At Lyric Opera of Chicago, makeup artist Chantelle Marie Johnson doesn’t sashay with Frank Lopardo or Thomas Hampson; but her work does. Transforming the world’s opera stars into fictional characters takes artistry, inventiveness and above all, a sense of humor. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] [Audio clip: view full post to listen]
Giuseppe Verdi
Singing with Maestro Muti
Thursday, June 14, 2012 by Noel Morris
Russian Bass Ildar Abdrazakov is in Chicago to sing the rarely performed Suite on Verses of Michelangelo Buonarroti by Dmitri Shostakovich with the Chicago Symphony. He sang the Verdi Requiem with the Orchestra several years ago and has frequented the world’s stages with Maestro Muti. Here Abdrazakov talks about learning music with the Maestro. Ildar more…
What Makes a Great Opera Conductor?
Thursday, June 14, 2012 by Noel Morris
Russian Bass Ildar Abdrazakov will follow Riccardo Muti just about anywhere–geographically AND musically. Here Abdrazakov shares some insight into the Maestro’s work ethic. Ildar on learning a role with Muti Ildar Abdrazakov will be singing with the CSO Thursday, June 14 – Tuesday, June 19
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