M is for the Marvelous Mr. Mozart

In our exploration of how The Marriage of Figaro came about, we are finally at our third genius involved with this extraordinary work of art. Yes, I am talking of the great composer himself, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Since we have already spoken about the original

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M is for the Great and Masterful Mr. Da Ponte

  For “The marriage of Figaro” to be created, there seems to have been in the stars a strange “geniuses unite” alignment. I am talking of Mr de Beaumarchais, Mr Da Ponte and of course Mr Mozart. We already spoke of the incredible Mr. de

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M is for Menotti: A Little Bit About the Composer

Gian Carlo Menotti was born on July 7, 1911 in Cadegliano-Viconago, Italy, and died February 1, 2007 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. He was an Italian-American composer, librettist, director and playwright who is primarily known for his extraordinary output of 25 operas. He referred to himself

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M is for Medium: A Little Bit of History

Dear friends of Syracuse Opera, I hope you have joined in on the fun and mystery following our own Lady M through her journey in the world of intrigue, gossip, and of course opera! Stepping out of Lady M’s magical Opera World, I want to

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M is for Misery & Mother: A Letter from Lady M

My dearest friends, today I have to say M is for Misery and Mother… I have mentioned before my wonderful dressmaker Miss Amelia Ball, and her talented assistant Miss Kitty Sorel, M is for Misery & Mother: Mrs. Nolan & Mrs. Gobineau Read More M

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M is for Madness: A Letter from Lady M

Your most humble servant Lady M is all aflutter today! During these long weeks where one must prepare adequately for the event of the season at the estate of Baroness de Marigold, there are more rumors and salacious whispers to keep abreast of than can

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Introducing Lady M!

Dear Friends of Syracuse Opera, Lady M here!  Now I am sure many of you will figure out my true identity in an instant! Let’s just say that my M is the most infamous of all!  This season at Syracuse Opera I will be your guide

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