Richard Wagner News

Daniel Slater's new production of "Lohengrin" wasn't necessarily vintage Wagner, but it deserves praise as a thoughtful and tasteful take on the medieval legend _ and certainly none of the boos it received on ... via News Max

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More... `Lohengrin' cheered in Geneva after opening-night boos By BRADLEY S. KLAPPER Associated Press Writer GENEVA - Daniel Slater's new production of "Lohengrin" wasn't necessarily vintage Wagner, but it ... via Dayton Daily News

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“They have a flexibility which is needed, given how expensive productions are”

Giovanni Pacor, artistic director of the National Opera, recently unveiled the organization's program for the 2008-2009 season. via EKathimerini

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Trumpet players with the West Salem wind ensemble during their performance in the 2008 6A Band State Championships at Oregon State University on Saturday May 10, 2008. via Statesman Journal

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“She loves to interact with her audience and puts on a great show. This recital should be a lot of fun.”

What: Recital by mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and pianist Jake Heggie, presented by Long Beach Opera. via Daily Breeze

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All Things Considered 7:00 American Routes A weekly excursion into this country's rich and diverse musical styles and traditions, American Routes also introduces the audience to the music makers with interviews ... via WKSU-FM Kent

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The Spokane Symphony furnished a spectacular ending to its Classics Series on Saturday in the Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. via The Spokesman-Review

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“I knew this had always been an excellent theater, and it was potentially one of the most important opera theaters in the world. It was somewhat like a fairy tale - the beautiful princess needs the frog kissing her to wake her up. That was my job.”

DAVID J. BAKER visits Zurich Opera - a small theater with a large international reputation. via Opera News

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Wolfgang Wagner 's resignation as the head of the Bayreuth Festival is creating waves of excitement in German cultural circles. via Bloomberg

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Stephen Gould in the role of Siegfried and Herwig Pecoraro as Mime, from left, perform during a dress rehearsal for the opera "Siegfried" by Richard Wagner, on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at Vienna's state opera. via Athens Banner-Herald

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