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by David Wright   San Francisco Opera became Hollywood by the Bay as the company unveiled the war opera Two Women (La Ciociara), composed and co-written by Marco Tutino, Saturday night at the War Memorial Opera House. Two Women was a co-commission of the SFO and the Teatro Regio in Turin, Italy.   If its title sounds familiar, th...

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Thursday, May 2, 2013 7:00 pm Illustrated lecture by San Francisco Opera Director of Music Administration, Kip Cranna who will explore with you two of Puccini's most beloved operas in two very different cinematic treatments.

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IACE, in collaboration with New York City Opera, is delighted to invite you to a special production of Giacomo Puccini's Tosca. This exciting opportunity has been made possible by Michael Capasso, whom we have worked with for many years to coordinate the opera workshops.   You and your students will have the opportunity to see the dress rehe...

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Eastern Opera presents Puccini's immortal classic La bohème, a story of young love set against the penurious but jubilant lifestyle of 19th-century bohemian Paris. La bohème is considered Puccini's most beloved opera and for many the quintessential opera.   The opera, sung in Italian, will be fully staged, with orchestra, sets and costumes....

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David Gockley and San Francisco Opera made a spectacular choice in giving us Giacomo Puccini's series of three one-act operas, Il Trittico, for its 2009/10 Season.   In the spirit of Nicola Luisotti's recent appointment as Music Director and with the intention that this year would recognize and celebrate the rich traditions of the Company's...

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What: "Tosca," presented by Union Avenue Opera When: 8 p.m. Friday, July 29; Saturday, July 30; Friday, Aug. 5; Saturday, Aug. 6 Where: Union Avenue Opera, 733 N. Union Blvd., in the Visitation Park neighborhood of St. Louis' Central West End   Info: "Tosca" will be presented in its original Italian with projected English supertitles and a...

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by Steve Siegel   Valentine's Day is all about love, and you don't have to be an opera aficionado to fall in love with Puccini. One of the greatest composers of Italian opera, Puccini has produced many standards of the opera repertoire. So what better way to celebrate the holiday with that special someone than at a romantic concert featuring...

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This production of La Bohème aired on March 15, 1977 and marked the beginning of the long-running series of telecast from the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House. Renata Scotto plays a memorable Mimì and Pavarotti is at his best while portraying Rodolfo. James Levine conducts with great style and purpose, contributing imaginative touches and the...

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The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced 2013 as the "Year of Italian Culture" in the United States. Atlanta arts institutions have joined in the celebration and will host events throughout the Fall that highlight everything from Italian music to Renaissance and Baroque images of Rome to Italy's best exports, wine and design. Harmonie Univ...

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Natalie Dessay stars as Verdi's most beloved heroine in Willy Decker's stunning production, first seen at the Met in 2010. Matthew Polenzani is her lover, Alfredo, and Dimitri Hvorostovsky sings his stern father, Germont. Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium. Conductor: Fabio Luisi; Production: Willy Decker; Natalie Dessay, Matthew...

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