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Turandot! Turandot! Turandot!
05 03 2022

Turandot! Turandot! Turandot!

I’ve compiled interesting information, audio and video clips for you to explore Turandot in this downloadable cheat sheet. Enjoy!Click to DownloadAbout 15 years ago I set out to learn more about opera. I was intrigued by this world of music, drama,…

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Delving into Don Carlos
03 23 2022

Delving into Don Carlos

The first time I saw Verdi's Don Carlos, I was totally fascinated by the characters- most of whom really existed.  We didn't cover European history with much depth in high school, so I spent about six hours reading about each one of the his…

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Sunflowers for Ukraine
03 19 2022

Sunflowers for Ukraine

As many of you know, I have a second jewelry line called Posh Paws Jewelry which is jewelry for pet owners, especially, those who love cats, dogs and horses.  And, of course, we all know of the tragic war in Ukraine.When I saw the terrible…

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Looking at the rain...
02 21 2022

Looking at the rain...

I got tired of looking at beautiful sunny days out the office windows. When the weekend came, it would inevitably rain. That's how it started, deconstructing life to build it again and eventually building something for you opera lovers in the pr…

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Make Opera Your Valentine Week 2022
01 25 2022

Make Opera Your Valentine Week 2022

Every year, I promote “Make Opera Your Valentine” as a way to celebrate and learn more about opera.This year, we are joined by Cara and Emma of Unpacking Opera, a fun and educational podcast! Join me every morning (February 7-14) on Face…

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Unpacking Opera Sponsoship
09 09 2021

Unpacking Opera Sponsoship

I’m so excited to be the season sponsor for the brilliant, entertaining and educational podcast Unpacking Opera!FYI- A Podcast is like a radio show, only you can pull it up and listen to it any time you want.The hosts for Unpacking Opera are young…

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