Mein Lieder Schwan Mein Lieder Schwan

Matthew Polenzani charms the pants off of Philadelphia.

By December 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Castanet diva Castanet diva

Lisette Oropesa, a product of the Metropolitan Opera Lindemann Young Artist Program, has not been seen much on the stage of the Met in recent seasons.

By October 29, 2024 at 9:00 AM
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Try and try again Try and try again

Matthew Polenzani strode into the Park Avenue Armory’s Board of Officers Room last Monday evening and was received like a beloved friend–and indeed that is what he is to many of New York’s opera-goers.

By May 29, 2024 at 9:00 AM
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Still glowin’, still crowin’, still goin’ strong Still glowin’, still crowin’, still goin’ strong

Matthew Polenzani returned triumphantly to his comfort zone in a Philadelphia Chamber Music Society recital on April 2.

By April 03, 2024 at 9:00 AM
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Head space Head space

The best part of Paul Appleby’s recital for the Philadelphia Chamber Society came in his last two groups.

By March 13, 2017 at 4:30 PM
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All about the voice All about the voice

Tenor Paul Appleby’s onstage persona is as American as apple crisp, and he possesses the untroubled confidence of a politician.

By March 18, 2016 at 9:00 AM
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