OPERA ILLUMINATIONS

POSTED APR 23 '08 - We spoke to Jason Dohring of CBS' Moonlight about his fans, his first experience with opera, how he approaches auditions and being believable while performing.

POSTED APR 09 '08 - Thomas Hampson talks to Cheryl Warfield about his favorite roles, advice for young opera careers and his plans for the immediate future. For more information on Thomas Hampson visit http://www.hampsong.com/

POSTED APR 11 '08 - Mezzo soprano Susan Graham was an entertaining host for the 2007 Opera News Awards. A 2005 recipient of the Opera News Awards, Ms. Graham effectively combined clever wit with southern charm. She was brilliantly bejeweled and dazzled the entire evening as she entered and exited the podium between honoree presentations. Cheryl Warfield had the opportunity to see Ms. Graham host the Metropolitan Opera finals several years ago when she proved herself to be a capable host of that event and a fine ambassador of opera. The ambiance of the evening is captured in the audio as Ms. Graham discusses what it feels like to be a previous recipient of the award and the importance for the opera world to gather together in celebration of the achievements of some of the brightest and best at Opera News Awards.

POSTED APR 11 '08 - Songs and Numbers blogger Cheryl Warfield sat down with F. Paul Driscoll, the editor in chief of Opera News and the co-author of "Fantastic Opera," (Harry N. Abrams) to discuss this year's ceremony, the history of Opera News and the Opera News Awards. Mr. Driscoll eloquently writes about his connection to four of the five honorees, including his first interview with Prima Donna Leontyne Price at Opera News Online.