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”
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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”
The Imperative For Opera Evolution: How Outdated Board Cultures Are Hindering Musical Arts’ Future
Tradition Is Not Working There is a clash between tradition and the necessary evolution for survival. Any enduring art — opera included — must breathe and adapt. The current audience culture, at least in my recent experience at Memorial Hall’s Matinée Musicale, seems policed by an older guard. In my opinion, this risks turning the… Read More about “The Imperative For Opera Evolution: How Outdated Board Cultures Are Hindering Musical Arts’ Future”
Three Perspectives: Today’s Hottest Opera News, With Resources for Singers
Opera lovers woke up this morning to a vibrant landscape of news from three corners of the international stage. Today, we look at the top stories—drawing on official announcements, deeper press reviews, and fan reactions—and include resources from IPA Source, the essential database for IPA translations and pronunciation guides on classical vocal music. Nadine Sierra’s… Read More about “Three Perspectives: Today’s Hottest Opera News, With Resources for Singers”
Reimagining Opera: From Audience Choice to Artistic Identity
Opera San José is opening its 2025–26 season with Così fan tutte, and they’re doing more than just staging Mozart’s comedy—they’re inviting the audience to help shape the ending. In partnership with Cloud4Wi, an enterprise Wi-Fi platform, the company is letting audience members vote during intermission—via mobile or lobby kiosks—on which lovers end up together.… Read More about “Reimagining Opera: From Audience Choice to Artistic Identity”
Reflections on Cincinnati Opera’s Chorus Cabaret 2025
Reflections on Cincinnati Opera’s Chorus Cabaret 2025 On July 7, the Cincinnati Opera Chorus delivered a showcase of talent at Music Hall’s Wilks Studio with their Opera Chorus Cabaret. The event was a display of the chorus’s talent, featuring both opera classics and selections from Broadway’s golden age. Highlights from the Opera Repertoire For those… Read More about “Reflections on Cincinnati Opera’s Chorus Cabaret 2025”
Your Feedback Made the Difference!
You spoke, we listened. We recently tried out a new way of viewing texts, and frankly, it didn’t quite hit the mark. We heard your feedback loud and clear, and we’re happy to announce that we’ve brought back the familiar way of viewing your texts. You can now enjoy the seamless experience you’re used to.… Read More about “Your Feedback Made the Difference!”
IPA Source is now a member of the NISO SERU Registry
A SERU (Shared Electronic Resource Understanding) is considered a NISO best practice. IPA Source is pleased to be a part of the NISO SERU registry. If your institutional library wants to get started, visit https://www.niso.org/standards-committees/seru/getting-started-seru-libraries.