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The Charm of Italian Song: Exploring Arias by Anonymous Italian Composers and Poets
Exploring Arias by Anonymous Italian Composers and Poets Explore a curated collection of Italian vocal works by anonymous composers and poets that is perfect for teaching, performance, and research. Each text offers historical style, vocal accessibility, and expressive potential. This collection is a glimpse into the expressive heart of Italian song, ideal for university libraries,… Read More about “The Charm of Italian Song: Exploring Arias by Anonymous Italian Composers and Poets”
Parsifal is returning to the San Francisco Opera
Based on a 13th-century epic poem, Wagner’s last opera, Parsifal, tells the story of an Arthurian knight searching for the Holy Grail. Beginning October 25, 2025, San Francisco Opera is performing Parsifal. Audience members and critics are praising the rarity and spiritual impact of experiencing Parsifal live after a 25-year absence from the company’s repertoire.… Read More about “Parsifal is returning to the San Francisco Opera”
A Journey Through Song with Cincinnati’s Own Megan Moore
What makes an incredible vocal performance even more remarkable? Knowing it’s the artist’s first time back on stage just seven weeks after giving birth by C-section, with her husband and newborn son cheering her on from the wings. That was the inspiring reality at the recent Matinée Musicale Cincinnati recital featuring mezzo-soprano Megan Moore. For… Read More about “A Journey Through Song with Cincinnati’s Own Megan Moore”
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IPA Source is designed to assist singers with foreign language diction and communication. Our members can easily find the repertoire they need in our extensive catalog of 15,804 arias, art songs and liturgical texts in Italian, French, German, English, Spanish and Latin. With IPA Source, educators and artists can skip the translating and phonetic work and sing with confidence and accuracy.