Mon, 24 November 2008 Here's what I hope will be an annual tradition...the San Diego Opera Christmas Podcast! Since we're quickly moving into the holidays, I'd like to make some suggestions about recordings and DVDs that will help your opera-loving family members and friends get the most out of our 2009 season. Enjoy!Comments[0] |
Mon, 17 November 2008 In a series of occasional surveys of specialized voice types here are a few words (and a few sound clips) of every opera lover's stratospheric dream...the coloratura soprano. When the composer says 'jump', she asks 'how high?'Comments[0] |
Wed, 12 November 2008 Furlanetto, Vargicova, Racette, Haddock...they're all here. Give them a listen in order get a preview of the wonderful international stars we'll have singing in our 2009 Season!Comments[0] |
Mon, 3 November 2008 ![]() Whatever happened to recitative? Did it die with Donizetti or did composers somehow carry on the style? And more importantly, does recitative still have a place in so called modern opera? Comments[0] |

Here's what I hope will be an annual tradition...the San Diego Opera Christmas Podcast! Since we're quickly moving into the holidays, I'd like to make some suggestions about recordings and DVDs that will help your opera-loving family members and friends get the most out of our 2009 season. Enjoy!