Kennt das Lied sein Ende? – Interview mit Christopher Maltman
Lynn Sophie Guldin

Gäbe es Christopher Maltman nicht, müsste man ihn erfinden. Würde man Christopher Maltman jedoch erfinden, würde die Konzeption dieses Baritons sicher augenzwinkernd weggewischt werden – ach was; wer, bitte, wandelt denn von Rossini zu Wagner, von Barbier und Billy Budd zu Wotan und Wanderer? Na, dieser! Angekommen bei den zwielichtigen Götterfiguren und Kult-Bösewichten der Oper profiliert sich der Brite soeben vor allem im Londoner Ring des Nibelungen, in dem er bald seine Reise als (versuchter) Weltenlenker Wotan im Siegfried beenden wird. Aber wie lebt es sich, wenn man nun die dramatischen Schwergewichte der Oper mit der eigenen Stimme stemmt – und wie kommt man überhaupt dort an? (Das Interview führte Lynn Sophie Guldin)  […]

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Kate Middleton's secret thrill in under-the-radar move - 'It's how I get my fix'

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Mme. Sembrich [no date recorded on caption card]
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1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller. | Photograph shows Polish soprano opera singer Marcella Sembrich (1858-1935) who was born Prakseda Marcelina Kochanska. She performed at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City and the Royal Opera House in London. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2015)

Prakseda Marcelina Kochańska, known professionally as Marcella Sembrich, was a Polish dramatic coloratura soprano. She is known for her extensive range of two and a half octaves, precise intonation, charm, portamento, vocal fluidity, and impressive coloratura. Her voice was regarded as flute-like, sweet, pure, light, and brilliant. She had an important international singing career, chiefly at the New York Metropolitan Opera and the Royal Opera House, in London. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcella_Sembrich

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Mme. Sembrich [no date recorded on caption card]
Bain News Service
1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller. | Photograph shows Polish soprano opera singer Marcella Sembrich (1858-1935) who was born Prakseda Marcelina Kocha?ska. She performed at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City and the Royal Opera House in London. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2015)

Prakseda Marcelina Kochańska, known professionally as Marcella Sembrich, was a Polish dramatic coloratura soprano. She is known for her extensive range of two and a half octaves, precise intonation, charm, portamento, vocal fluidity, and impressive coloratura. Her voice was regarded as flute-like, sweet, pure, light, and brilliant. She had an important international singing career, chiefly at the New York Metropolitan Opera and the Royal Opera House, in London. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcella_Sembrich

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16 Top New London Restaurants for Autumn 2025: Carbone, Gordon Ramsay Spot

It’s that time of year again: prime restaurant-opening season. It’s when people are back at work from summer breaks, and dining rooms are looking to make a spl…
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The Sicilian Vespers: A Theatrical and Musical Exploration at the Royal Opera House

The Sicilian Vespers, Giuseppe Verdi’s 1855 opera, was an ambitious French-language grand opera depicting the Sicilian uprising against French invaders. While it showcased Verdi’s self-renewal as a composer, it has struggled to hold a lasting position in the repertoire. The Royal Opera House’s 2013 ... [More info]