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Repo! The Genetic Opera: Loud, Confusing, Paying Homage to Canadian Industrial Roc...
Further proof that the Saw movies have made way too much money: Darren Lynn Bousman, the director of the three Saw sequels, will attempt to resurrect the rock opera genre on film with Repo! The Genetic Opera. Further proof that the Saw movies have made way too much money: Darren Lynn Bousman, the director of the three Saw sequels, will attem... more
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Opera in the Sky
The Sky Arts television channel in the United Kingdom arranged for a rather interesting stunt to promote discounted tickets to the English National Opera. On Tuesday, May 20, 2008, opera singer Lesley Garrett performed for an audience suspended by a crane over the Tower of London. Check out the photos. The Sky Arts television channel in the United Kingdom arranged for a rather interesting stunt to promote discounted tickets to the Eng... more
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O'Reilly's sexual harassment suit adapted as opera
Excerpt from "Mackris v. O'Reilly", a baroque oratorio composed by Igor Keller. Libretto uses verbatim transcript of sexual harassment complaint brought against Bill O'Reilly in 2004. Excerpt from "Mackris v. O'Reilly", a baroque oratorio composed by Igor Keller. Libretto uses verbatim transcript of sexual harassment... more
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An Inconvenient Truth; The Opera
Al Gore's famous keynote presentation is already a book, Oscar-winning movie and popular topic of debate. So what more could Gore want? Jeeez, the presidency?
Following in the footsteps of such epic films as The Lion King, The Little Mermaid and Legally Blonde The Musical, An Inconvenient Truth will soon "hit the boards." And we're not talking the dregs of off-Broadway. According to The New York Times, Milan's legendary opera house, La Scala, is in contracts to mastermind a masterful production: An Inconvenient Truth The Opera.
Humph? Opera? That's a great way to spread the message to the masses . . .
Alas, opening night is not until 2011, but here's a little teaser of what the opera might look like--just to tide us over.
Please watch! I guarantee you'll get a good chuckle, especially from the last scene which features a very sweet polar bear, group of skeptical scientists and that infamous cherry picker.
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Web Browsers: Speed Testing the Latest Web Browsers
"Read the hype on every new web browser released or due out this year, and you'll see claims that every one of them is "faster" than all the others. You could compare super-specific tests and decipher all the code-brain terminology, and you'd still be left wondering which browser starts quicker, uses less memory, and slides through dynamic interfaces like Gmail the fastest. Since our squadron of independent analysts had the week off, we ran the latest editions of Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera 9.5, and Safari for Windows through some unscientific but highly geeky tests ourselves on a plain old Windows computer. Take a look at the full (and somewhat unexpected) results after the jump." "Read the hype on every new web browser released or due out this year, and you'll see claims that every one of them is "faster" than a... more
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Jimmy Kimmel's R&B opera: "Pizza" - Part 1
This is a parody to R. Kelly's Trapped in the Closet "hip-hopera."
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAATD8odimw&feature=...
Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIQZ8CF3kpk&feature=...
Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8iLCyEvEFs&feature=...
Part 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myBxDodlz4Y&feature=...
Part 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HCeex_VFTI&feature=...
Part 7: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsRYg2IMWnc&feature=... This is a parody to R. Kelly's Trapped in the Closet "hip-hopera." ... more -
Brokeback going opera..
Why??? is it?? anyone going to...
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An Inconvenient Truth: The Opera!?
"First it was the film and the book. Now the next stop for Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth" is opera.
La Scala officials say the Italian composer Giorgio Battistelli has been commissioned to produce an opera on the international multiformat hit for the 2011 season at the Milan opera house. The composer is currently artistic director of the Arena in Verona.
La Scala also announced Thursday that Daniele Gatti will conduct next season's gala premiere of Verdi's "Don Carlo" on Dec. 7."
WHAT!? "First it was the film and the book. Now the next stop for Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth" is opera. ... more -
Conductor steps in to save opera
An opera conductor stepped in to save a tenor who lost his voice by taking over his singing part whilst continuing to lead the orchestra.
Antony Walker took over Vladimir Kusmenko's role during a performance of Aida in Pittsburgh in the US as the ailing singer lip-synched on stage.
Walker said it was "an amazing experience" but hopes to "never have to do that again".
He explained, as a trained vocalist, he often sings during rehearsals.
"I do that with every opera I prepare," he said. "I find you can empathize with the singers better."
Kusmenko told artistic director Christopher Hahn that he was ill the afternoon before the performance so a substitute tenor, Eduardo Villa, was called in to replace him.
He was scheduled to arrive halfway through the performance, but his flight was delayed. An opera conductor stepped in to save a tenor who lost his voice by taking over his singing part whilst continuing to lead the orchest... more -
Opera Company of Brooklyn
The Opera Company of Brooklyn brings opera to new audiences, as well as assists young singers gain performance experience with their Resident Artists Program. Here, we check out a masterclass with superstar Ashley Putnam and see all the hard work that goes into a great operatic performance.
For more information, visit operabrooklyn.com. The Opera Company of Brooklyn brings opera to new audiences, as well as assists young singers gain performance experience with their R... more -
Opera on Tap
Opera: it ain't just for the snooty anymore. Next weekend, kick back with a beer and an aria. http://www.operaontap.com
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VisitHoustonTexas.com
A one stop resource for planning travel, business, conventions and recreation in America's 4th largest city. The site has special travel packages, comprehensive listings of events and attractions and extensive multimedia resources.
This is a great place to start any exploration of this growing and dynamic city. A one stop resource for planning travel, business, conventions and recreation in America's 4th largest city. The site has special trav... more -
Only In Houston
Only in Houston promotes Houston's creative community as a valuable resource regionally and nationwide. This site provides a strong overview of the talent and services available in advertising, filmmaking, web design,music,performing arts, fine arts, conceptual arts...you name it.
Houston is a surprisingly rich cultural resource...rich in diversity, rich in depth, rich in its variety. Log on to onlyinhouston.com to find out more. Only in Houston promotes Houston's creative community as a valuable resource regionally and nationwide. This site provides a strong ov... more -
The Best Of Bocelli
For those who have never heard Andrea Bocelli sing, it is an experience you must have. For me, his voice revitalizes my soul. And at this holiday season, his CD Sacred Arias is a beautiful addition as well. And yes, he does appeal to young and old alike. Belissimo. For those who have never heard Andrea Bocelli sing, it is an experience you must have. For me, his voice revitalizes my soul. And at t... more
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The Best of 2007: Cell-Phone Salesman Paul Potts Dazzled the World and Won the Fin...
The Best of 2007: In the Britain's Got Talent competition, the opera singing cell-phone salesman gave a brilliant performance of Puccini's Nessun Dorma, and Paul Potts was proclaimed the winner of the Britain's Got Talent Grand Finals competition. This article includes beautiful photographs and three music videos. The Best of 2007: In the Britain's Got Talent competition, the opera singing cell-phone salesman gave a brilliant performance of Pucci... more
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All the Great Operas in 10 Minutes
What is opera all about? Watch and find out! A hilarious film by Kim Thompson (and it doesn't even last 9 minutes!!)
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Opera Singer To Get New Album Played In Surgery Waiting Rooms
Katherine Jenkins' new album, Rejoice, will be played in more than 1,000 surgery waiting rooms across the UK between now and Christmas. A record compant rep said it "will reach thousands of Katherine's fans of all ages, as they await their turn for the doctor."
"This is a nice album."
"The Doctor will see you now."
"I'm sorry, it's terminal."
"Oh." Katherine Jenkins' new album, Rejoice, will be played in more than 1,000 surgery waiting rooms across the UK between now and Christmas... more -
This guy is one hell of an accordian player
He did a private party for me and he rocked. I would highly recommend him.
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the underdog, oh the glorious underdog!
Old news, but I do just love this moment, this performance so much. Makes me practically cry every time. I sent it to my Dad as a Father's Day "present" early this year. Very well edited too, which helps. Ok, I'm a cheeseball. Old news, but I do just love this moment, this performance so much. Makes me practically cry every time. I sent it to my Dad as a Fath... more
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Pavarotti Dies
The Italian opera star Luciano Pavarotti has died from pancreatic cancer, aged 71.
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