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Backstage at Lyric #83
The Marriage of Figaro Discovery Series: Danielle de Niese and Kyle Ketelsen
March 5, 2010
It’s one of the great works of Western culture, and Lyric’s cast is second to none. Do not miss this Discovery Series session with the delightfully engaging Danielle de Niese (Susanna) and Kyle Ketelsen (Figaro).
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Backstage at Lyric #78
The Damnation of Faust Discovery Series: Susan Graham, Paul Groves, Sir Andrew Davis and Stephen Langridge
February 19, 2010
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Sir Andrew Davis calls it “an opera of the mind.” It is that and much more in this new production, which comes alive with projections and technical wizardry that Berlioz could only dream of. Join the singers, conductor, and director for a stimulating discussion of Berlioz and his most adventuresome work.
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Backstage at Lyric #72
The Elixir of Love Discovery Series: Nicole Cabell and Giuseppe Filianoti
January 22, 2010
Lyric general director William Mason says Elixir is one of his "desert island" operas. In other words, it's a not-to-be-missed classic – and so is our Discovery session with Nicole Cabell (Adina) and Giuseppe Filianoti (Nemerino) discussing this bel canto feast. Hosted by Roger Pines.
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Backstage at Lyric #68
The Merry Widow Discovery Series: Roger Honeywell, Elizabeth Futral, Emmanuel Villaume and Gary Griffin
December 4, 2009
Comedy, romance, waltzes, and a score chock full of delightful music. It’s all there in Franz Lehár’s The Merry Widow. And here to share their thoughts on the most popular and delightful operetta of all time are its stars, conductor and director.
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Backstage at Lyric #65
Katya Kabanova Discovery Series: Brandon Jovanovich, Judith Forst and Marcus Stenz
November 20, 2009
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Katya Kabanova is
Janácek’s drama of forbidden love in a provincial Russian town. Join mezzo-soprano Judith Forst (Kabanicha), tenor Brandon Jovanovich (Boris), and conductor Markus Stenz for an in-depth look at a breathtakingly beautiful, deeply moving opera by the "Czech Puccini."
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Backstage at Lyric #64
Ernani Discovery Series: Sondra Radvanovsky and Jose Maria Condemi
October 30, 2009
Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky and director Jose Maria Condemi join dramaturg Roger Pines for an enlightening exchange on Lyric's new production of Verdi's Ernani. In this episode, they share vivid insights into the characters and provide invigorating commentary on the Victor Hugo play upon which the opera is based.
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Backstage at Lyric #61
FAUST DISCOVERY SERIES: ANA MARÍA MARTÍNEZ, PIOTR BECZALA AND SIR ANDREW DAVIS
October 14, 2009
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Sir Andrew Davis joins Ana María Martínez (Margueite) and Piotr Beczala (Faust) in an exploration of the most popular of all operatic versions of the famous Faust legend. In this session, these three remarkable artists exchange ideas about the characters and music of Gounod's Faust as well as the opera’s importance within the French repertoire. Roger Pines moderates.
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Backstage at Lyric #57
TOSCA DISCOVERY SERIES: DEBORAH VOIGT AND GARNETT BRUCE
September 25, 2009
Internationally celebrated soprano Deborah Voigt returns to Lyric to star in the title role of Puccini's Tosca. She's joined by the production's stage director, Garnett Bruce, in this panel discussion. They bring tremendous insight, as well as humor, to a conversation about all aspects of Tosca. Lyric dramaturg Roger Pines moderates.
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