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Renée Fleming
Renée Fleming is one of opera's best-known stars, having performed both at the Met and on Letterman. On today's show: the Grammy-nominated soprano tells us about building audiences for opera, and having her image plastered all over New York City buses this fall. Also: New trends in contemporary opera. Plus: Scottish folk-singer Julie Fowlis performs live in our studio.
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Guests:
Julie FowlisThe Age of the CNN Opera
New operas based on world events, movies or popular books are more popular than ever. But according to Washington Post music critic Anne Midgette "people who go to see an opera based on a book they liked often come away disappointed." She explains why.
Soundcheck blog: John Schaefer asks: ...
Soundcheck blog: John Schaefer asks: ...
Renée Fleming
Soprano Renée Fleming remains one of opera's best-known stars, as evidenced by her headlining appearance at the Metropolitan Opera's opening night gala, and her latest CD, Strauss' "Four Last Songs," to be released this week. But she’s increasingly expanding her profile beyond opera – launching a signature perfume and performing ...
Julie Fowlis
Singer Julie Fowlis is among the one percent of her compatriots in North Uist, Scotland, who can speak Scottish Gaelic. Still, that is the language in which she sings (mostly) traditional songs about simple life in her hometown. Despite the language barrier, Julie has gained fans at home and abroad, ...
What Is Opera, Anyway?
Another season at the Met opens this week, and the somewhat traditional opener (Renee Fleming’s voice on display in three acts from three different operas) belies the fact that opera is actually opening up to more contemporary ideas. Peter Gelb at the Met and the incoming Gerard Mortier at the ...