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- NYCO pulls back from the brink
Union negotiations make progress towards ending lock-out - David Pountney takes charge at Welsh National Opera
Five thematic strands to define the company's 2012-14 seasons - Opera Boston closes without warning
Budget deficit forces shock decision - Opening night at La Scala: Mozart's Don Giovanni
New Carsen production draws boos during the curtain call - Chicago Opera Theater appoints new director
Long Beach Opera's Andreas Mitisek to take up new role in January 2012
Contents for Opera Now

Joyce DiDonato (Photo: Sheila Rock)
FEBRUARY ISSUE
- Cover feature
The top-ranking American mezzo, Joyce DiDonato, talks candidly about her musical inspirations and extols the virtues of home baking as an antidote to life on the stage - Postcard from...
Paris – The most romantic opera destination in the world - Be my valentine
Perfect operas for a romantic date – and ones to avoid - Winning streak
Worldwide vocal competitions in 2012 - Grand finale
What do opera houses really mean?
PLUS
- Become an instant expert on Verdi's Aida
- Michael White on the trials and tribulations of teaching
Editorial
Are singing competitions an appropriate vehicle for seeking out new talent? Whenever I have sat on a competition jury, I’ve been impressed by what I’ve encountered: young artists displaying commitment, professionalism and determination, in spite of their lack of experience and under testing conditions...
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