Puccini’s Turandot: A Visionary Finale to a Legendary CareerShared by Grosse Pointe Music Academy Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot stands as one of opera’s most ambitious and enigmatic works. Begun in 1920 and left unfinished at Puccini’s death in 1924, the opera captures a unique blend of Eastern mysticism, Italian lyricism, and theatrical boldness. Unlike Puccini’s earlier […]
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Opera Spotlight: A View from the Bridge at Michigan Opera TheatreGrosse Pointe Music Academy Commentary Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge has found powerful new life as an opera, composed by William Bolcom with a libretto by Miller and Arnold Weinstein. Based on Miller’s 1955 play—which itself drew inspiration from real-life events and the […]
Why Do People Hate Rap And Opera?
Rap and Opera: Distant Genres with Surprising ParallelsCommentary by Grosse Pointe Music Academy Staff At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we often hear about people’s strong preferences — and aversions — when it comes to music genres. Two styles that often stir the most polarized reactions are rap and opera. Both are rich in tradition, deeply […]