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The return of Glimmertrash

tolomeo_glimmerglassGiven the choice, I’ll take Hans Neuenfels. Read more »

E avanti a lui fischiava tutta Roma

Photo © 2009 Corrado Maria Falsini“A Zeffirelli, dopo le polemiche della vigilia che lo hanno opposto al soprano Daniela Dessì, da lui ritenuta non giusta per il ruolo di Violetta in questa Traviata, qualche dissenso misto agli applausi al momento di comparire in proscenio assieme a Gelmetti.” [Il Messaggero] Read more »

we think you’re just sensational, meme

First opera queen: “So, you’re seeing Renée in Thaïs tonight?”

Second opera queen: “Yeah, I’m leaving home early so I can stop at Thom McAn on the way.”

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vil milanese

The season at La Scala continues under the guidance of Daniele Gatti.

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a me roberti e il giudice del fischio

Extended clips of the La Scala Don Carlo as telecast on Sunday night — after the jump.

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