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  • Quanto Painy Fakor: Mrs. Gelb just conducted LA TRAVIATA in Zurich with Damrau and Pirgu – must be... 9:18 AM
  • WindyCityOperaman: Born on this day in 1861 soprano Nellie Melba httpv://www.youtub e.com/watch?v=iOQC wf8_RC8... 9:02 AM
  • marshiemarkII: Very interesting history Krunissssimo! Question what does it mean “Met in Chicago” does... 8:37 AM
  • Krunoslav: Varying lengths- first time 8 days, second seven days, third in Philly — *4* days! Das Rheingold... 7:42 AM
  • manou: Old joke: Someone is writing a letter in a café and the chap at the next table is leaning over and reading... 7:28 AM
  • armerjacquino: You know, for some reason I forced my way through all of that and all I have to say about it is... 6:22 AM
  • m. croche: said I was a refined opera connoisseur and that my engagement with the art form is often purer. Why?... 4:14 AM
  • A. Poggia Turra: Busy days for Christian Thielemann: On 21 May Arte LiveWeb will stream a Wagner/200 concert from... 4:08 AM

Sing for your supper

Giordani_thumbThose among the cher public inclined toward philanthropy and/or star-gazing will want to check out the details on a gala fundraising dinner and concert for the Marcello Giordani Foundation on May 7. The evening will feature performances from young singers and a litotic “Lifetime Achievement Award” presented to Magda Olivero (in virtual attendance via videoconferencing from her home in Milano) by parterre fave Aprile Millo.  [Marcello Giordani Foundation]