Anna Netrebko http://wrti.org en The Met Opera: Donizetti's L'ELISIR D'AMORE, Feb. 9 at 1 pm http://wrti.org/post/met-opera-donizettis-lelisir-damore-feb-9-1-pm <p>Anna Netrebko and Matthew Polenzani star in one of the greatest comic gems in opera, as the fickle Adina and her besotted Nemorino. Mariusz Kwiecien is the blustery sergeant Belcore and Erwin Schrott sings Dulcamara, the loveable quack and dispenser of the elixir. Maurizio Benini conducts. <strong>Saturday, February 9th, 1 to 4 pm</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/history/stories/synopsis.aspx?customid=694"><strong>Synopsis</strong></a></p><p>http://youtu.be/ssxC1JteMrk</p> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:22:09 +0000 WRTI Staff 5123 at http://wrti.org The Met Opera: Donizetti's L'ELISIR D'AMORE, Feb. 9 at 1 pm Anna Netrebko: A Soprano Of Note(s) http://wrti.org/post/anna-netrebko-soprano-notes <p>Jill Pasternak had the unique opportunity to speak with soprano Anna Netrebko, one of the brightest stars on the operatic stage today. Ms. Netrebko caused a sensation with her beauty, poise, and stunning vocal ability in her debuts in both Salzburg and The Met in 2002.&nbsp; With the world at her feet, she has maintained a reputation of excellence and an independence in both her handling of her career and her private life. Her family is vitally important to her and her decisions about her career have been carefully made.&nbsp;</p> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 15:30:00 +0000 Jill Pasternak 4513 at http://wrti.org Anna Netrebko: A Soprano Of Note(s) The Strad Swindler Goes To Trial And Netrebko Bids Adieu To Her Former Self http://wrti.org/post/strad-swindler-goes-trial-and-netrebko-bids-adieu-her-former-self <ul><p><li>The <em>Washington Post </em>has a long, fascinating piece on Dietmar Machold, the 63-year-old violin dealer/con man who went on trial in Vienna this week: "It is the <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/dietmar-machold-jet-setting-violin-dealer-accused-in-a-case-of-fakes-and-fraud/2012/09/13/be7d80fc-fb85-11e1-8adc-499661afe377_story_2.html" target="_blank">largest fraud case</a> in the history of a trade that goes back to at least the middle of the 18th century: Apart from criminal charges, Machold faces civil claims estimated at $200 million. ... Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:43:00 +0000 editor 4471 at http://wrti.org The Strad Swindler Goes To Trial And Netrebko Bids Adieu To Her Former Self Jules Massenet: MANON on April 7th http://wrti.org/post/jules-massenet-manon-april-7th <p>Join us on Saturday, April 7th from **12 noon to 4 pm (note early start time) when soprano Anna Netrebko sings the title role in Massenet&#39;s <em>MANON.</em> Netrebko&#39;s dazzling portrayal of the tragic heroine in Laurent Pelly&#39;s new production travels to the Met from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Piotr Beczala and Paulo Szot also star, with the Met&#39;s Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi on the podium. Sung in French.</p><p><a href="http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/history/stories/synopsis.aspx?id=446" target="_blank"><strong>Synopsis</strong></a></p> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:57:30 +0000 WRTI Staff 3752 at http://wrti.org Jules Massenet: MANON on April 7th