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Bel Canto Resurgence

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:47:00 +0000

The Metropolitan Opera Guild presents a four part series on Bel Canto, drawing attention to its roots in the 1800's and including its resurgence in the 1950's by way of Maria Callas.
What is Bel Canto-a style or a solid vocal technique, or both? Who were its proponents then and why the resurgence? Who are the masters of it now?
Dates are Tuesdays at the Metropolitan Opera Guild:
May 21, 2:00-3:30 pm
May 28, 2:00-3:30 pm
June 04, 2:00-3:30 pm
June 08, 2:00-3:30 pm

Wagner's Die Walkuere - April 13 at John Jay College

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:36:00 +0000

April 13, 10:00 -12:00 Noon
OPERA EXPERIENCE LECTURE
Die Walkuere by Wagner
New York's, JOHN JAY COLLEGE

Obituary - The Legacy of Van Cliburn Lives

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:27:00 +0000

The death of pianist Van Cliburn today underscores a legacy that will set example and live on in pianistic grandeur.
The INTERNATIONAL TCHAIKOVSKY COMPETITION in Russia brought Van Cliburn's path and my path together, as first pianist and first vocalist in history to win the GOLD MEDAL in piano and in voice, in that historical competition, even though we did not win the same year.
The importance of winning the GOLD MEDAL in this enormously prestigious competition, during the Cold War between the US and the USSR, not only added spectacular importance our individual professional abilities and paths, but made history between the US and RUSSIA.
Van Cliburn's predestined DNA and talent for the great Russian Repertoire celebrated a towering insight and passionately sovereign technical ability and sensitivity, which cannot help but continue to live in splendor!

John Jay College - Zandonai & Verismo

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:07:00 +0000

March 3, 2013 - John Jay College - 58 Street and 10th Avenue, New York

OPERA COMPANION: Francesca da Rimini - 10:00 - 12:00 Noon

VOICES THAT ARE GONE: The Great Verismo Artist, Magda Olivero - 1:00 - 2:00 pm

February 24 - John Jay College

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:05:00 +0000

February 24 - 10:00 -12:00 Noon:

OPERA COMPANION - Wagner's PARSIFAL

February 24 - 1:00 - 2:00 pm:

VOICES THAT ARE GONE - Leonie RYSANEK

John Jay College - 58 Street and 10th Avenue

February 24 - John Jay College

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:04:00 +0000

February 24 - 10:00 -12:00 Noon:

OPERA COMPANION - Wagner's PARSIFAL

February 24 - 1:00 - 2:00 pm:

VOICES THAT ARE GONE

John Jay College - 58 & 10th Avenue

Don Carlo Pre-performance Lectures

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:49:00 +0000

Verdi's DON CARLO Pre-performance Lectures
February 22 & 25
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Metropolitan Opera Guild
Samuel B. & David Rose Building
Sixth Floor
Tickets: 212 769-7028 or www.metguild.org

Lectures at John Jay College - Opera Companion & Voices that are Gone

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:18:00 +0000

OPERA COMPANION & VOICES THAT ARE GONE:
John Jay College in New York - 58th Street & 10th Avenue
February 17: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CARMEN: 10:00 - 12:00 Noon
February 17: ROSA PONSELLE: 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Things of Beauty

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:11:00 +0000

It's all about taking the raw stuff and making it into a thing of worth and beauty!

Performers need to be Cognisant of their Talents

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 03:00:00 +0000

Performers need to be deeply in touch with their individual talents, and cognisant of the creative force available to them to touch audiences, who, in addition to appreciating the majestic grace of artistry, look for performances to have relevance to their own lives.

Verdi's DON CARLO Threefold

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:42:00 +0000

February 22 equals a Pre-performance Don Carlo lecture for me at the Metropolitan Opera Guild, beginning at 5:30 pm...
February 25 equals a Doubleheader for me, as I give another Pre-performance Don Carlo lecture at the Metropolitan Opera Guild, beginning at 5:30 pm, and a second Don Carlo lecture, at 7:30 pm-out-of-house-, for the Metropolitan Opera Guild's Outreach Program. For the latter, I am joined by singers Mauricio Trejo, Ricardo Rivera, and pianist Michael Fennelly, who were also with me for my Verdi Duets Showcase-Master Class-as part of the Guild's "Masterly Singing Series"-on October 21, 2012!
Tickets & Inquiries: (212) 769-7028 or www.metguild.org

A Vibrant 2013 Ahead!

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 14:01:00 +0000

To all, an especially healthy, happy, and successful New 2013 ahead!

Opera Companion & Voices That are Gone - John Jay College - Dec 16

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:30:00 +0000

This December 16 at John Jay College, THE OPERA COMPANION will focus on Verdi's French Period, including Don Carlo, from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon.
Later that same day at John Jay College, VOICES THAT ARE GONE will focus on the late Baritone, Dietrich Fischer - Dieskau, from 1:00 - 2:00 pm.
Two anticipated events!

Metropolitan Opera Guild's Annual Luncheon Tribute

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:38:00 +0000

Great pleasure to have been recognized and honored at the Metropolitan Opera Guild's Annual Luncheon 2012!

Met Opera Guild Master Class & The Cosmopolitan Club

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:54:00 +0000

The Metropolitan Opera Guild has branched out to New York's East side!
The distinguished Cosmopolitan Club has shown enormous interest in an Opera Boot camp course, which has targeted very savvy opera patrons of the club as well as those eager to learn, and today-as a close to this 2012 year-, the Cosmopolitan Club opened its doors to a Met Opera Guild Master Class, which I led with two very talented up-and-coming opera singers: Kimberly Sogioka (Mezzo Soprano) and Ricardo Rivera (Baritone). A beautiful event with very special talent and an enthusiastic public, already wanting to schedule us for repeat events. A nice feather in our caps and the Met Opera Guild's. Bravi tutti!

Opera Experience at John Jay College

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:10:00 +0000

Sunday, Dec 2, focuses on Verdi's Early Middle Period masterpiece, RIGOLETTO. Respect is then paid to the late Tenor, Salvatore Licitra. It all happens from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at New York City's, John Jay College!

Viva Verdi

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:23:00 +0000

The Verdi Duet events at the Metropolitan Opera Guild were launched with a Verdi Duet Showcase, with four singers, covering some of the great vocal duets - Aida, Don Carlo, Macbeth, Un Ballo in Maschera.
This continued on October 25, with duets from Nabucco, Giovanna D'Arco, Macbeth.
November 1 and 8 continued the course on Verdi's complete Middle Period, with duets from, Rigoletto, Il Trovatore, La Traviata, Simon Boccanegra, Un Ballo in Maschera, La Forza del Destino, Don Carlo, Aida-the later date of which repeats on November 29, at 2:00 pm.
November 15 covered Verdi's Late Period in duets at the Metropolitan Opera Guild, with savored duets from Verdi's Requiem, Otello, Falstaff

HD Summer Festival Lincoln Center - Don Giovanni, Aug 26

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:55:00 +0000

Rediscovering myself again in that Don Giovanni tango between composer Mozart and librettist da Ponte. Great stuff, and it calls to us all on August 26.
Join me for the Pre-Performance Don Giovanni HD Summer Festival Lectures at the Metropolitan Opera Guild, 4:00 and 6:00 pm, before the showing on the Lincoln Center Plaza. We can sit under the stars all together!
Tickets: 212-769-7028 or www.metguild.org

Met Opera Guild Summer Series June 28

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:47:00 +0000

The Met Opera Guild's Summer Series continues on Thursday June 28, at 2:00 pm. Sofar, we've traveled the eras from Baroque up through the Modern. This week, we backtrack to the Romantic and Bel Canto Eras, and focus on "Mad Scenes" from Bellini, Donizetti, and Glinka. Join me! Tickets: 212-769-7028 or www.metguild.org

Met Opera Guild - "Mad Scenes in Opera" - June 21

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 22:47:00 +0000

The Met Opera Guild's Summer Series continues on June 21 at 2:00 pm.
This time the "mad scene" focus will span from the Baroque to the mid/late Romantic Eras.
Join me for great operas and great singing!
Tickets: 212-769-7028 or www.metguild.org

June 14 "Mad Scenes in Opera" at the Met Opera Guild

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:49:00 +0000

The Met Opera Guild's "Mad Scenes in Opera" opened last week and continues June 14 (2:00 pm) with jealousy the focus...This week, Verdi's Aida and Otello and Berg's Wozzeck take Center stage
Tickets: www.metguild.org or 212-769-7028

Met Opera Guild - "Mad Scenes in Opera" in June

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Sun, 27 May 2012 01:44:00 +0000

The Met Opera Guild's Summer Season commenses with "Mad Scenes in Opera", beginning in June. Tickets and Information: 212 769-7028 or www.metguild.org

Buckhillskytop Festival La Traviata

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:24:00 +0000

Having just presented a series of six lectures at New York's John Jay University, ending with a complete run down of the Metropolitan Opera's 2012/13 Season, it's now off to Buckhillskytop and Pre-Buckhillskytop Festival "La Traviata" events.

Jane Lectures May 20 @ John Jay University

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:06:00 +0000

My May 20 lectures at New York's John Jay University will cover a rundown of the Metropolitan Opera's 2012/13 season.
Then, as an example of the Metropolitan Opera's Verdi operas and Verdi's mid-Period, I will lecture, additionally, on Verdi's La Traviata, with singers and conductor of the past-Moffo, Cioni, von Karajan.

Lectures on Britten's Billy Budd & Legendary Franco Corelli

noreply@blogger.com (Jane Marsh) — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:37:00 +0000

May 13 continues my lecture themes at John Jay Uoversity in New York:
Benjamin Britten's, "Billy Budd" and the "Legendary Tenor Franco Corelli" are my diverse lecture themes this week. More coming next week, so stay tuned.