Culture is a broad term, of course, and it covers seemingly every inch of entertainment. This week, we’re embracing that spectrum, bringing you events from the high-brow (opera) to ultra creative (anime), to the downright delicious (vegan donuts, anyone?). Break out your calendars and get ready to plan your next slew of activities! Get spooked at the opera.We’re about halfway to October so now’s the time to start getting excited for Halloween. If you’re an opera fan or love to be amazed at unique theater settings, don’t miss the Pacific Opera Project’s production of “Lucia di Lammermoor” (September 15-17). Where, you might ask, is this tragedy taking place? Forest Lawn Memorial Park (i.e., a cemetery) in Glendale, of course. It’s sure to be a night like no other. (Tickets: $25-150) Immerse yourself in anime.Even if you’re not a huge...
- 9/14/2017
- backstage.com
The Fifth Element, Luc Besson’s cult-classic space opera featuring an actual alien opera singer, turns 20 this week. And to celebrate this milestone—as well as the release of Besson’s Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets this July—the film soundtrack specialists at Mondo are giving composer Eric Serra’s score, including the famous “Lucia Di Lammermoor”/“The Diva Dance” opera sequence, a deluxe vinyl release. “The Fifth Element is essential science fiction cinema,” Mondo Record Label Manager Mo Shafeek says. “Not only is the soundtrack responsible for a wildly vast tonal spectrum – you’d be hard pressed to name another film that bounces from comedic montage to straight-faced opera to action-adventure in the span of 15 minutes–but he makes it feel and sound effortless. It is a truly unique listening experience.”
The remastered Fifth Element soundtrack goes on sale this coming Wednesday, May 17 ...
The remastered Fifth Element soundtrack goes on sale this coming Wednesday, May 17 ...
- 5/11/2017
- by Katie Rife
- avclub.com
Veteran opera star Joan Sutherland, who gave Luciano Pavarotti his big break, has died at the age of 83 following a long illness. The Australian-born soprano passed away on Sunday, October 10 at her home near Geneva, Switzerland.
Sutherland enjoyed a career spanning four decades and was widely touted as the successor to late opera legend Maria Callas. She made her debut in 1947, taking the lead role of Dido in "Dido and Aeneas", before her wide vocal range landed her the part of Mad Lucy in "Lucia di Lammermoor" in 1959 and shot her to stardom.
The singer is credited with giving Pavarotti a big career boost in the 1960s when she took him on tour with her, helping the late Italian to establish himself as a world class tenor. Sutherland stepped out of the spotlight in 1990, having recorded an astounding 60 albums over the years, and she was the guest of honor at...
Sutherland enjoyed a career spanning four decades and was widely touted as the successor to late opera legend Maria Callas. She made her debut in 1947, taking the lead role of Dido in "Dido and Aeneas", before her wide vocal range landed her the part of Mad Lucy in "Lucia di Lammermoor" in 1959 and shot her to stardom.
The singer is credited with giving Pavarotti a big career boost in the 1960s when she took him on tour with her, helping the late Italian to establish himself as a world class tenor. Sutherland stepped out of the spotlight in 1990, having recorded an astounding 60 albums over the years, and she was the guest of honor at...
- 10/12/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Piotr Beczala will sing Edgardo in Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor on Saturday, February 7 at 1:00 p.m., replacing Rolando Villaz?n who is ill. The performance is being transmitted worldwide as part of The Met: Live in HD series. Mr. Beczala sang the role of Edgardo this past October at the Met to both public and critical acclaim. He is currently singing Lensky in Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin at the Met, with remaining performances on February 5, 9, 14 matinee, 18, and 21 evening.
- 2/5/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Metropolitan Opera is teaming up with local movie theaters to offer "The Met: Live in HD" to see Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor." The performance will be playing in local theaters on Saturday, February 7 at 1 pm (Et) in select theaters across the country.
The production is staged as a Victorian ghost story with Anna Netrebko in the title role as the fragile heroine. Her lover, Edgardo, is played by Rolando Villazon.
The performance will be conducted by Marco Armiliato and produced by Mary Zimmerman. The running time for the show is 3 hours and 20 minutes, with 2 intermissions scheduled.
Select theaters will offer an encore presentation of the performance on Wednesday, February 18 at 7 pm in all time zones. For more details, go to www.fathomevents.com to see theater locations and encore information.
The production is staged as a Victorian ghost story with Anna Netrebko in the title role as the fragile heroine. Her lover, Edgardo, is played by Rolando Villazon.
The performance will be conducted by Marco Armiliato and produced by Mary Zimmerman. The running time for the show is 3 hours and 20 minutes, with 2 intermissions scheduled.
Select theaters will offer an encore presentation of the performance on Wednesday, February 18 at 7 pm in all time zones. For more details, go to www.fathomevents.com to see theater locations and encore information.
- 1/27/2009
- icelebz.com
The Metropolitan Opera is teaming up with local movie theaters to offer "The Met: Live in HD" to see Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor." The performance will be playing in local theaters on Saturday, February 7 at 1 pm (Et) in select theaters across the country.
The production is staged as a Victorian ghost story with Anna Netrebko in the title role as the fragile heroine. Her lover, Edgardo, is played by Rolando Villazon.
The performance will be conducted by Marco Armiliato and produced by Mary Zimmerman. The running time for the show is 3 hours and 20 minutes, with two intermissions scheduled.
Select theaters will offer an encore presentation of the performance on Wednesday, February 18 at 7 pm in all time zones. For more details, go to www.fathomevents.com to see theater locations and encore information.
The production is staged as a Victorian ghost story with Anna Netrebko in the title role as the fragile heroine. Her lover, Edgardo, is played by Rolando Villazon.
The performance will be conducted by Marco Armiliato and produced by Mary Zimmerman. The running time for the show is 3 hours and 20 minutes, with two intermissions scheduled.
Select theaters will offer an encore presentation of the performance on Wednesday, February 18 at 7 pm in all time zones. For more details, go to www.fathomevents.com to see theater locations and encore information.
- 1/27/2009
- icelebz.com
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