Founder of the Opera Camerata of Washington, Micaele Sparacino was an instigator of operatic activity across the US.
According to a colleague, he was found by a friend who went by for a wellness check after not hearing from him for several days.
Jennifer Ann Wilson writes: ‘Micaele was a gifted tenor and conductor who was an authority on Italian Bel Canto repertoire. Other maestri from around the world consulted with him about the rarities he brought back to the stage. He studied at CUA and sang with Washington National Opera and San Francisco Opera, among others. God Bless Him. May he rest in peace.’
This weekend will mark 70 years since the death of Wilhelm Furtwängler, on November 30, 1954. While his political decisions remain contentious, his importance as a conductor has only increased. No musician in his time, […]
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Opera North has advertised places on its less than coveted training programme: Applications are now open for next year’s Female and Non-Binary Conductor Traineeship. Spread the word! This intensive annual 10-week scheme was launched in […]