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Wednesday, November 15, 2006
  • Juan Diego Florez in the Met's "Barber of Seville"
    Juan Diego Florez in the Met's "Barber of Seville"

    Opera's "It" Couples

    Sexy opera couples can draw big crowds. Today, Opera News editor Brian Kellow, along with opera stars Juan Diego Florez and Diana Damrau, talk about everything from chemistry to casting choices to the all-important marketing. Also on the show: Los Lonely Boys play live in studio songs from their new album, "Sacred."

Operatic "It" Couples

Opera hotties Juan Diego Florez and Diana Damrau are currently rocking the Metropolitan Opera stage, playing Count Almaviva and Rosina in Rossini's "Barber of Seville." While it's just their first outing together, their joint appearance raises the larger question of what makes a great opera couple? Today, they join Opera News editor Brian Kellow to talk about everything from chemistry to casting choices to the all-important marketing.

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Los Lonely Boys

Los Lonely Boys are Tex-Mex rockers who topped the charts with their Grammy award winning hit "Heaven." Today, they play live in studio songs from their new album, "Sacred."

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