MV Opera posts
The Wall Street Journal “I could sing you the entire cartoon before I knew what opera really was.”
— Opera star Elizabeth Bishop
How Watching ‘Kill the Wabbit’ Inspired a Generation of Opera Stars
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‘What’s Opera, Doc,’ a Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd cartoon spoof of Wagner’s works, was an early primer for ‘Ring’ cast and crew at the Washington Opera
118 months ago
The Wall Street Journal “I could sing you the entire cartoon before I knew what opera really was.”
— Opera star Elizabeth Bishop
How Watching ‘Kill the Wabbit’ Inspired a Generation of Opera Stars
on.wsj.com
‘What’s Opera, Doc,’ a Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd cartoon spoof of Wagner’s works, was an early primer for ‘Ring’ cast and crew at the Washington Opera
118 months ago
The New Yorker What's it like to watch an opera in a limousine? See photos that capture the action and drama of "Hopscotch," a moving opera that winds its way through the streets of downtown L.A.
Behind the Scenes of the Experimental Opera “Hopscotch”
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The experimental opera “Hopscotch” is a “mobile opera in twenty-four cars”—which provides challenges for the performers and the limo drivers alike.
124 months ago
Washington Post Style Opera Philadelphia has been working on becoming the model of a modern opera company. Its next event? A festival that will blanket the city with seven events over 12 days.
Philly Opera announces transformation – and keeps tradition
washingtonpost.com
Opera Philadelphia announces a new opera festival, developed after market research showed it why audiences weren't coming
125 months ago
The New Yorker Walt Whitman considered opera the pinnacle of human expression. The poet is now the focus of a new opera in Boston.
Walt Whitman and the Essence of Opera
newyorker.com
In his new opera, “Crossing,” Matthew Aucoin seeks to portray “Whitman as I imagine he might have been to himself.”
130 months ago
Event Magazine A few suggestions from Royal Opera House regulars of the best #opera for first-timers. Do you have any more to add to the list?
Which opera would you recommend to a first-timer?
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Share your recommendations of the show you think is perfect for a newcomer.
130 months ago
The New York Times Is there a doctor in the house? At The Metropolitan Opera, the answer is yes, and there's a waiting list.
Doctors to Divas, Stagehands and Opera Lovers at the Met
nytimes.com
Several physicians act as the Metropolitan Opera’s doctor on call, each serving once a week in exchange for a free night at the opera and the chance to spend time near singers they admire.
131 months ago
Techmeme "The latest Android update, Opera Mini 8, is a complete redesign of the browser, both visually and in terms of functionality. Most of the updates seem to already be in the iOS version of Opera Mini, so it was only a matter of time before they came to Read more ... Android."
Opera launches redesigned Mini browser for Android, hopes to grow user base to 275M by 2017
Rexly Peñaflorida / Tom's Hardware Guide
Opera Mini Update Sports New Look And Features — The Opera Mini browser is one of Opera's three browsers for mobile devices.
132 months ago
TechCrunch Opera adds another feature to Max
Opera Adds Free Apps To Its Android Data Savings App Opera Max
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Last year mobile browser company Opera launched Opera Max, a data-compressing Android app that let users save money on their mobile data. Now, to drive..
133 months ago
HuffPost Arts & Culture Listen up opera buffs!
Here's Your Definitive Guide To Going To The Opera
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Opera can be a little intimidating. Luca Pisaroni in The Enchanted Island But underneath the grandeur (and layers of makeup), are poignantly human stories to the tune of beautiful music. Because opera is not a mainstream form of entertainment...
134 months ago