The late opera singer Jubilant Sykes was allegedly stabbed over 73 times by his son, Micah, in December 2025 at his Santa Monica home

I'm really into lyric singing and I absolutely loved Verdi's Otello. Assuming I only have time to deep dive into 10 other operas, which ones should they be? I completely despise atonal music. I loved Otello more for the singing and the melodies than the libretto (which is definitely good, to be fair). But if I had to prioritize, I care way more about the vocal lines and melody than the plot—something like a 65-35 or 60-40 split. I enjoyed a lot Il Trovatore; the plot is frankly idiotic, making it a 75-25 split for me, but I still enjoyed it. So, what else should I dedicate my time to?

I've never been a big fan of Othello but thankfully Verdi and Rossini must have liked it, giving us Otello (Verdi, 1887) and Otello, ossia il Moro di Venezia (Rossini, 1816). I've seen the former but not the latter. Anyone here a big fan of Verdi's Otello? I'm curious to know what the attraction is. It's got a banging opening and obviously the Willow Song towards the end but it's never really appealed to me.

I've been waiting for an official CD release for years! I've complained about this twice in the last 7 months on this sub alone and it's finally happening. :D :D Derivative story, but some beautiful music! Can't wait for September! I haven't been this excited for a release in a long time.

Not only is his voice and gothic style gorgeous, his tragic death makes me respect him even more.

A surprisingly effective production, sung in English and set on a modern college campus on Halloween. I'm not usually a fan of translations from the original language, but this one was very funny. The set was amazing, and the singers were great, especially Amanda Batista as Fiordiligi.

Also those who don't mind vibrato but find Emma Kirkby-style singing too pallid, try this:

https://www.3cat.cat/3cat/marianne-beate-kielland-interpreta-les-nuits-dete-de-berlioz/audio/1275849/

Music begins at 2:53.

To translate, this is a broadcast from Catalan Radio 3 (rebroadcast from Norwegian Radio) of mezzo Marianne Beate Kielland singing Berlioz's Les nuits d'été with the Norwegian Radio Orchestra (no conductor).

What do y'all think?

This is a clip from the game Garry's Mod. I don't know for sure if opera is the right genre but I have been trying to find the source for weeks. Any help would be appreciated.

This was my first time hearing the Dvořák opera. The English subtitles are great, as is the performance. Here's the link — https://youtu.be/IoaeN-ppHUI

Over the last few years I had started to listen to opera more often, but started to listen regularly within this last year. I was excited that the timing worked out for me to see my first operas in person this summer! I live in Iowa, and attended performances for all 3 productions in the Des Moines Metro Opera this summer.

They were:
- Tosca by Puccini (my favorite!)
- King Roger by Szymanowski
- Of Mice and Men by Floyd

I loved going and seeing 3 very different operas. King Roger was especially interesting, I really liked what they did with the production and it had me thinking all night.

I’m also lucky that I was able to go to a theater that’s smaller and more affordable. The theater has something in the 400 seat range, and seats are in a semi circle around a circular stage. I sat to the side (lower priced tickets), and very close to the front. It felt like a great place and theater for someone’s first time. And Tosca being the first one I watched didn’t hurt either.

I’m excited to watch more opera on YouTube, maybe some Met Lives in theaters, and maybe even trying to go to Minneapolis or Kansas City for another in person show before next summer.

Before I became a father and full-time parent for the first time at the ripe old age of 44, I listened to Parsifal religiously as my writing and thinking music. Since then, my cultural diet has changed somewhat. Perhaps it is just residual madness, but I couldn't help noticing similarities in one of the works that has taken its place in my daily rotation: The Muppet Movie.

Two holy fools, called from pastoral repose to gather a scattered brotherhood; a pair of temptresses cursed by arrogance to remain rootless; redemption only achieved through benediction by God or Orson Welles. It’s been a while since I’ve seen Parsifal live, so I don’t remember if the cast has anyone who kills frogs with a spear gun.

And it isn’t only the plots that rhyme. Parsifal's brassy, heraldic laments become a soft bed of descending harps and strings, before a final transfigured restatement of the Dresden Amen absolves audience and players alike. And in The Muppet Movie the musical motif also comes full circle: wistfulness resolves into communion and Kermit addresses us through a rainbow.

(im not sure how reposts work reddit told me to do this?). thank you for any and all help!

Hello! I am trying to perform a song with a friend who plays violin. I was wondering if anyone knew any baritone and violin art songs. If not, any soprano and violin songs would be great as well (I would just sing them down the octave).

I mean, it's not THAT hard.

Not that everyone has to have a PERFECT trill. But wtf, nobody be trillin' on that stage!

I do have a theory for that... But I'll let you answer first.

... I've watched famous singers' masterclasses explaining trills in a way that makes absolutely no sense...go figure...

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Anyway... this is my demonstration of a trill

(I'm sorry for the AWFUL quality, muffled and echoey but I just did it quickly in my kitchen) :

Basic trill:

https://voca.ro/12IHTez9xWcv

Prepared trill vs purely attacked trill

https://voca.ro/14ULuToDsy2w

A rough messa di voce on a trill

https://voca.ro/1e4Y9zA4LUld

Mid low chest voice trill

https://voca.ro/1b8cwHAMmcho

Wrong way to trill

https://voca.ro/1eMV244OfIlI

I can't focus on any real work I have to do so I drew this instead.

I found a copy of the score online and took a look at my part, bass trombone. It scared the absolute hell out of me. Was wondering if anyone here had experiences playing this opera they'd like to share.

Anyone know any short tenor roles from the standard rep like Turiddu but not as dramatic?

I sing lots of trouser roles in my college opera program. But I’m afraid of not being able to get any parts at professional opera house. Countertenors are definitely talented but they frequently take the alto part in four part harmonies or even trouser roles specifically created for women like Franco Fagioli playing Sesto in Giulio Cesare in 2027. I feel like this trend means less parts for mezzos or contraltos. It’s very discouraging to see for women with a lower range.