrack.com
December 3, 2024 at 10:31 AM
A dedication to Saint Cecilia for all my #musician friends! If you know me, can you tell me if the voice is mine? or a clone? #srsly Be Safe, bring joy! #TGIF
November 22, 2024 at 7:04 PM
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How an oboist became a warrior for change: in the Baltimore Banner, a fine profile of #MeToo activist and oboist Katherine Needleman, by Rebecca Ritzel www.thebaltimorebanner.com/culture/musi...
BSO’s top oboist leads the charge in classical music’s #MeToo fight
When bad news hits the world of classical music, musicians turn to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s principal oboe player, Katherine Needleman, for details.
www.thebaltimorebanner.com
November 20, 2024 at 1:13 PM
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Daniil Trifonov opens Chicago residency with imposing recital
✍️ Sam Jacobson @chicagosymphony.bsky.social
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Daniil Trifonov opens Chicago residency with imposing recital
Bookended by Tchaikovsky, Daniil Trifonov’s powerfully virtuosic recital also visits the music of Chopin and Barber.
bachtrack.com
November 20, 2024 at 1:49 PM
New Frontiers! Feel free to follow!
November 20, 2024 at 1:20 AM
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Look, I wrote a thing. (And great, the software has cut the photo in an obnoxious way, but I am giving up on trying to fix it for the moment. Just click on the link to see his head.)
Something appealing, something appalling: two DC performances
Time was when going to two performances in two days was business as usual for me, but since I left The Washington Post in 2019, it happens less often, and when it did happen this week, I found it left...
annemidgette.com
November 15, 2024 at 11:28 PM
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Hey y’all! 🥰 I never formally introduced myself. I’m Taria. I’m a vocalist, specifically an opera singer. Yes, there’s Black people in opera too. 😅

Anyways, I’m just here to be nosey and be able to post freely. Loving the vibes so far! 😌 #BlackSky #AddtoBlackSky
November 19, 2024 at 2:13 AM
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Here's a helpful starter pack of classical music, opera and dance organisations on Bluesky. It's a fast-growing list, and we'll keep adding as we spot them, but feel free to DM to be added. go.bsky.app/77K23rq
November 19, 2024 at 9:33 AM
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gift link to the Gelb op-ed for opera sky people www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/o...
Opinion | How to Save Opera in America? Make It New Again.
To survive and thrive, we can’t rely on the glories of the past.
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2024 at 6:46 PM
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OPERA PEOPLE OF BLUESKY! I need your help spreading the word…

Applications for our Young Artist Programme at Waterperry Opera Festival are open, and the deadline is tomorrow (Tues 19) at 1700.

More details about the programme in thread, and info on how to apply at the below link.

Please share!
www.waterperryoperafestival.co.uk
November 18, 2024 at 1:51 PM